Akinsanya was the sole candidate in the election, which took place at the union’s Zonal Secretariat along Osogbo-Ikirun Road.
Akinsanya emerged through consensus during the quadrennial delegates conference at its Zonal Secretariat in Osogbo, Osun State.
Four states in South-West, including Ogun, Lagos, Ekiti and Ondo, participated in the election after the position had been zone to the region by the arrangement of the national body.
Akinsanya was ushered into the union’s national secretariat by a large crowd. He was introduced to the National Administrative Council (NAC) and Central Working Committee (CWC) members.
The union’s Legal Officer, Mercy Ibeh, conducted the swearing in.
Meanwhile, as Akinsanya was sworn in as the national president, the duo of Tajudeen Agbede and Akeem Adeosun were sworn in as vice president, South-West and Trustee, respectively.
Akinsanya, who thanked the people for making his emergence and swearing-in a reality, expressed gratitude to all union members and his admirers.
He promised to uphold the constitution of the union.
“I promised to lead the union to a greater height with the help of almighty Allah,” he said.
Akinsanya, however, called for calm and unity among union members. He said that the welfare of members would be his priority.
