Jimi Benson wins APC Reps primary in Ikorodu

Jimi Benson wins APC Reps primary in Ikorodu

As predicted by many, the incumbent lawmaker representing Ikorodu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Babajimi Adegoke Benson has clinched the ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to seek a third consecutive term.

Benson, who is the Chairman of the House Committee on Defense, overwhelmingly won the APC Reps primary which took place on Friday at the Ita-Elewa Mini Stadium in the Ikorodu area of Lagos.

The federal lawmaker polled 89 votes to beat his only rival, Mistura Afolake Ajisebutu — the daughter of the late political leader in Ikorodu, Alhaji Mufutau Ajisebutu — who had just one vote.

Benson was first elected in 2015 and later re-elected in 2019, and now seeking a third consecutive term in office at the 2023 elections.

The 50-year-old politician was recently honoured with a chieftaincy title, the Otun of Ikorodu Division, in recognition of his many achievements since he assumed office.

editor

Related Articles

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

%d