Segun Adewale has picked the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ticket to contest the Lagos West senatorial district seat in the 2023 general elections.

On Monday night, Mr Adewale defeated Yomi Ogungbe at the primary election held at the Stadplus Event Centre, Ikeja, Lagos.

Daniel Ugo-Unibaiye, the returning officer, while announcing the result, said due process was followed during the primaries.

Mr Ugo-Unibaiye added that Mr Adewale scored 264 votes to win, while Mr Ogungbe polled two votes. Two votes were voided.

Mr Adewale thanked the delegates for voting for him and pledged to work with members of the party to win the secondary election. He also lauded the conduct of the election and the opportunity to be presented as the PDP flag bearer, urging party members to unite and ensure victory for the PDP during the polls in 2023.

“My first priority is to reconcile with my opponent, Mr Yomi Ogungbe so that we can be better united and work together as one. We must tidy up all the differences within our party before we move ahead to the main elections,” he said.

He also urged the electorate, especially youths, to register, get their Permanent Voter’s Card, and partake in the coming elections.

Three hundred and fifty-six delegates from the 10 local government areas in the senatorial district were expected to participate in the primary. The areas are Agege, Alimosho, Amuwo-Odofin, Ajeromi, Badagry, Ikeja, Ifako-Ijaiye, Ojo, Mushin, and Oshodi/Isolo. However, out of the 10 local government areas, Ojo and Amuwo-Odofin were not represented.

(NAN)