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.

Frootify     Raji AbdulRasaq     TESCOM 2025     General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport Ilorin     Tafida Of Ilorin     Iqra Books     Adewuyi Funmilayo     Ita-Nmo Market     Saad Omo\'ya     Seni Saraki     Ahmed Bayero     Special Adviser On Digital Innovation     Kanu Agabi     Surajudeen Akanbi     Abdulganiyu Salahudeen     Oyin-Zubair     Onilu     Umar Gunu     Aishat Sulu-Gambari     Abikan     Tunde Mukaila Mustapha     Abdullahi Imam Abdullahi     Femi Gbajabiamila     Olomu     Sadiq Buhari     David Oyepinola Adedumoye     Olosi Of Osi     Shade Omoniyi     Joana Nnazua Kolo     Lawal Arinola Kudirat     Muslim Cementary     Curfew     Sheu Ndanusa Usman     Kolade Solagberu     Kayode Bankole     Sarkin Malamai     Bayo Ajia     SSA Youth Engagement     Sabo-Oke     College Of Health     Jamila Bio Ibrahim     Kola Olota     Oniwa     Kwara Teaching Service Commission     Ajikobi     Aliyu Salihu     Code Of Conduct Bureau     Otuka     Joseph Yemi Ajayi     Kwara Poly     Clement Yomi Adeboye     Ajuloopin     2017 Budget     Pakata Development Association     Trader Moni     Abraham Ojo     Just Law Forum     Gbugbu International Market     Abdulkadri Ahmad Alaiye     Ilorin South Constituency     Okoolowo     Omoniyi     Harafat E. Mukadam     Adamu Ibrahim Sabi     Inside Kwara     Bola Olukoju     Ilorin East/South Federal Constituency     Ahmed Alhasssan     Christian Association Of Nigeria     Ilorin Central Mosque     Emir Of Ilorin     Muhammed Taofeeq Abdulrazaq     Federal Road Maintenance Agency     Rotimi Samuel Olujide     AbdulFatai Adeniyi Dan-Kazeem     Dapo Teni Nig Enterprise     Muritala Awodun    

Cloud Tag: What's trending

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

REO CAKES     Bamidele Aluko     Ilota     Kayode Issa     Gabriel Fashanu     Mahmud Babatunde Baker     Lafia Aliyu Korasabi     Kwara Primary Health Care Development Agency     Muideen Olaniyi Alalade     MINILS     Omoniyi     Abdulrahman Abdulrazak     NURTW     Abdulganiy Abimbola Abdussalam     Ijakadi     Salman Alada     Abdulwasiu Bolaji Adeyi     Veterinary Teaching Hospital     Idris Amosa Oladipo Saidu     Makama Of Kaiama     Yoonus Lawal     Patience Jonathan     Gambari     Aliyu Adebayo     Lanre Badmas     April 11     Ayekale     Iyaloja-General     IHS     Jimoh Saadudeen Muhammed     AbdulHakeem Ajibola Akanbi     Ibrahim Oloriegbe     Katibi Ibraheem Adeola     Aro Yahaya     Facebook     Nigerian Army     NFAI     Moshood Mustapha     Shehu Alimi Foundation For Peace And Development     Patigi Regatta     Ahmed Bayero     Abdulmumin Yinka Ajia     Saka Asiat Ayinke     Tunde Saad     Yusuf Abubakar     Abubakar Kawu Baraje     Esuwoye     Bola Ahmed Tinubu     Emir Of Lafiagi     Bukola Saraki     Garment Factory     Abdulfatah Ahmed     Sarafadeen Kayode Akorede     Saka Abimbola Isau     Suwa-Arabs     Ibrahim Gambari     Kayode Oyin-Zubair     Kwara Apc     Abdulkadir Remi Hawawu     Ariyo     Muhammed Akanbi     Illyasu Abdullahi     Charcoal     Laolu Saraki     SAPZ Project     Kwara State Football Association     Amuda Bembe     Segun Adeniyi     KWATMA     Centre For Peace And Strategic Studies     Kwara Hotel     Iyabo Adisa Ibiyeye     Gurei     Charles Ibitoye     Quareeb Islamic Association     Prince Mahe Abdulkadir     AbdulGafar Tosho