The governorship primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State have concluded with Lucky Aiyedatiwa emerging as the party’s flagbearer.
The announcement of Aiyedatiwa’s victory was made by Governor Usman Ododo of Kogi State, who chaired the Primary Election Committee.
After a closely contested race, Aiyedatiwa secured the highest number of votes, totaling 48,569. The results were declared after nearly 48 hours of voting, starting on April 20th.
The primaries were characterised by controversy and high tension, reflecting the stakes involved. Aiyedatiwa’s closest rival, Mayowa Akinfolarin, trailed behind with 15,343 votes, securing the second position. Olusola Oke claimed the third spot with 14,915 votes, while Jimoh Ibrahim garnered 9,456 votes, landing in fourth place.
Results of the Ondo APC governorship primary election
1:ILAJE LG
Aiyedatiwa 2,485
Akinterinwa. 26
Oke. 2,511
Jimoh Ibrahim, 589
2: IRELE LG
Aiyedatiwa 1, 203
Akinterinwa 15
Oke 93
Jimoh Ibrahim, 139
3: ODIGBO LG
Aiyedatiwa 2, 631
Akinterinwa 114
Oke 138
Jimoh Ibrahim, 845
4: AKURE NORTH LG
Aiyedatiwa 2, 860
Akinterinwa 177
Oke 1, 239
Jimoh Ibrahim, 1, 606
5: AKURE SOUTH LG
Aiyedatiwa 3, 265
Akinterinwa 86
Oke 328
Jimoh Ibrahim, 294
6 OKITIPUPA LG
Aiyedatiwa 1, 622
Akinterinwa 27
Oke 1, 571
Jimoh Ibrahim, 109
7: ONDO EAST LG
Aiyedatiwa 4, 803
Akinterinwa 141
Oke 1, 171
Jimoh Ibrahim, 406
8: Ile Oluji/Okeigbo
Voters: 4309
Accredited: 3097
Valid: 3097
Jimoh Ibrahim: 282
Aiyedatiwa: 1225
Wale Akinterinwa: 474
9: Ondo West
Voters: 22122
Accredited: 17679
Valid: 17679
Jimoh Ibrahim: 2668
Aiyedatiwa: 10610
10: ESE-ODO LG
Aiyedatiwa: 298
Akinterinwa: 0
Olusola Oke: 147
Jimoh Ibrahim: 174
11: OWO LG
Aiyedatiwa 2,123
Akinterinwa. 345
Oke 225
Jimoh Ibrahim, 192
12 IDANRE LG
Aiyedatiwa 1, 579
Akinterinwa 119
Oke 225
Jimoh Ibrahim, 120
13: AKOKO NORTH EAST LG
Aiyedatiwa 1, 664
Akinterinwa 135
Oke 138
Jimoh Ibrahim, 505
14: AKOKO NORTH WEST LG
Aiyedatiwa 5, 430
Akinterinwa 198
Oke 2, 721
Jimoh Ibrahim, 728
15: AKOKO SOUTH EAST LG
Aiyedatiwa 2, 533
Akinterinwa 43
Oke 391
Jimoh Ibrahim, 67
16: AKOKO SOUTH WEST LG
Aiyedatiwa 2, 747
Akinterinwa 272
Oke 415
Jimoh Ibrahim, 466
17: NO RESULT FOR IFEDORE LGA.
All aspirants scored zero, according to the returning officer, due to an alleged shooting.
18: OSE LG
Aiyedatiwa 1, 091
Akinterinwa 39
Oke 800
Jimoh Ibrahim, 267
Aiyedatiwa’s victory signals a significant development in the political landscape of Ondo State as the APC gears up for the gubernatorial elections. With the primaries concluded, attention now shifts to the broader electoral contest as candidates prepare to vie for the governorship seat in the state.
