Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has been declared the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the upcoming November 16 governorship election.
Aiyedatiwa secured a decisive victory in the primaries, garnering 48,569 votes. His closest rival, Mayowa Akinfolarin, trailed with 15,343 votes, while Chief Olusola Oke came third with 14,915 votes.
The declaration was made by the Chairman of the Governorship Primary Election Committee and Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo. Governor Ododo commented on the intense competition during the primaries, emphasizing the robust electoral process.
The primaries spanned across Ondo State’s 18 council areas and saw enthusiastic participation from party members and supporters.
Following his nomination, Aiyedatiwa and the APC are now gearing up to consolidate their support and mobilize for the November election.
However, Oliver Okpala, the returning officer in Ifedore, reported that violence disrupted the voting process in the area, resulting in no votes being cast.
Before the announcement of results from all 18 council areas, Governor Usman Ododo reminded party members of the importance of unity. He echoed the sentiment of party leader President Bola Tinubu, emphasizing that political contests are about service and should not divide party members.
Election Results:
- Total number of voters: 117,922
- Total number of accredited voters: 95,178
- Total votes cast: 95,178
- Invalid votes: Nil
Candidates and Votes:
- Jimi Odimayo: 490
- Omogoroye Judith: 115
- Aiyedatiwa: 48,569
- Kekemeke: 1,045
- Soji Ehinlanwo: 492
- Olugbenga Edema: 395
- Jimoh Ibrahim: 9,456
- Adekojo Funmilayo: 529
- Akinfolarin Samuel: 15,343
- Wale Akinterinwa: 1,952
- Olusola Oke: 14,915
- Olamide Ohunyeye: 424
- Morayo Lebi: 290
- Diran lyantan: 348
- Prof Dayo Faduyile: 353
- Ife Oyedele: 462
Results from Local Government Areas (LGAs):
- Ilaje LG
- Lucky Aiyedatiwa: 2,485
- Wale Akinterinwa: 26
- Olusola Oke: 2,511
- Jimoh Ibrahim: 589
- Ile Oluji/Okeigbo
- Jimoh Ibrahim: 282
- Aiyedatiwa: 1,225
- WA: 474
- Ondo West LG
- Jimoh Ibrahim: 2,668
- Aiyedatiwa: 10,610
- ESE-ODO LG
- Aiyedatiwa: 298
- Akinterinwa: 0
- Oke: 147
- Jimoh Ibrahim: 174
- OWO LG
- Aiyedatiwa: 2,123
- Akinterinwa: 345
- Oke: 225
- Jimoh Ibrahim: 192
- IDANRE LG
- Aiyedatiwa: 1,579
- Akinterinwa: 119
- Oke: 225
- Jimoh Ibrahim: 120
- AKOKO NORTH EAST LG
- Aiyedatiwa: 1,664
- Akinterinwa: 135
- Oke: 138
- Jimoh Ibrahim: 505
- AKOKO NORTH WEST LG
- Aiyedatiwa: 5,430
- Akinterinwa: 198
- Oke: 2,721
- Jimoh Ibrahim: 728
- AKOKO SOUTH EAST LG
- Aiyedatiwa: 2,533
- Akinterinwa: 43
- Oke: 391
- Jimoh Ibrahim: 67
- AKOKO SOUTH WEST LG
- Aiyedatiwa: 2,747
- Akinterinwa: 272
- Oke: 415
- Jimoh Ibrahim: 466
- NO RESULT FOR IFEDORE LGA.
- All candidates scored zero due to an alleged shooting.
- OSE LG
- Aiyedatiwa: 1,091
- Akinterinwa: 39
- Oke: 800
- Jimoh Ibrahim: 267
- IRELE LG
- Aiyedatiwa: 1,203
- Akinterinwa: 15
- Oke: 93
- Jimoh Ibrahim: 139
- ODIGBO LG
- Aiyedatiwa: 2,631
- Akinterinwa: 114
- Oke: 138
- Jimoh Ibrahim: 845
- AKURE NORTH LG
- Aiyedatiwa: 2,860
- Akinterinwa: 177
- Oke: 1,239
- Jimoh Ibrahim: 1,606
- AKURE SOUTH LG
- Aiyedatiwa: 3,265
- Akinterinwa: 86
- Oke: 328
- Jimoh Ibrahim: 294
- OKITIPUPA LG
- Aiyedatiwa: 1,622
- Akinterinwa: 27
- Oke: 1,571
- Jimoh Ibrahim: 109
- ONDO EAST LG
- Aiyedatiwa: 4,803
- Akinterinwa: 141
- Oke: 1,171
- Jimoh Ibrahim: 406
