PDP holds Southwest congress in Osun, 743 delegates to elect leaders
13 April 2021 |
3:35 pm
Taofeek Arapaja has emerged chairman of the People's Democratic Party in Southwest after defeating his closest rival, Eddy Olafeso.
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