The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as the winner of the 2024 Ondo State governorship election held on Saturday, November 16.
Aiyedatiwa emerged victorious, securing a majority vote across all 18 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state. The State Returning Officer, Professor Olayemi Akinwumi, announced the final results at the State Collation Centre in Akure.
According to Prof. Akinwumi, Aiyedatiwa garnered a total of 366,781 votes, defeating his closest rival, Mr. Agboola Ajayi of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who polled 117,845 votes. The total valid votes cast were 497,077, with 11,886 rejected votes, making the total votes cast 508,963.
In his declaration, Prof. Akinwumi, also the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University Lokoja, stated:
“I, Professor Olayemi Durotimi Akinwumi, hereby certify that I am the Returning Officer for the 2024 Ondo State governorship election. That Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa of the APC, having satisfied the requirements of the law, is hereby declared the winner and governor-elect.”
The APC’s dominance was evident as Aiyedatiwa won in all LGAs, including Idanre, the home base of PDP’s running mate, Festus Akingbaso. The APC secured 14,157 votes in Idanre, leaving PDP with 5,897 votes.
Results from key LGAs included:
- Okitipupa LGA: APC – 26,811 votes; PDP – 10,233 votes.
- Akure North LGA: APC – 14,451 votes; PDP – 5,787 votes.
- Ese Odo LGA: Final results confirmed Aiyedatiwa’s sweeping victory.
Despite objections raised by the PDP regarding alleged incidents of ballot snatching and voter intimidation in Ofosun Oniseri and other areas, the final results were unanimously signed by all party agents present, including the PDP representatives.
Aiyedatiwa’s victory underscores APC’s stronghold in Ondo State, setting the stage for his administration as the governor-elect.
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