Osun Decides: APC Records Landslide Victory in Oyebamiji’s Wife’s Ward

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has recorded a landslide victory at the polling unit of the wife of its governorship candidate, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, in the ongoing Osun State governorship election.

The APC secured 563 votes against 126 votes recorded by the Accord Party at Polling Unit 003, Ward 9, AUD Primary School, Atile, in Irewole Local Government Area of the state.

The result gave the APC a winning margin of 437 votes, out of the 709 votes recorded at the polling unit.

The announcement of the result sparked jubilation among APC supporters and residents at the polling unit, with party supporters celebrating the outcome.

Earlier, Dr Sekinah Oyebamiji, wife of the APC governorship candidate, had cast her ballot at the polling unit and expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the election.

Speaking shortly after voting, she described the voter turnout as impressive and commended officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for what she described as professional conduct.

«“The voters’ turnout is quite impressive. The INEC officials are conducting themselves professionally. There are police officers around.»

«“I think the process is good so far. The expectation is that Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji will carry the day,” she said.»

Dr Sekinah has been actively involved in the APC campaign ahead of the election, particularly in mobilising women and sensitising voters across the state.

The decisive victory recorded at her polling unit is expected to further boost the morale of APC supporters as the collation of results from other polling units and wards continues.