Lagos West Senator, Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, has been declared the winner of the primary election of the ruling, All Progressives Congress (APC), in Ogun West Senatorial district.
Adeola who’s politically addressed as Yayi gathered 294 votes to conquer Tolu Odebiyi, the current Senator representing the zone, who got zero vote.
The primary election took place at Orona Hall, Ilaro, the Headquarters of Yewa South Local Government Area of the State.
The Lagos Senator recently went to his natal political base and joined Ogun West Senate race, using the tag “West2West Agenda.”
Earlier, Odebiyi had boasted that he was the only aspirant contesting on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the zone.
While addressing newsmen, Odebiyi boasted of being the only aspirant and described Lagos west counter part as a “visitor” in the exercise.
He said: “I am extremely delighted that finally, we are having an opportunity to handle our primaries and more importantly, I am also excited for the people of Ogun West.
“For me, I don’t even think I have an opposition at this point in time. I am the only candidate for Ogun West.
“My two other brothers – Isiaka Abiodun Akinlade and Gboyega Nasiru Isiaka – who came out from Ogun West had accepted to vie for House of Rep slots.
“As far as I am concerned, I am the only candidate from Ogun West. Yes, we do have a visitor (Yayi) who is with us. We would accommodate him and listen to his view and at the end of the day, I believe I am going to triumph.”