The African Democratic Congress (ADC) primary election for Ekiti South Federal Constituency I, comprising Ekiti Southwest, Ikere and Ise/Orun Local Government Areas, has been concluded with the announcement of results from all the 32 wards across the constituency.
The constituency comprises 11 wards in Ikere Local Government Area, 11 wards in Ekiti Southwest Local Government Area and 10 wards in Ise/Orun Local Government Area.
The primary election, regarded as one of the most closely watched contests in Ekiti State, was keenly contested by two aspirants, Mr. Oluwole Olusola-Eleka and Mr. Abiodun Adetimehin.
At the end of the exercise, Mr. Eleka emerged victorious after defeating his opponent, Mr. Adetimehin.
The statement announcing the result was co-signed by the Secretary, Hon. Toye Alabere, alongside committee members Dr. Mrs. Alade Modupe, Chief Adenigba Adedeji, Barr. Rt. Hon. Adewumi Olusegun, Oni Israel Toluwani, Chief Oluomo Dokun Bolarinwa and Prince Inubile Michael Adegite.
The committee subsequently declared Mr. Eleka as the duly elected ADC flagbearer for the forthcoming general election.
The announcement was greeted with jubilation by supporters and party faithfuls, who described the outcome as a reflection of the confidence reposed in him by members of the party across the constituency.
In his acceptance remark, Mr. Eleka appreciated party members for the trust and confidence bestowed on him and assured them of his commitment to quality representation and inclusive leadership if elected.
He also called on all members of the party to remain united and work together towards emerging victorious in the June 20 governorship election in the state.
Party leaders commended the peaceful conduct of the exercise and urged members to remain united and committed to the success of the party in the forthcoming elections.
