Politics
Hon Kasunmu Emerges Winner Of Ikeja Constituency 2 APC Primary
The legislator representing Ikeja Constituency 2 in Lagos House of Assembly, Hon. Adedamola Richard Kasunmu popularly known as ARK has won the APC ticket to compete for the third term in the elections set to hold in 2023. Announcing the result, the Returning Officer, Mr Ewosho Oladunjoye declared Hon. Adedamola Kasumu the winner of the primaries having polled 20 votes, Trek Africa Newspaper can reliably report. According to him, Hon. Adedamola Kasumu scored 20 votes, Mrs Abimbola Oshikoya scored two votes, Mr Boluwatife Kamarudeena one vote, one void while other Aspirants was nil.
With this result Hon. Kasunmu has defeated other aspirants namely Mrs Abimbola Oshikoya, Mr Taiwo Oluwaseyi, Mrs Dolapo Oshoffa, Kamarudeen Boluwatife who participated in the primary election.The Returning Officer said the process was peaceful , free and fair. The primary was conducted under the heavy presence of security personnel and watch of the officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission.
Addressing journalists, Kasumu dedicated his victory to God and also thanked the delegates for their support and ensuring victory at the poll. “I thank all the party leaders, party faithful and the people of Ikeja Constituency 2 for standing by me. I promise not to let them down while they be expecting more dividends of democracy, quality representation and more service to the people.’
Kasunmu urged other aspirants: “In APC, there is no winner or loser, we are all one.’