Businessman emerges Ogun PDP senatorial candidate

Omotayo flanked by PDP leaders after the primary election. Photo credit: OmoOwo Campaign Organisation

A businessman, Abdulhameed Omotayo, popularly known as OmoOwo, has emerged as the consensus candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party for Ogun East Senatorial District.

According to a statement made available to The PUNCH on Thursday by the OmoOwo Campaign Organisation media office, Omotayo was declared the party’s consensus candidate during the primary election held at Adeola Odutola Hall, Ijebu-Ode, on Wednesday.

Speaking shortly after his emergence, Omotayo said his aspiration would be driven by inclusive representation, accessible leadership, and renewed hope for the people of Ogun East.

The statement noted that the PDP candidate thanked party leaders, delegates, supporters, and members of the PDP family across the senatorial district for the confidence reposed in him.