Teslim Folarin emerges APC guber candidate for Oyo
![Senator Teslim Folarin](https://gazettengr.com/wp-content/uploads/Senator-Teslim-Folarin.png)
Senator Teslim Folarin (APC-Oyo Central), has emerged as the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Oyo State.
Mr Folarin emerged as a candidate after polling 954 votes in the primaries held at the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium on Thursday in Ibadan.
Mr Folarin, a former Senate leader, is the current Chairman, Senate Committee on Local Content.
The governorship primary in the state, conducted by the Senator Tokunbo Afikuyomi-led Committee, had six other aspirants – Adebayo Adelabu, Akeem Agbaje, Akeem Alao, Akeem Agbaje, Dr Azeez Adeduntan and Adeniyi Akintola (SAN).
Mr Folarin polled 954 votes, Mr Adelabu 327, Mr Agbaje 15, Mr Alao six, Mr Adeduntan two votes while Mr Akintola had no vote. There were 11 invalid votes.
Dr Abdullahi Kuso, the secretary of the committee, who doubled as the returning officer, declared Mr Folarin winner of the primary, having polled the highest number of votes.
Mr Folarin, in his acceptance speech, expressed undiluted resolve to rescue Oyo State from what he called “maladministration of the PDP-led government”.
“I wholeheartedly accept my nomination as Oyo State Governorship Candidate of the APC for the 2023 general elections.”
He said that with their continuous cooperation, understanding and support, “we shall return Oyo APC to winning ways in 2023.”
According to him, “my nomination by the majority of our party delegates has further reinforced my conviction that God and the good people of Oyo State are indeed behind my 2023 Rescue Mission.
“I want to state that there is no victor, no vanquished in the contest for the 2023 governorship ticket of our great party,” the other aspirants are also eminently qualified to govern our dear state.”
“Let’s come together as family members to build a formidable and indivisible Oyo APC that is capable of ensuring electoral victories in 2023,” he said.
NAN
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
![Katsina State](https://gazettengr.com/wp-content/uploads/1863B29B-AC06-49E0-ADFA-655BBEC3389A.jpeg)
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
![Naira and Dollar](https://gazettengr.com/wp-content/uploads/Naira-and-Dollar-3.png)
Economy
Naira loses 5.3% against dollar at official market
At the Investor’s and Exporter’s (I&E) window, the naira traded between N1,317.00 and N1,000.00 against the dollar.
![Germany](https://gazettengr.com/wp-content/uploads/8B3FBC9C-A8A1-4DD3-8ED5-3B10941219D9.jpeg)
World
Germany has world’s highest leadership approval rating; Russia lowest: Report
Germany boasts of a 60 per cent leadership approval rating, a significant increase from 2023 approval ratings, which stood at 46 per cent.
![Baba Ijesha](https://gazettengr.com/wp-content/uploads/Baba-Ijesha.png)
Showbiz
Sexual Assault: Appeal Court reserves judgment as Baba Ijesha challenges conviction
Baba Ijesha, in his notice of appeal marked CA/LAG/CR/544/23, asked the appellate court to set aside the lower court’s judgment.
![Chelsea vs Arsenal](https://gazettengr.com/wp-content/uploads/cbvx.png)
Sport
Goals rain as Arsenal demolish miserable Chelsea to keep title hope alive
The Gunners easily tore through Chelsea’s defence line, scoring 5 to set a new record against London rival.
![Abdullahi Ganduje](https://gazettengr.com/wp-content/uploads/82111599-7547-498C-BA63-4144E59B136F.jpeg)
Politics
Ganduje lauds Ododo for ‘good job’ in Ondo APC governorship primary
Mr Ganduje gave the commendation when he received the state governorship primary election committee report from Mr Ododo in Abuja on Tuesday.
![Fire (Credit: PM NEWS)](https://gazettengr.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_3627.jpeg)
States
Fire guts office of Governor Soludo’s aide
A part of the office of the special adviser to Anambra governor on political matters, Alex Obiogbolu, was gutted by fire on Tuesday.