Osun LG Polls: Owoeye Reportedly Picked As Obokun East APC Chairmanship Candidate

Ahead of the October 15 LG elections in Osun State, the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has finally resolved the lingering crisis over the party’s flag bearer for Obokun East LCDA.

The party after a marathon meeting held at the Government House on Monday reportedly settled for the choice of Owoeye Samuel Abiodun.

There has been insinuations following the omission of the party’s choice for Obokun East when the list of winners was released.

Owoeye who was said to have defeated the incumbent Chairman, Saliu Bello, during the primaries, had his name ratified by the Party’s Appeal Committee headed by Rt. Hon. Adewale Afolabi.

An elated Owoeye who picked his nomination form around 7pm on Monday gave glory to God for the final lap of his victory.

He said “My heart is filled with joy despite the hurdles and setbacks, I am happy that this is finally over and that it ended in praise.”

“I am grateful to Governor Gboyega Oyetola, Prince Gboyega Famodun, all stakeholders of the party and the good people of Obokun East LCDA for finding me worthy. I promise to give my best for the upliftment of our party and development of our dear State.