Kashamu hails Abiodun on election

Ogun State People’s Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate Buruji Kashamu has congratulated the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on his election as the governor-elect.

In a statement he released after Abiodun was announced as the winner of the election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Kashamu thanked God for giving him the grace to be part of the electoral process.

The statement reads: “I thank God that all through our intra-party struggle and the campaign itself, no life was lost. I also want to thank all the good people of Ogun State for standing by me. I appreciate all those who voted for me and those who did not. My appreciation also goes to the traditional rulers and various religious and interest groups for their support. To everyone who supported me financially and morally, I am eternally grateful.

“Kudos to my wife and other members of my family; my running mate, Dr. Reuben Abati; the Director-General of the  Kashamu-Abati Campaign Organisation, Dr. Remilekun Bakare and everyone who worked at the campaign organisation. I appreciate the time and sacrifice that you put into the struggle.

“Yes, it was a struggle against arbitrariness, injustice and the overbearing attitude of some of our political actors. We put in our best. But, from the outcome of the election, our best was not good enough. May Almighty God take control of the rest.”

On the outcome of the election, Kashamu said, “It was clear to all that while our opponents were on the field, we spent most of the time going in and out of court because some persons think they could use their wealth to ride roughshod over us. We thank God they did not succeed. We fought like men and contested the election against all odds.”