Kwara Speaker Wins Seat
The Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), has declared the All Progressives Congress, (APC), Engr. Yakubu Danladi-Salihu, as winner of the Ilesha-Gwanara state constituency after edging out his main contestant, Usman Abubakar of the People’s Democratic Party, (PDP).
Yakubu Danladi is the incumbent Speaker in the Kwara State House of Assembly.
Declaring the result at the collation center for the Ilesha/Gwanara constituency at the Gwanara Local Government Education Authority primary school, the Returning Officer, Dr. Adewale Rafiu explained that Danladi-Salihu polled 14,949 votes while his closest rival, Usman Abubakar got 2,072 votes.
“Yakubu Danladi-Salihu of APC having satisfied the requirements of the law is hereby declared the winner and is returned elected”, Dr. Rafiu noted.
In his acceptance speech, Danladi-Salihu says he appreciates the people of the Ilesha-Gwanara constituency for their massive support that culminated into his victory.
The Lawmaker gave assurance that he would continue to prioritise their welfare.
“I wish to thank my constituents for the show of love and massive support that earned me this sweet victory at the poll. I will continue to appreciate and reciprocate this rare gesture with another superlative performance in office while prioritising people’s welfare”
“In specific terms, I’m extremely grateful to our Royal Fathers – HRH Alhaji Abdullah Idris; the Emir of Gwanara, HRH Professor Halidu Abubakar; the Emir of Ilesha Baruba and HRH Alhaji Idris Abubakar; the Emir of Okuta for their total support and genuine love at all times. I must also acknowledge the support of our clerics, APC stakeholders and supporters, as well as the people of Baruten Local Government generally. They have all been a wonderful set of people and by God’s Grace, I would not disappoint them all”, he assured.
With this result, Yakubu Danladi-Salihu has now won the seat of the Ilesha-Gwanara constituency for a second term.
Cloud Tag: What's trending
Click on a word/phrase to read more about it.
Igosun Mary Arinde Lanre Badmus Omotoso Musa Haruna Olawale Sulaiman Afolabi-Oshatimehin Adenike Harriet Abdulrazak Shehu Akorede Abdul-Rasheed Na\'Allah Niguel Gallando Marcias Otuka Majlis For Sadaqah, Zakat And Waqf 3MTT Yahaya Seriki Gambari Amule Elementary School Abdulmumin Yinka Ajia Hussein Oloyede Yusuf Abdulraheem Akanbi-Oke Park Yomi Adeboye Hamza Usman Sarkin Malamai Samuel Elizabeth Keatswa Olushola Saraki Lanre Aremu Abioye Bello Pius Abioje 20 Billion Bond Memunat Monsuma Young Progressives Party Michael Ologundea Moji Makanjuola Kale Belgore Pategi Okedare Olokoba Ayobola Ipinlaiye Standard Organization Of Nigeria Kemi Adeosun Saka Saadu Ayoade Akinnibosun Ilorin West Tanke Flyover Bridge Lateef Fagbemi Abdulganiy Abimbola Abdussalam Kwara State Television Eghe Igbinehi Kayode Ishola Babatunde Ishola Babaita Binta Abubakar-Mora Tunde Yusuf Tunde Akanbi Muyideen Ajani Bello Radio SBS Oko-Olowo Kwara Poly Student Learning Support Helpline Firdaos Amasa Ibrahim Abduquadri Abikan Rotimi Samuel Olujide Risikat Lawal Share Sheikh Ridhwanullah El-ilory Azeez Bello Tunji Folami Umar Adelodun Coalition Of Kwara North Groups Mashood Abdulrafiu Agboola Arandun Neo Mundo Ltd Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission Adamu Ibrahim Sabi Afolasade Opeyemi Kemi Jide Oyinloye Ibrahim Kayode Adeyemi Jumoke Monsura Gafar Moses Salami

