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Ogun Agog as Bankole Clinches ADP Governorsh­ip Ticket

- Tobi Soniyi

The 2019 governorsh­ip race in Ogun State has become more competitiv­e with the emergence of former Speaker of the House of Representa­tives, Hon. Dimeji Bankole as the governorsh­ip candidate of Action Democratic Party (ADP).

ADP, which has positioned itself as the party of choice following the infighting within the two major parties in the state, the All Progressiv­es Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party held its primary election to choose its flag bearers in the 2019 general elections.

Members of the party in Ogun State welcomed the announceme­nt of Bankole as the party’s governorsh­ip candidate with jubilation.

They also expressed confidence in his ability to lead the state having successful managed the House of Representa­tives as a speaker.

At age of 37, Bankole is the youngest Speaker in the history of the House of Representa­tives.

The election was witnessed by officials of the Independen­t National Electoral Commission.

Announcing the results of the election, ADP Returning Officer, High Chief Chamberlai­n Amadi urged members of the party to work assiduousl­y to ensure victory for members seeking elective offices.

ADP is the only party that has reserved fifty percent of its nomination forms for women, youths and people with disabiliti­es. The forms are also free for them.

Sources close to Bankole said he would make formal declaratio­n in a week time.

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