Kwara Central Senator Oloriegbe, Loses Bid to Return to Senate, Mustapha, Ashiru, Sodiq Win
Hammed Shittu in Ilorin
The Senator Representing Kwara Central in the National Assembly, Dr. Ibrahim Yahaya Oloriegbe, at the weekend suffered defeat in his bid to return to the Senate in 2023.
Oloriegbe scored the least votes amongst the three All Progressives Congress’ (APC) aspirants that participated in the senatorial primary that was held in Ilorin, Kwara State.
A former National Chairmanship Aspirant of the APC and the Turaki of Ilorin, Mr. Saliu Mustapha, scored 136 votes to emerge the winner of the senatorial shadow election.
A Business Mogul, Mr. Yahaya Seriki, scored 78 while Oloriegbe scored only 15 votes.
In Kwara North, the Incumbent Senator, Mr. Suleiman Sodiq Umar, scored 202 votes to emerge the winner while his rival, Hon. Tauheed Daudu Toyin, scored 75 votes.
Also, another Incumbent Senator Representing Kwara South, Mr. Issa Lola Ashiru, polled 158 votes to beat his opponent, Hon. Raheem Ajulopin, who scored 154 votes.
