Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has been declared winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary held over the weekend in the state.
Aiyedatiwa polled a total of 48, 569 votes to clinch the party’s ticket for the forthcoming November 16 governorship election. His closest contender, Mayowa Akinfolarin, trailed behind with 15,343 votes, while Chief Olusola Oke secured the third position with 14,865 votes.
The Chairman of the Governorship Primary Election Committee and Governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Ododo. Governor Ododo, reflecting on the competitive nature of the primaries, highlighted the rigorous contest that characterized the electoral process.
The primaries held across the 18 council areas of Ondo State, witnessed fervent participation from party members and supporters.
Aiyedatiwa was sworn in as governor of the state on December 27, 2023, following the demise of the former governor,. Rotimi Akeredolu.
See the total results from the primary below
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 Ibrahim 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