A member representing Yagba Federal Constituency, Leke Abejide, has emerged as the 2023 governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
The primary which was held across the 239 wards of the 21 local government areas of Kogi state.
Announcing the results on Saturday night, the National Collation Officer of the party, Dr Babalola Ajadi said out of the 9,584 total votes, Leke Abejide had 9,456 votes while 128 votes were recorded as invalid.
He said, “Having scored the highest valid votes and the only contestant in the primary, Leke Abejide is declared winner of the primary and ADC candidate in the Nov 11, 2023 governorship election.”
