Olugbenga Akintola emerges as AD guber candidate in Osun

Ahead of the September 22, 2018 gubernatorial elections in Osun state, a flag bearer has emerged on the platform of Alliance for Democracy (AD). He is Architect, Olugbenga Akintola.

In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Ms. Morufat Olayinka Nola, AD said it has complied with the extant electoral laws in ensuring the emergence of Akintola as its standard bearer.

Other national delegate at the Osogbo venue of the primaries included; Chairman of the party in Ondo State, Elder Akinbobola.

The duly accredited 85 delegates participated in an open and transparent voting process between the two aspirants, Olufemi Kehinde and Olugbenga Akintola.

Earlier, the duo committed themselves to respect the outcome of the elections and had the opportunity of addressing the delegates before the commencement of balloting.

INEC officials monitored the election and the delegates peacefully voted and witnessed vote counting with the following results: Olugbenga Akintola, 46; Olufemi Kehinde, 37; while 2 votes were voided.