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[UPDATED] [Breaking] APC’s Lucky Aiyedatiwa wins Ondo governorship election

[UPDATED] [Breaking] APC’s Lucky Aiyedatiwa wins Ondo governorship election

Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the All Progressive Congress (APC) candidate, has emerged victorious in the Ondo governorship election.

Olayemi Akinwumi, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) returning officer, disclosed the results in Akure, Ondo’s capital, on Sunday.

Aiyedatiwa, the incumbent governor, secured 366,781 votes, surpassing Agboola Ajayi of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who garnered 117,845 votes.

Nejo Adeyemi, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate, trailed behind with 4,138 votes.

The APC dominated the election, winning all 18 local government areas, while the PDP failed to secure any victories.

The off-cycle election in Ondo, contested by 17 candidates, took place peacefully, with minimal violence reported.

Prior to the election, Aiyedatiwa expressed confidence in his victory, citing his impressive record in office.

Aiyedatiwa emphasized that he was the sole candidate to have visited all 18 local government areas, adding that he’s willing to concede defeat if the election is free from manipulation.

Ajayi, Aiyedatiwa’s closest rival, expressed concerns regarding INEC’s capability to ensure a fair electoral process.

The PDP candidate also criticized the commission’s sluggish pace, alleging that it constitutes a “deliberate attempt to rig the polls”.

 

ONDO STATE GUBERNATORIAL ELECTION RESULTS (UPDATED)

1– Akure North

APC 14, 451

PDP 5, 787

2–Okitipupa

  • APC 26, 811
  • PDP 10, 233

3—Akoko Northeast

APC 25, 657

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