The Action Democratic Party in Ogun State ,on Wednesday, announced a former Principal Accountant Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ijebu-North Local Government Area of the state, Mrs Oluwafunmilayo Oduwole as the running mate to governorship candidate of the party, Dimeji Bankole.
The party in a statement signed by the state Publicity Secretary, Sunday Olaleye said Oduwole was chosen after wide consultations with stakeholders in the party .
Olaleye said , the running mate to Bankole joined the services of Olabisi Onabanjo University as Accountant II and by dint of hard work rose to become a Principal Accountant.
The running mate to a former Speaker of House of Representatives was said to be a staunch member of the Redeemed Christians Church of God, New Songs Parish, Ago Iwoye,
According to the statement, Oduwole emerged after a critical deliberation, assessment and screening of all those nominated for the job by all critical stakeholders.
“Among other considerations, the qualities that stood her out include her passion for service to humanity, her enviable Christian life and belief in party supremacy.
“His Excellency, Rt Hon Sabur Dimeji Bankole, CFR is convinced that she has enough experience to contribute to the development of Ogun State. In the days ahead, she will be officially unveiled.”
“ Oduwole who is the State Treasurer of the party, hails from Imewuro in Ijebu-North East Local Government Area of Ogun State.”