Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has officially become the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the upcoming November 16 governorship election, following his victory in the party’s primaries.
Aiyedatiwa emerged as the nominee with a significant lead, securing a total of 48,569 votes. His closest rival, Mayowa Akinfolarin, trailed behind with 15,343 votes, while Chief Olusola Oke came in third with 14,865 votes.
The Chairman of the Governorship Primary Election Committee and Governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Ododo, announced Aiyedatiwa’s victory.
Governor Ododo emphasized the competitive nature of the primaries, noting the intense contest that characterized the electoral process.
The primaries took place across the 18 council areas of Ondo State and saw active participation from party members and supporters.
With his nomination confirmed, Aiyedatiwa and the APC are now focusing on consolidating support and rallying behind their candidate in preparation for the November election.
Violence marred the exercise in Ifedore, according to the returning officer, Oliver Okpala, resulting in the cancellation of voting in all the wards in the area.
Before the party’s electoral officers announced the results from the 18 council areas, Governor Usman Ododo emphasized the importance of party unity, quoting the words of President Bola Tinubu.
He urged party members to see political contests as a family affair, emphasizing the need for unity regardless of the outcome.
“We must set aside our differences and unite behind our candidate. In our unity, we shall continue to find strength, and our victory lies in our solidarity as party men and women,” Governor Ododo stated.
RESULTS
Total number of voters 117922
Total number of accredited voters 95,178
Total votes cast 95178
Invalid- Nil
Jimi Odimayo 490
Omogoroye Judith 115
Aiyedatiwa 48,569
Kekemeke 1045
Soji Ehinlanwo 492
Olugbenga Edema 395
Jimoh lbrahim 9456
Adekojo Funmilayo 529
Akinfolarin Samuel 15343
Wale Akinterinwa 1952
Olusola Oke 14,915
Olamide Ohunyeye 424
Morayo Lebi 290
Diran lyantan 348
Prof Dayo Faduyile 353
Ife Oyedele 462
1:ILAJE LG
Lucky Aiyedatiwa 2,485
Wale Akinterinwa. 26
Olusola Oke. 2,511
Jimoh Ibrahim 589
2: Ile Oluji/Okeigbo
Jimoh Ibrahim: 282
AIYEDATIWA: 1225
WA: 474
3: Ondo West LG:
Jimoh Ibrahim: 2668
AIYEDATIWA: 10610
4: ESE-ODO LG
Aiyedatiwa 298
Akinterinwa 0
Oke 147
Jimoh Ibrahim 174
5: OWO LG
Aiyedatiwa 2,123
Akinterinwa. 345
Oke 225
Jimoh Ibrahim 192
6: IDANRE LG
Aiyedatiwa 1, 579
Akinterinwa 119
Oke 225
Jimoh Ibrahim 120
7: AKOKO NORTH EAST LG
Aiyedatiwa 1, 664
Akinterinwa 135
Oke 138
Jimoh Ibrahim 505
8: AKOKO NORTH WEST LG
Aiyedatiwa 5, 430
Akinterinwa 198
Oke 2, 721
Jimoh Ibrahim 728
9: AKOKO SOUTH EAST LG
Aiyedatiwa 2, 533
Akinterinwa 43
Oke 391
Jimoh Ibrahim 67
10: AKOKO SOUTH WEST LG
Aiyedatiwa 2, 747
Akinterinwa 272
Oke 415
Jimoh Ibrahim 466
11: NO RESULT FOR IFEDORE LGA.
ALL ASPIRANTS SCORED ZERO ACCORDING TO THE RETURNING OFFICER DUE TO AN ALLEGED SHOOTING.
12: OSE LG
Aiyedatiwa 1, 091
Akinterinwa 39
Oke 800
Jimoh Ibrahim 267
13: IRELE LG
Aiyedatiwa 1, 203
Akinterinwa 15
Oke 93
Jimoh Ibrahim 139
14: ODIGBO LG
Aiyedatiwa 2, 631
Akinterinwa 114
Oke 138
Jimoh Ibrahim 845
15: AKURE NORTH LG
Aiyedatiwa 2, 860
Akinterinwa 177
Oke 1, 239
Jimoh Ibrahim 1, 606
16: AKURE SOUTH LG
Aiyedatiwa 3, 265
Akinterinwa 86
Oke 328
Jimoh Ibrahim 294
17 OKITIPUPA LG
Aiyedatiwa 1, 622
Akinterinwa 27
Oke 1, 571
Jimoh Ibrahim 109
18: ONDO EAST LG
Aiyedatiwa 4, 803
Akinterinwa 141
Oke 1, 171
Jimoh Ibrahim 406
