An All Progressives Congress (APC) aspirant, Dr Olumuyiwa Daramola, has emerged as the candidate for the Irele/Okitipupa federal constituency of Ondo State, having defeated the incumbent, Hon. Jimi Odimayo.
Daramola, as one of the consensus candidates announced by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa scored 6,547 votes to defeat Odima, who received 827 votes across all the political wards in the federal constituency.
Speaking after his emergence late on Saturday, Daramola expressed profound gratitude to Governor Aiyedatiwa, and the entire stakeholders and members of the APC across the state, and Okitipupa/Irele Federal Constituency in particular for the overwhelming support that led to his victory in today’s primary election.
Daramola described the outcome as a clear demonstration of confidence in his capacity to serve and a call to deliver effective representation for the people.
He extended appreciation to the entire APC structure at the ward, local government, and federal constituency levels for their unity, mobilisation, and commitment to a transparent process.
He also thanked the security agents and INEC officials for ensuring a peaceful and orderly exercise across the 23 wards.
He said, “The trust you have placed in me is not taken for granted. I promise to justify this confidence through service, accessibility, and results that uplift every community in our constituency.”
Daramola acknowledged the participation of all aspirants. He called on them and their supporters to unite behind the party’s mandate, stating that the work ahead requires collective effort and focus on securing victory for the party in the 2027 general elections.
While reaffirming his unwavering loyalty and commitment to working with Governor Aiyedatiwa and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, Daramola pledged to translate that partnership into tangible results for Okitipupa and Irele.
Daramola said: “My focus is clear: deliver quality representation, attract development to our communities, and serve every constituent with integrity and accessibility.”
