Kwara Speaker Wins Seat

Date: 2023-03-19

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.

Source

 

Cloud Tag: What's trending

Click on a word/phrase to read more about it.

Segun Olawoyin     Nigerian Medical Association     Ajuloopin     Oba Abdulrahim     Ekweremadu     Ayo Salami     Eleja Taiwo Banu     Ibrahim Taiwo Road     Mamatu Abdullahi     Lanre Badmas     Yusuf Abdulraheem     Aliyu Muyideen     Asiwaju Bola Tinubu     Opolo Global Innovation Limited     Majlis For Sadaqah, Zakat And Waqf     Basic Education Certificate Examination     Akanbi-Oke     Iyaloja-General     Chartered Institute Of Personnel Management Of Nigeria     Sulyman Buhari     Adedayo Yusuf Abdulkareem     Oniyangi Kunle Sulaiman     Tosho Yaqub     Royal FM     KWASSIP     Sa\'ad Alanamu     Amina Susa\'a De Ahmed     Mustapha Olanipekun     Sanusi Abubakar     Irepodun     Muideen Olaniyi Alalade     Ganmo Electricity Sub-Station     Femi Ogunsola     Mohammed Ghali Alaaya     Modibbo Kawu     Busari Toyin Isiaka     Ilorin South     Yusuf Lanre Badmus     Aisha Ahman-Pategi     Sai Kayi     Shonga Farm Project     Shettima     Ejidongari     UITH     Teachers Specific Allowance     Muhammad Akande Olarewaju Odunade     Muhammadu Gobir     Yekeen Alabi     Obasanjo     Overland     Funmilayo Braithwaite     Bilikisu Gambari     Zulkifli Ibraheem     Tunde Idiagbon Road     Earlyon Technologies     Yunus Oniboki     Shaaba Lafiagi     ASMAU PLAZA     Kaiama     Jimoh Olusola Imam     Adeleke Ogungbe     Radio SBS     Clara Nwachukwu     Saliu Oluwole     Kishira     Emir Of Kano     Cornelius Fawenu     Olawuyi     Monthly Sanitation Exercise     Iyabo Adewuyi     Babatunde Ajeigbe     Valsolar Consultoria     Tayo Awodiji     Toyin Saraki     Adamu Jemilat-Baki     Wahab Egbewole     NYSC    

Cloud Tag: What's trending

Click on a word/phrase to read more about it.

Simon Sayomi     Olabanji Orilonishe     Crystal Corner Shops     TETFUND     Idowu Laro     Al-Hikmah Radio     Balogun Fulani     Yetunde Balogun     Kamoru Kadiri     Esinniobiwa Quareeb     Deji Ajani     Ibrahim Mohammed     Garment Factory     Aiyedun     Ayo Salami     Abiodun Musa Aibinu     Omotosho     Ope Saraki     Markaz Arabic And Islamic Training Institute, Agege     IDPU     Jumoke Monsura Gafar     Hakeem Lawal     Pilgrims Board     Shuaib Abdulkadir     Jeunkunu-Malete-Bani     Ilorin Durbar     Khadijat Ayoola Yusuf     Baaziki Sulaiman     Jelili Yusuf     Akanbi-Oke     Ahmad Olanrewaju Belgore     Kwara State Health Insurance Agency     Toyin Olayinka Tejidini     Umar Yakubu Jaja     Playing Host     Mohammed Yahaya Barki     Rueben Parejo     Jide Ashonibare     Ajidagba     Chief Imam Of Offa     Isin     Academic Staff Union Of Universities     Oko Erin     Haleeman Salman     Bolakale Ayo     Valsolar Consortium     Leke Ogungbe     Kuliyan Geri     Awwal Jawondo     ER-KANG     Iqra Books     Owu Fall     MAI Akande     Ojo Fadumila     Kwara Coalition Of Business And Professional Associations     Olupako Of Share     Galadima     Student Learning Support Helpline     Lanwa     Ndama Al-hassan     Zulu Gambari     Abdulwahab Oba     AbdulFatai Adeniyi Dan-Kazeem     Kayode Ogunlowo     Yusuf Amuda Abubakar     Oja-Oba     Sango-UITH Road     Shero     Temitope Ogunbanke     Bolaji Nagode     Ilofa     Lafiagi     Ilorin General Hospital     Abdullahi Dasilva Yussuf     Ishaq Abdulkarim     Owo Arugbo     Shehu Raheem Adaramaja