SENATOR Abdulfatai Buhari representing Oyo North Senatorial District on Tuesday won the ruling All Progressives Congress, (APC) return ticket into the upper chamber of the National Assembly unopposed.
No fewer than 3,599 out of the 3,997 delegates that participated in the primary election affirmed his nomination at the party Senatorial primary held in Iseyin.
The event which was conducted by representatives of the National body of the party, comprises of Barrister Ejiro Etaghene, Dr Hassim Adda and Sarah Egye Amiyawa was also supervised by security agencies and members of staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission ( INEC)
The affirmation which started around 10pm lasted few hours with all the delegates making voice affirmation and declaring total support for Senator Buhari’s return to the senate.
Dr Hassim Adda who conducted the exercise commended the delegates for their patience and understanding, urging them not to relent in their effort in ensuring that APC wins subsequent elections in the state
He maintained that the party is poised to strengthen democracy and make life better for all and sundry in the country through provision of basic amenities, infrastructural development and creating enabling environment for promotion of commerce and industry
In his acceptance speech, Senator Buhari thanked the party leaders and members for reposing confidence in him with their votes.
” In 2014, we did the same exercise here and you supported me, and prayed for me to succeed, together we have been able to achieve what we are able to do so far in the area of empowerment, infrastructural development and legislative duties.
“Today you have demonstrated another level of courage and believe in me to to further represent you at the upper chamber of the National Assembly and I want to assure you that you will not regret it because i wont betray the confidence you reposed in me.
“I will continue to work to enhance the progress of my constituents and constituency in accordance with the party manifesto to promote the integrity and ideology of APC”, he added.
The Senatorial Chairman, Alhaji Radaq Arikewuyo in his remark said ” The choice of Senator Buhari is buoyed by his outstanding performance as a lawmaker, his achievements are unprecedented and monumental and we want him to continue the good work, we are proud of him and as a disciplined party that cherish service to humanity and great performances, we agreed that he should return to the senate unopposed and that is why you can see the large turn out today
“This is the first time such thing is happening in the whole of Oyo state and we consider it a rare privilege because its a kind of honour and reward for Senator Buhari and we want to thank Senatot Ajimobi, the Executive Governor of Oyo state, party leaders and other stakeholders for their supports”, he said.
Also, a chieftain of the party in Oke Ogun, Chief Ezekiel Olaogun expressed optimism that Senator Buhari’s second term will be far better than his first term.
According to Olaogun, “he is an achiever, and a core progressive, he would perform better and facilitate more development to the constituency this time around ”
Party stalwart at the event include, Hon Isaac Ajiboye Omodewu, State Commissioner for Lands, Housing and Survey, Hon. Dauda Oladimeji, State Commissioner for Works and Transport, Hon Isaac Ishola, State Commissioner for Environment, Senatorial Youth and Women leaders, Council Chairmen and Councilors, Party Executives among others.
