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Oyo Guber Polls: Folarin Urges Loyalists To Remain Calm, Reacts to Loss to Gov Makinde
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Oyo Guber Polls: Folarin Urges Loyalists To Remain Calm, Reacts to Loss to Gov Makinde

by  Segun Adeyemi 1 min read

Teslim Folarin; senator representing Oyo Central senatorial district and foremost contender of Governor Seyi Makinde in the just concluded Oyo State gubernatorial election has urged loyalists to remain calm as the election results undergo scrutiny.

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As reported by Premium Times Folarin; the All Progressives Congress (APC) flagbearer gave the admonition while congratulating the incumbent and governor- elect; Engr. Seyi Makinde.

Teslim Folarin
Senator Teslim Folarin urged his supporters to keep calm as he congratulated the incumbent for his re-election. Photo: Senator Teslim Folarin and Governor Seyi Makinde
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Makinde who had won in 31 Local Government Areas with a total of 563,756 votes defeated his closest rival, Teslim Folarin of APC, who won in two local government areas and scored 256,685 votes.

Folarin, while congratulating Makinde said he was full of thanks to Almighty God, the Oyo state electorates, and to his support team.

Source: Legit.ng

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Segun Adeyemi (Current Affairs and Politics Editor) Segun Adeyemi is a journalist with over 9 years of experience as an active field reporter, editor, and editorial manager. He has had stints with Daily Trust newspaper, Daily Nigerian, and News Digest. He currently works as an editor for Legit.ng's current affairs and politics desk. He holds a degree in Mass Communication (Adekunle Ajasin University). He is a certified digital reporter by Reuters, AFP and the co-convener of the annual campus journalism awards. Email: segun.adeyemi@corp.legit.ng.

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