Both Oriyomi Hamzat and Olakunle Busari Gudugudu have declared themselves winner of the Accord Party gubernatorial primaries in the state.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the party’s national secretary and officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) monitored the exercise that returned Busari as the party’s flagbearer in one of the primaries
Speaking at the primaries, Olayinka Dairo, the returning officer of the state collation committee, who announced the results, said Busari polled 29,427 votes to defeat Hamzat, who garnered 18,716 votes, while Fatai Owoseni, the third aspirant, scored 11,922 votes.
“The outcome is very, very nice. It went on fine; it was fair and free. There was no trouble; there was nothing except success,” Ajaja said.
“I want all to just know that since it’s a free and fair election, whatever comes out, we must accept. Let us move from here and see how we can bring Accord to a greater height.”
Speaking after the exercise, Busari thanked party members and delegates for their confidence in his candidacy and pledged inclusive governance if elected.
“I am ready to work with everybody. We will work together and brainstorm for the progress and development of Oyo State,” he said.
However, at another event that held today, the party declared Hamzat the winner of the governorship primary.
The faction, which reportedly operated under a different national executive alignment, said Hamzat emerged based on wide grassroots support, though no detailed vote breakdown was released.
