Chief Bisi Kolawole was declared the winner of the primary election of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held in Ekiti State yesterday to fly the party's flag in the June 18 governorship election. He scored a total of 671 votes to defeat his closest rival, Oni, who polled 330 votes. Other highlights of the poll included void votes, 13; Adekemi Adewumi, one; Biodun Olujimi, two; Lateef Ajijola, one; Ayodeji Kazeem, six; Kayode Adaramodu, 10; Kolapo Olusola, 93 and Adewale Aribisala, 56. Governor Udom Emmanuel appreciated party members for their maturity and cooperation. Kolawole resigned his position as Ekiti PDP chairman to contest the governorship election, while Fayose endorsed him as a bridge-builder who will usher in a better future for Ekiti and the PDP. Abubakar Badaru, chairman of the APC Primary Election Committee for Ekiti, has assured of a free, fair and credible primary, with only members with valid membership cards and voter cards allowed to participate.
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