Kolawole, Ekiti PDP guber candidate concedes defeat, fails to congratulate Oyebanji

Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Ekiti State governorship election, Bisi Kolawole has conceded defeat.

Kolawole placed third in the election behind eventual winner Biodun Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Social Democratic Party’s Segun Oni.

Kolawole in a statement thanked his supporters and former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose.

He, however, failed to congratulate the winner, Oyebanji.

“With a deep sense of responsibility, I Otunba Olabisi Kolawole, would like to thank the Ekiti people, members of the PDP and all sympathizers who believed in us and in our cause to raise higher the banner of Ekiti State.

“According to the scripture, the race is not for the swift nor the battle for the strong. We have tried our best and even though the election has not gone the way we had expected and deserved, yet we give all glory to God and wish Ekiti people well.

“We congratulate all those who supported us and thank them for believing in our desire to lift Ekiti State to an admirable pedestal. It is our prayer that Ekiti will grow from strength to strength inspite of all.

“We sincerely thank our indefatigable leader, H.E, Dr. Peter Ayodele Fayose. We also appreciate all PDP leaders and members, who supported us till the very end of this race.

“To all Ekiti people, I say thank you, thank you and thank you,” he said in the statement.