Dr. Akin Ogunbiyi has emerged as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Osun West Senatorial District ahead of the forthcoming general elections.
Ogunbiyi, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Mutual Benefits Assurance Plc from Ile-ogbo, emerged victorious during the party’s senatorial primary election held across the 110 wards in the district on May 18.
The results were announced in Osogbo by the APC Senatorial Primary Election Committee led by Bayo Ayo Esq.
According to the results declared by the committee, Ogunbiyi polled 30,651 votes to defeat Hon. Gafar Akintayo, who secured 1,456 votes, while Hon. Peter Apata scored 14 votes.
The committee subsequently returned Ogunbiyi as the APC senatorial candidate for Osun West Senatorial District.
Party members and supporters were seen celebrating after the announcement of the results, with many describing the outcome as a reflection of Ogunbiyi’s popularity and influence within the party in the district.
In his acceptance remarks, Ogunbiyi appreciated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, former Osun State Governor Gboyega Oyetola, APC leader Bisi Akande, APC governorship candidate Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, the state party chairman, Tajudeen Lawal, as well as party leaders and members in the senatorial district for for the confidence reposed in him.
He also commended other aspirants for what he described as their maturity and commitment to the progress of the party.
Ogunbiyi urged party faithful in Osun West to remain united and work together towards the success of the APC in future elections.
He further pledged to provide quality representation and uphold the ideals of the party if elected.
While offering prayers and support for the success of Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji in his aspiration to become the next Governor of Osun State, he also pledged to uphold the values and ideals of the party through quality representation, integrity, and dedicated service to the people.
