Dino Melaye Reacts After Losing PDP Primaries

Former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye has reacted after losing the Peoples Democratic Paty (PDP) primary election which ended his bid to return to the Senate.

Melaye in his reaction on Tuesday evening, said the gang up is unimaginable but he still gives praises to God.

He also went ahead to appreciate all those who supported and voted for him as well as going ahead to congratulate the eventual winner, Honourable Tajudeen Yusuf.

He wrote: “The Primary has been fought and won. I congratulate Hon. T.J YUSUF and thank all those who voted in the first and second ballot for me. The Gang up is unimaginable but l give God praise. God bless you all. SDM”

As earlier reported by Naija News, Dino Melaye was defeated at the primaries by a three terms House of Representative member, Hon. Tajudeen Yusuf who represents Kabba/Bunu Ijumu Federal constituency.

While Melaye polled a final vote of 99, Yusuf got 163 votes from the delegates to clinch the PDP ticket for the Kogi West Senatorial Constituency.

Before the deciding votes on Tuesday, both Melaye and Yusuf tied on 88 votes on Monday while another aspirant, Sam Aro got 72 votes to send the primaries into a run-off.

It was at this point that supporters of Aro decided to pitch their tent with Yusuf which gave the House of Rep member block votes to defeat Melaye.