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PDP primaries: Makinde floors challenger, secures second term ticket

Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has been declared the winner of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship primary election in the state.

Makinde, in a result announced by the returning officer, Abdulahi Maibasira, on Wednesday, garnered 1,040 votes, while his challenger, Azeem Gbolarumi, got 02 votes.

READ ALSO: Makinde: We’re after APC members who looted N15bn

The governor, while reacting to his victory, said he was overwhelmed by the people’s support just as he urged them to support him to win the gubernatorial election in 2023.

“I’m not the most brilliant or the most upright person yet you gave me your mandate. Thank you for believing in me and in our party, PDP.

“Trust is like a building. For every building to stand it must have a solid foundation; the foundation for trust is truth,” the governor said.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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