A former Minister of State for Defence, Sen. Musiliu Obanikoro, has lost the All Progressives Congress (APC) Lagos West Senatorial primaries ticket.
Obanikoro lost to Mrs. Idiat Adebule, a former deputy governor of Lagos State.
Recall that Obanikoro’s son, Rep. Babajide Obanikoro (APC-Etiosa) also lost the APC ticket for a return to the House of Representatives in the area on Friday.
Reports that Adebule defeated Obanikoro with 424 votes as against 119 and third aspirant Mr. Kayode Opeifa, who polled four votes.
Mr Emeka Okafor, APC Electoral Returning Officer, who announced the result, said Adebule scored 424 votes to emerge as the Lagos West APC Senatorial candidate for the 2023 general elections.
According to him, Adebule polled 424 votes, Obanikoro -119 votes and Opeifa four votes.
“We have 557 total votes cast, with 10 invalid votes.
“I hereby declare Dr Idiat Adebule winner of APC Lagos West Senatorial Primary election,” he said.
Adebule, in her acceptance speech, thanked the party leaders and delegates for their support toward her victory.
The former deputy governor urged the electorate to give their full support to the party in the 2023 general elections.
She assured the constituents of proper and good representation at the National Assembly.
Obanikoro walked out of the election venue before the end of the counting exercise and declined comments.