A retired Assistant Comptroller General of Customs; Mr Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi has emerged as the Senator-elect for Osun East Senatorial District.
Mr Fadahunsi of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) scored 115, 893 votes to defeat Mr Israel Famurewa of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate who polled 105,720 votes, during last Saturday’s Presidential and National Assembly elections.
Reacting to his victory yesterday, the Senator-elect commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the smooth conduct of Saturday elections in Osun state.
Fadahunsi told journalists in his home town at Ilase, in Obokun Local Government Area of the state that timely arrival of INEC adhoc staff and election materials in the senatorial district was commendable.
Fadahunsi had earlier been declared winner by the INEC Returning Officer, Prof. Adegbehingbe Oladiran.
Fadahunsi said although there were technical challenges with INEC during the elections, the commission was still able to ensure credible elections.
The Senator-elect attributed his success at the polls to his commitment and support for the people of the district and dedicated the victory to them.
He promised to do his best at the Senate to contribute positively to the development of the Senatorial district and in particular and the state at large.
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