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Yemi Osinbajo garners 235 votes at APC presidential primary; Rotimi Amaechi scores 316

The results were announced as the final collation got underway at the Eagle Square venue of the APC presidential convention.

and • June 8, 2022
OSINBAJO, TINUBU, AMAECHI, LAWAN
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Rotimi Amaechi and Ahmad Lawan

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo came behind Rotimi Amaechi at the ruling APC’s presidential primary.

He garnered 235 votes against the former transport minister, who scored 316 votes. The results were announced as the final collation got underway at the Eagle Square venue of the APC presidential convention.

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