By our reporter/ The anointed candidate of former Ekiti state governor, Ayo Fayose, Bisi Kolawole on Wednesday emerged as the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the June 18 governorship election in Ekiti state.
Kolawole, former chairman of the PDP in Ekiti, defeated Segun Oni, an ex-governor, and Kolapo Olusola, a former deputy governor of the state in the primary election took place in Ado-Ekiti.
Kolawole, a former lawmaker in the state, resigned his position as Ekiti PDP chairman to contest the governorship election.
Fayose had while campaigning for Kolawole described him as a bridge-builder who will usher in a better future for Ekiti and the PDP.
Biodun Olujimi, the senator representing Ekiti south, earlier in the day pulled out of the race, accusing the party of disenfranchising her.
Emmanuel Udom, governor of Akwa Ibom, and chairman of the primary election committee announced the winner of the election.
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