Only Oyo Female Rep, Akande-Sadipe defeats four others to run for second term

A member of the House of Representatives from Oyo State, Tolulope Akande-Sadipe, was on Friday declared the winner of the All Progressives Congress contest for the ticket of Oluyole Federal Constituency.

Akande-Sadipe, who is the only female federal lawmaker from Oyo State, defeated four other aspirants; Prince Ayodeji Abass-Aleshinloye; Hon. Sumbo Olugbemi; Hon. Kehinde Olaosebikan and Hon. Adegboyega Rasheed to clinch the party’s ticket during the primaries contest held at Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN).

Thirty-nine 50 delegates drawn from 10 wards of Oluyole Local Government came out for the primary election after accreditation by the state returning officer.

In her acceptance speech, Akande-Sadipe appreciated the electoral committee and all delegates for finding her worthy to be the party’s flag bearer in Oluyole Federal Constituency. 

She applauded the Oyo State Executive of the APC, led by Hon. Isaac Omodewu, all party faithful and observers for their efforts and support.

“God first in everything. All glory and honor to the Almighty. This victory is an affirmation of your love for my contributions to the development of Oluyole Federal Constituency. It stresses further the importance of continuity.

“In all facets, my constituents should expect more from me, I will not disappoint or betray the confidence reposed in me,” she said.

She berated the heavy mobilisation of thugs by her opponents to disrupt the event, adding that despite this, the event was held successfully after a long delay.