Ajimobi’s son clinches APC ticket to contest Oyo assembly seat

Idris Abiola-Ajimobi, son of a former Oyo State governor, the late Abiola Ajimobi, has won the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for Ibadan South-West II Constituency.

NAN reports that Idris emerged as the consensus candidate on Thursday after other aspirants in the race withdrew.

Abiola-Ajimobi thanked God, his co-aspirants and supporters for paving the way for him to emerge as a consensus candidate, promising to make the party proud.

He promised to work hand-in-hand with all the aspirants who stepped down for him.

He said, “I will make the people proud. I will make my constituency proud and give them quality representation. I promise to give my best against all contenders from the opposition parties.

“I appreciate our state political leaders, zonal leaders, leaders at the local governments, all APC excos, members, delegates and good people of Ibadan south-west for their steadfastness, love and support.”