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    Ondo polls: Aiyedatiwa wins in 13 LGs

    By Osagie Otabor, Akure

    Ondo State Governor, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has been declared winner in 13 out of 18 local government areas.

    Aiyedatiwa won in Ifedore, Akoko Northwest, Akoko Northeast, Owo, Ose, Akoko Southeast, Akoko Southwest, Idanre, Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo, Ondo East, Ondo West and Irele.

    He is leading with a wide margin.

    Aiyedatiwa secures landslide victory in Owo LG

    Announced by local government collation officer Prof Abdulmojeed Ijaiya

    Total registered voters – 143,751

    Accredited – 38,340

    A – 08

    AA – 03

    AAC – 16

    ADC – 353

    ADP – 140

    APC – 31,914

    APGA – 36

    APM – 12 ​

    APP – 05

    LP – 42

    NNPP – 06

    NRM – 03

    PDP – 4,740

    PRP – 05

    SDP – 22

    YP – 08

    YPP – 06

    ZLP – 15

    Total valid votes – 37,334

    Rejected – 983

    Total votes cast – 38,317

    APC wins in Ifedore

    APC 14157

    PDP 5897

    Reg voters 83831

    Accredited voters 21024

    Valid votes 20438

    APC wins in Ondo East

    APC 8163

    PDP 2843

    Registered voters 52274

    Accredited voters 11864

    Valid votes 11544

    Rejected votes 308

    Ondo polls: Akinterinwa wins local council

    A former Commissioner for Finance in Ondo State, Wale Akinterinwa, has secured victory for the All Progressives Congress in Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo.

    In the result announced, the APC scored 16600 while the PDP had 4442.

    APC wins in Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo

    APC 16600

     PDP 4442.

    Registers voters 81954

    Accredited voters 22256

    APC wins in Idanre

    APC 9113

    PDP  8940

    Registered voters 91392

    Accredited voters 19712

    Rejected votes 748

    Valid votes 18430

    APC wins in Irele LG

    APC 17117

    PDP  6601

    Registered Voters 78982

    Accredited voters 24772

    Valid votes 24031

    Rejected votes 718

    APC wins in Akoko Southwest

    APC 29700

    PDP 5517

    Registered voters 116368

    Accredited voters 36300

    APC wins Owo LG

    APC 31,914

    PDP 4840

    Registered voters 143751

    Accredited voters 38340

    APC wins in Ondo West

    APC 20,755

    PDP  6387

    APC wins in Akoko Southeast

    APC 12140

    PDP 2692

    Registered voters: 41978

    Accredited voters 15150

    APC wins in Akoko Northwest

    APC 25101

    PDP  5502

    Registered voters 84908

    Accredited voters  31265

    Rejected votes 309

    APC wins in Ose local government

    APC 16555

    PDP 4472

    Registered voters 78307

    Valid votes 21265

    APC wins in Akoko Northeast

    APC 25657

    PDP 5072

    Registered voters 93285

    Accredited voters 31734

    Valid votes 31182

    GBALEGI, L.A PRY SCH GBALEGI

    28/08/01/012

    Ward: ALA-ELEFOSAN

    LGA: IDANRE

    OLUKARES COMP., OPEN SPACE AT OLUKARES MARKET

    28/01/03/011

    Ward: IKADO I

    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    GARUBA OBAYAJI/GOMINA MARKET, IN FRONT OF GARUBA COMP

    28/01/03/001

    Ward: IKADO I

    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    KOLADE BANKOLE/BAMISAYE/INU-ODI, IN FRONT OF AMODUS HOUSE

    28/01/03/005

    Ward: IKADO I

    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    KOLADE BANKOLE COMP/BAMISAYE/INU ODI, GBAGBA OJUDE OKELA

    28/01/03/004

    Ward: IKADO I

    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    ALAJA AJARA HOUSE, BESIDE OLD NEPA OFFICE

    28/01/03/003

    Ward: IKADO I

    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    AJIJOLA ALAJI TAOSIRI/GBADA COMP., IN FRONT OF TAOSIRIS HOUSE

    28/01/03/006

    Ward: IKADO I

    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    OGBOHUNEKUN/OLAITAN COMP, IN FRONT OF OGBOHUNEKUNS HOUSE

    28/01/03/013

    Ward: IKADO I

    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    IBAKA OWONIKOKO, MOSLEM PRY. SCH. OKELA

    28/01/03/008

    Ward: IKADO I

    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    ALAJA AJARA HOUSE, IN FRONT OF OLD NEPA OFFICE

    28/01/03/002

    Ward: IKADO I

    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    OSABI, L.A PRY. SCH. IKADO

    28/01/03/007

    Ward: IKADO I

    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    APC’s Aiyedatiwa wins polling unit

    By Osagie Otabor, Akure 

    Ondo Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa his won his polling unit with 128 votes.

    His opponent, Agboola Ajayi, polled three votes.

    Aiyedatiwa voted at Unit 5 Ward 4, Obenla , Ilaje Local Government area.

    IBAKA OWONIKOKO , MOSLEM PRY. SCH. OKELA

    28/01/03/009

    Ward: IKADO I

    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    C.A.C/TAIWO, ST. JOSEPHS C.A.C PRY. SCH. OKELA

    28/01/03/010

    Ward: IKADO I

    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    INNEDUNNE COMP, BEHIND POST OFFICE

    28/01/03/012

    Ward: IKADO I

    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    OKEARAN, ST. JAMES ANG PRY SCH UGBE

    28/01/07/010

    Ward: ISOWOPO I

    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    SURULERE, AT C/J7 SURULERE UGBE

    28/01/07/014

    Ward: ISOWOPO I

    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    OKEARAN, ST. JAMES ANG PRY SCH UGBE

    28/01/07/011

    Ward: ISOWOPO I

    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    AGEDE/ODORO, OPEN SPACE IN ODORO II

    28/01/07/004

    Ward: ISOWOPO I

    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    OKE ARAN, ST. JAMES ANG. PRY SCH, II UGBE
    28/01/07/018
    Ward: ISOWOPO I
    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    OKE UGBE, AT ALABI AJILEYES HOUSE

    28/01/07/012

    Ward: ISOWOPO I

    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    OJA UGBE UNIT

    28/01/07/021

    Ward: ISOWOPO I

    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    OLORO/OLUSA, IN FRONT OF OLOROS COMP

    28/01/07/001

    Ward: ISOWOPO I

    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    ISHA UGBE/AKO UGBE, AT CHIEF OLISAS HOUSE
    28/01/07/016
    Ward: ISOWOPO I
    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    COMMUNITY PRY. SCHOOL, UGBE

    28/01/07/019

    Ward: ISOWOPO I

    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    ADULOJU, AT ADULOJUS HOUSE

    28/01/07/015

    Ward: ISOWOPO I

    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    SABO UGBE, AT BAWAS WARE HOUSE

    28/01/07/009

    Ward: ISOWOPO I

    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    ST SILAS CAMP (OKA), ST SILAS PRY SCH ISE

    28/01/07/005

    Ward: ISOWOPO I

    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    OLORO/OLUSA, NEAR OLOROS COMP

    28/01/07/002

    Ward: ISOWOPO I

    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    TUPA CAMP/AYEGBE ISE, AYEGBE GRAM. SCH. ISE

    28/01/07/008

    Ward: ISOWOPO I

    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    ISHA UGBE/AKO UGBE, AT CHIEF OLISAS HOUSE

    28/01/07/013

    Ward: ISOWOPO I

    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    OWOLOKO BRIDGE AT IFELODUN STREET LANE THREE JUNCTION UGBE

    28/01/07/017

    Ward: ISOWOPO I

    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    UGBE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
    28/01/07/020
    Ward: ISOWOPO I
    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    ADEDOGAN, AT AJAGBES HOUSE

    28/01/11/003

    Ward: OORUN I

    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    OMOLOKOJAS COMP., AT BADAS HOUSE

    28/01/11/005

    Ward: OORUN I

    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    TAFA/SALIU AREA, OSELE GRAMM SCH IKARE
    28/01/11/007
    Ward: OORUN I
    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    AKINOLA COMP, EBENEZER A/C PRY SCH OSELE

    28/01/11/002

    Ward: OORUN I

    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    ARUGBO/APONODA OPEN SPACE

    28/01/11/008

    Ward: OORUN I

    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    AOFIN COMP, AT MR A.B OGUNMOLAS HOUSE
    28/01/11/001
    Ward: OORUN I
    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    AORO/MATERNITY/OYINMO/LOKOJA ,ST PETERS PRY SCH
    28/01/11/006
    Ward: OORUN I
    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    AGUDA/COOP STORES, ST. ANDREWS PRY SCH

    28/01/12/005

    Ward: OORUN II

    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    ADULOJU/AKINDIPE/OLUWABUSI AREA/ORIMOLADE/OLORUNTUYI/ANIMASAUN & MATERNITY: AT ADULOJUS HOUSE
    28/01/12/001
    Ward: OORUN II
    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    DADI OLABODE/OJUMU/ROTIMI/AFERE AREA/AFRO MUSCO/ST STEPHEN CHURCH, NEAR AFERES HOUSE
    28/01/12/009
    Ward: OORUN II
    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    OLAITAN/ORUNGBEMI/OLODORUWA AREA/JIMBA AREA, A.U.D PRY SCH ODORUWA
    28/01/12/002
    Ward: OORUN II
    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    MOJERE CAMP/AROWOLO/AGBOPERE, AT MOJERE CAMP
    28/01/12/006
    Ward: OORUN II
    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    ODORUWA/IMORU/OBAYAJI, NEAR ODORUWA
    28/01/12/003
    Ward: OORUN II
    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    DADI/OLABODE/OJUMU/ROTIMI/AFERE AREA/AFRO MUSCO/ST STEPHEN CHURCH, INFRONT OF AFERES HOUSE
    28/01/12/004
    Ward: OORUN II
    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    OWOLABI, ST. GREGORYS PRY SCH ILEPA

    28/01/06/003

    Ward: ILEPA II

    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    OWOLABI, ST. GREGORYS PRY SCH ILEPA

    28/01/06/002

    Ward: ILEPA II

    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    OLUGBOJA,NEAR OLUGBOJAS HOSPITAL

    28/01/06/010

    Ward: ILEPA II

    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    ZUMURATU-DEEN PRY SCH, ILEPA
    28/01/06/012
    Ward: ILEPA II
    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    BUS-STOP AT LGA SECRETARIAT, ILEPA

    28/01/06/011

    Ward: ILEPA II

    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    ADUMASI, NEAR ADUMASIS HOUSE

    28/01/06/005

    Ward: ILEPA II

    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    OLISA, IN FRONT OF OLISA S HOUSE

    28/01/06/008

    Ward: ILEPA II

    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    ADEKOYA, IN FRONT OF ADEKOYAS HOUSE
    28/01/06/009
    Ward: ILEPA II
    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    OKEGIRI/OLD ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICE, ILEPA

    28/01/06/014

    Ward: ILEPA II

    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    INDEPENDENCE, L.A PRY SCH .ILEPA
    28/01/06/007
    Ward: ILEPA II
    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    AGBORIKI, MOSLEM PRY SCH ILEPA
    28/01/06/006
    Ward: ILEPA II
    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    ADUMASI, AT ADUMASIS HOUSE

    28/01/06/004

    Ward: ILEPA II

    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    AGBORIKI/HAPPY JOINT JUNCTION, INFRONT OF C&S CHURCH, ILEPA
    28/01/06/013
    Ward: ILEPA II
    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    ODE ELESHO/ODE OKELOKO, IN FRONT OF CH. ALAKELUS HOUSE
    28/01/01/001
    Ward: EDO
    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    IYOFEN/ULAGBO/IPINOLA/OKUN/UGBIGBO, IN FRONT OF CHIEF FELES HOUSE

    28/01/01/009

    Ward: EDO

    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    ODEKE/AISA/ODE ASSI ALU, IN FRONT OF CHIEF ASSIS HOUSE

    28/01/01/002

    Ward: EDO

    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    ODEKE/AISA/ODE ASSI ALU OPEN SPACE NEAR CHIEF ASSIS HOUSE
    28/01/01/003
    Ward: EDO
    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    ODEKE AISA/ODE ASSI ALU OPP. ONIGBEDES HOUSE

    28/01/01/007

    Ward: EDO

    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    ODE ODALURE/OSORO/ODE IMOKU/ODE OLORI/OKEGBEDE BARRACKS A.U.D PRY. SCH. 111
    28/01/01/006
    Ward: EDO
    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    ARAROMI, IN FRONT OF ATUNLUSES HOUSE

    28/01/01/010

    Ward: EDO

    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    ODE KOLOFIN/ODEAGBARI IN FRONT OF CHIEF OLORUNS HOUSE

    28/01/01/004

    Ward: EDO

    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    ODE ODALURE/OSORO/ODE IMOKU/ODE OLORI/OKEGBEDE BARRACKS A.U.D PRIMARY SCHOOL III
    28/01/01/005
    Ward: EDO
    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    ODELUKE, IN FRONT OF LATE CHIEF ODELUKES HOUSE
    28/01/01/008
    Ward: EDO
    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    KOWODE MARKET/SUBERU/ODENIYANS HOUSE, NEAR CHIEF ADUNLUS HOUSE

    28/01/13/002

    Ward: OYINMO

    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    MR OBATIMEHINS/ALA YEYE AREGBESOLA/MR SUNDAY OLORUNTUYI, OLUMOFINS COMP

    28/01/13/004

    Ward: OYINMO

    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    OMOTUNWASE/MR GIWAS HOUSE, AT LATE PA ALIU BAKARES HOUSE
    28/01/13/008
    Ward: OYINMO
    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    OMOTUNWASE/MR GIWAS HOUSE NEAR LATE PA ALIU BAKARES HOUSE

    28/01/13/009

    Ward: OYINMO

    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    OSANIYI/ODENUSI/AKINNUGBAGBE/NIYI, AT OMOWAYES HOUSE
    28/01/13/006
    Ward: OYINMO
    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    JOHN HOLT, AT OLADUGBAS OPP TOTAL FILLING STATION
    28/01/13/003
    Ward: OYINMO
    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    ATERE/OWOLABI/ALAO/ARO/ADULOJU/SUNDAY COMP, AT OMOJOLAS HOUSE
    28/01/13/005
    Ward: OYINMO
    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    OSANIYI/ODENUSI/AKINNUGBAGBE/NIYI, AT ALETILES HOUSE
    28/01/13/007
    Ward: OYINMO
    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    KOWODE MARKET/SUBERU/ODENIYANS HOUSE, AT CHIEF ADUNLUS HOUSE
    28/01/13/001
    Ward: OYINMO
    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    OKENJO/OKEEJE CAMP/EDEBO /OSAFA 1 & 11, BESIDE AKADIRIS HOUSE

    28/01/08/008

    Ward: ISOWOPO II

    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    ODOSI 1 & 11, COURT HALL AUGA
    28/01/08/010
    Ward: ISOWOPO II
    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    OSESE 1 & 11/INUMBA, AT MR SUBERUS HOUSE
    28/01/08/002
    Ward: ISOWOPO II
    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    SEKE/FULANI CAMP, ST ANDREWS PRY SCH. AKUNU
    28/01/08/007
    Ward: ISOWOPO II
    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    EBIOLU/IYOKE 1&11, NEAR MR OLUFOYES HOUSE

    28/01/08/004

    Ward: ISOWOPO II

    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    OSESE 1 & 11/INUMBA, AT LATE AKINLOFAS HOUSE
    28/01/08/001
    Ward: ISOWOPO II
    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    OLOWU COMP, K&S PRY SCH .OKEGBALA
    28/01/10/005
    Ward: IYOMETA II
    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    ARAROMI/OSCAS, IN FRONT OF AFOLABIS HOUSE
    28/01/10/004
    Ward: IYOMETA II
    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    OWA-ALE AREA, IN FRONT OF OWALE D/45 OKORUN
    28/01/10/008
    Ward: IYOMETA II
    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    OKETUN 1&11/OKEPAYE, IN FRONT OF OWATIS HOUSE
    28/01/10/002
    Ward: IYOMETA II
    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    RESULTS

    ABADARA, ABADARA/OLUTA PRY.SCH.
    28/01/10/009
    Ward: IYOMETA II
    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    RESULTS

    TAGBADA JUNCTION IN FRONT OF TRANSFORMER
    Ward: IYOMETA II
    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    RESULTS

    ODEKE 1 & 11, IN FRONT OF LEMINAMUS HOUSE
    Ward: EKAN
    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    RESULTS

    EKAN ILE 1 & 11, SALEMS PRY. SCH. EKAN
    Ward: EKAN
    Lga: AKOKO NORTH EAST

    PDP Gov candidate, Ajayi wins polling unit

    By Rasaq Ibrahim, Kiribo

    The governorship candidate of  the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Agboola Ajayi has been declared the winner of his polling unit. 

    Agboola, who voted at his at Apoi Ward II, Unit 004 in Kiribo, Ese Odo council area, polled 194 votes to defeat his main rival, Governor Lucky Ayedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress who scored 003 votes. 

    Agboola with wife arrived at the polling booth at around 10:36 am and permitted to vote before others who were in the queue.

    The couple was accredited around, 10: 45am for voting chatted  briefly with voters before leaving the polling unit in a black Jeep. 

    Speaking shortly after casting his vote, Agboola expressed displeasure over the conduct of the excercise, alleging gross irregularities in the ongoing governorship poll. 

    He accused the Independent National Electoral Commission and the security agencies of compromising the election in favour of the candidate of the All Progressives Congress. 

    Agboola said that the preliminary report from across the 16 local  government area has shown that the election so far was far below the standard, asking the INEC chairman, Mahmood Yakubu to resign for conducting the most corrupt election in Nigeria’s political history. 

    He described the exercise as not only a sham but also synchronized attempt to murder democratic process, alleging that the stronghold of  PDP chieftains were militarised to intimidate the voters from exercising their franchise.

    RESULTS

    By Isaac Jimoh Ayodele

    Unit 031 ward 02, Eruoba beside Alade

    INEC Officials returning to Collation centre at Cathedral, Akure

    By Isaac Jimoh Ayodele

    BREAKING: PDP running mate delivers polling unit

    By Raymond Mordi, Idanre

    The candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the ongoing governorship election in Ondo State, Hon. Festus Akingbaso, has delivered his Polling Unit 8, Ward 2, Alade Okun, Alade-Idanre for his principal, Agboola Ajayi.

    Akingbaso delivered the unit with a landslide victory, scoring 187 votes to the All Progressives Congress (APC) 46 votes.

    The Labour Party (LP), the Action Alliance (AA) and the PLP got one vote each at the unit.

    The unit’s votes were counted amid fears that the community was surrounded by hoodlums reportedly determined to carry the ballot box away.

    It took the intervention of armed roving policemen who fired several shits in the air to scare the alleged hoodlums away.

    The patrolling policemen were prevailed upon to remain at the unit throughout the sorting and collation of votes.

    Hon. Festus Akingbaso

    APC Deputy Gov candidate Adelami wins polling unit

    Bisi Oladele, Owo

    The Deputy Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Ondo election Olayide Adelami has won his polling unit. 

    His party polled 209 votes to defeat the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) which polled 11 votes.

    Adelami’s voted at Unit 16, Igboroko 2, Ward 03, Ahmadiya Grammar School, Isley, Owo. He voted by 9:40am.

    The Deputy Governor commended the exercise, saying everything went smoothly, particularly in his polling unit. 

    He expressed confidence his party would coast to victory having campaigned vigorously and received well across the 18 local governments in the state.

    Total registered voters in Adelami’s unit was 850.

    RESULTS

    RESULTS

    Unit 10 ward 2 Scared Heart Primary School Cathedral

    APC 60
    PDD 46
    LP 1

    RESULTS

    Unit 009 ward 2 sacred Heart Primary School

    APC 59
    PDP 36
    ADC 2
    NRC 1

    Vote counting started by 2:30pm at Cathedral unit 10 ward 2

    By Isaac Jimoh Ayodele

    PDP Gov candidate votes, slams INEC, security agencies

    By Rasaq Ibrahim, Kiribo

    The candidate of the People Democratic Party(PDP) in Ondo governorship poll Agboola Ajayi has cast his vote at Apoi Ward II, Unit 004 in Kiribo, Ese Odo local government area.

    Agboola with wife arrived at the polling booth around 10:36 am and allowed to vote before others who were in the queue.

    The couple was accredited at about 10: 45 am for voting and chatted briefly with voters before leaving the polling unit with his black Jeep. 

    Speaking shortly after casting his vote, Agboola expressed displeasure over the conduct of the excercise, alleging gross irregularities in the ongoing governorship poll. 

    He accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the security agencies of compromising the election in favour of the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

    Agboola said that the preliminary report from across the 16 local  government areas has shown the election so far was far below the standard, asking the INEC chairman, Mahmood Yakubu to resign for conducting the most corrupt election in Nigeria’s political history. 

    He described the exercise as not only a sham but also synchronised attempt to murder democratic process, alleging that the stronghold of  PDP chieftains were militarised to intimidate the voters from exercising their franchise. 

    He said: “If INEC cannot successfully organize election in just one state, then you must know that we are running into anarchy in Nigeria.

    “I have been getting reports across the state and it is same, including me , I am a victim here in my unit and I want to say it is deliberate on the part of the REC and the INEC and don’t forget we have said earlier that we don’t trust Mrs Oluwatoyin Babalola who is the REC ; she can’t be fair. 

    “The system is compromised and there are complaints everywhere in the state including vote-buying , BVAS not working and don’t forget the machine is a rigging tools for them. It is a very shameful exercise and I think Nigerians should just call on INEC chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, if he can’t do the job, he should honorably resign because the system is totally compromised, this is sad. 

    “Under Professor Attahiru Jega as INEC chairman, our electoral process was getting to that international standard but Professor Yakubu has drawn us back , this is sad and Nigerians are not happy.”

    On the security situation, the PDP candidate said: ” From my community here it is peaceful but accused the military operatives deployment more men to his area and I would take it up with the brigade commander. They can’t be intimidating the voters.How do you station seven to 10 armed soldiers; we are not at war here !

    “On the voters turn out, despite the intimidation, people were willing to vote because they are frustrated already with things in the state and the country.”

    He expressed displeasure over the delay he experienced before he could vote due to BVAS malfunction, saying ” The system is not perfect, things are not working and it took more than 10 minutes before the BVAS could accredit me”.

    Ondo guber: DSS nabs suspected vote buyer with bags of money

    By Samuel Oamen

    Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested a suspected vote buyer in the Ondo governorship election.

    The suspect was reportedly captured with two bags of money suspected to be for the inducement of voters in the election.

    In a video seen by the Nation, the suspect was apprehended at Ward 4, Polling Unit 007 outside St. Stephen’s Primary School, Akure, Ondo State around 9 am on election day.

    Interior Minister, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo votes at ward 3 unit 17 in Aroye Igafo, Oke Agbe Akoko North West

    By Adejo David

    ADC candidate Prince Adeyemi Nejo votes

    By Osagie Otabor

    BREAKING: PDP’s Agboola Ajayi votes

    Rasaq Ibrahim, Kiribo

    The candidate of the People Democratic Party (PDP) in today’s governorship election in Ondo State, Agboola Ajayi has voted at Apoi Ward II, Unit 004, Kiribo.

    Agboola arrived at his polling unit located in Ese Odo Local Government Area of the state around 10:36am with wife to cast his vote.

    The former Deputy Governor clad in a blue caftan was warmly received at the polling unit amid cheers by his teeming supporters.

    EFCC storms Sacred Heart Primary School, Cathedral, Akure

    By Isaac Jimoh Ayodele

    Ondo poll: PDP Gov candidate Agboola yet to vote

    By Rasaq Ibrahim, Kiribo

    Almost two hours after commencement of voting, the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Agboola Ajayi is yet to cast his vote.

    Agboola is expected to vote at his Apoi II, Unit 004, RCM at Idimado quarters Kiribo, Ese Odo local government area of Ondo state. 

    As of 10:16 am, the PDP candidate is yet to arrive his polling unit to vote. 

    One of his security aides said Agboola is sleeping as he came in around 6am.

    But an impeccable source close to the PDP flag bearer told our correspondent that Agboola was on his way preparing to leave to cast his vote.

    “Very soon, Agbo will be on his way to cast his vote,” he said. 

    Agboola’s kinsmen are at the unit waiting for the PDP governorship candidate’s arrival.

    Ondo poll: Agboola arrives polling unit to vote

    By Rasaq Ibrahim, Kiribo

    The candidate of the People Democratic Party (PDP) in today’s governorship election in Ondo State, Agboola Ajayi has arrived at his polling unit.

    Agboola arrived his Apoi Ward II, Unit 004, Kiribo, Ese Odo Local Government Area of the state around 10:36am with his wife to cast his vote.

    The former Deputy Governor clad in a blue caftan was warmly received at the polling unit amid cheers by his teeming supporters.

    He was then accredited and issued the ballot paper.

    APC deputy gov candidate Adelami votes

    By Bisi Oladele

    APC deputy governorship candidate Adelami voted 9:40am at Ahmadiya Grammar School, Unit 16, Igboroko 2, Ward 3, Islelu area of Owo.

    He described the exercise as smooth and peaceful as at the time.

    Ondo poll: Why I will win, by Aiyedatiwa

    By Osagie Otabor, Akure 

    Ondo Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has expressed optimism that he would win the ongoing governorship election because he performed well in the last 10 months.

    Aiyedatiwa, who spoke after he voted at Unit 5 Ward 4 Obenla community, said he was the only candidate that campaigned across the State.

    He said the people listened to him and he expected them to display the love they showed during the campaigns with their votes.

    According to him: “I am here at Obela community at Unit 05. It has been calm and peaceful. The turnout is encouraging. I expect same situation at other locations. I believe it should be peaceful in other locations. The people will comport themselves. 

    “We are peaceful in Ondo. We have been having our election in a peaceful environment. The citizens are law-abiding. I believe the election will be peaceful and credible. 

    “I urged the people to go out and vote. They should go out and vote. I believe with what we have done in the last 10 months, the voters know who they want.

    ” I am at an advantage to win because of the work I have done in the last 10 months. I was the only candidate that covered the entire state. I felt the people, I listened to them and the people were excited at my appearance. I believed they will translate the love to vote today.”

    Voting underway at Agboola’s polling unit

    By Rasaq Ibrahim, Kiribo

    Voting is underway at the polling unit of the governorship candidate of People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Agboola Ajayi in Apoi Ward II, Unit 004, RCM, Idumado quarters Kiribo, Ese Odo council area of Ondo State.

    Accreditation and voting started at 8:05am amid heavy security presence in the polling unit.

    Officials of the Department of State Security Services, Nigeria Police Force, and Nigerian Security and Civil Defence were seen at the polling unit to ensure a violence-free election.

    Announcing the commencement of the exercise, the INEC Presiding Officer for the unit said the voting would end by 2:30 pm.

    She read out the voting process in line with the electoral guidelines.

    She also displayed the BVAS and empty ballot box while urging voters to adhere strictly to the rules and regulations.

    The INEC officials arrived at the polling unit at 7:30 am.

    APC deputy governorship candidate Olayide Adelami arrives polling unit

    By Bisi Oladele

    Physically challenged man and his wife patiently waiting to cast their votes at Sacred Heart Primary School, Cathedral, Akure.

    By Isaac Jimoh Ayodele

    Minor assists aged mother to check her name

    By Isaac Jimoh Ayodele

    Dr. Tunji Abayomi, a prominent citizen of Oke-Agbe Akoko-North East, Ondo State

    By Adejo David

    Glitch in BIVAS delays voting at Ijebu 1, Ward 4, near Muslim Praying Ground, Agunloye, Owo

    By Bisi Oladele

    The polling unit has 659 total registered voters.

    INEC official arrived and fixed the error and exercise started 9:02 am.

    Aiyedatiwa votes

    By Osagie Otabor

    Ondo Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has cast his vote at polling unit 6, Ward 4 Obenla community in the state.

    Aiyedatiwa boarded a boat at the Ugbonla jetty to get to his polling unit

    Large crowd of electorates stormed the jetty in the early hours of Saturday to go to their various communities to exercise their franchise.

    Voting commences in Aiyedatiwa polling unit

    By Osagie Otabor

    Electorates set to vote at Ward 3 unit 17, Oke-Agbe, Akoko North West Ondo

    By David Adejo

    Large turnout of voters in Irele

    By Rasaq Ibrahim, Irele

    A good number of electorates turned out across the 10 wards in Irele council area of Ondo state for the governorship election.

    The exercise has been peaceful so far as voting materials arrived at the most of the polling units as early 7am.

    Our correspondent observed presence of security agencies including operatives of the Nigerian Police and NSCDC in many of the polling units visited.

    Voters including the elderly, expectant women are eager to exericse their franchise.

    Our correspondent observed that some officials of the leading political parties participating in the poll were with bags full of cash allegedly meant for vote buying.

    At Ward 008, unit 003, Olowofoyekun 1 and 2, Anglican Pry school, Irele, party agents were seen flaunting huge cash allegedly for vote buying.

    Similarly, political parties officials at polling unit 005 were also seen wooing intending voters with cash.

    Ad hoc staff arrive at Unit 10 Ward 2 Sacred Heart Primary School, Cathedral Akure Central

    By Isaac Jimoh Ayodele

    Voting commences in Idanre

    By Raymond Mordi

    Voting has commenced early in may parts of the ancient town of Idanre, the headquarters of Idanre Local Government Area.

    INEC ad-hoc staff got to their units ahead of the commencement of the exercise.

    Voting has began in several polling units, while the preliminaries are ongoing in many other units.

    For instance, at Polling Unit 8, Ward 4, Idale-Logbosere Registration Area of the town, prospective voters were still being briefed in English and Yoruba languages by INEC officials when our reporter got there as at 8.00am.

    Electorates checking their names at Unit 10 ward 2

    By Isaac Jimoh Ayodele

    Electorates at Unit 10 ward 2, waiting to cast their votes

    By Isaac Jimoh Ayodele

    Electorate at Irele Polling unit 019, Irele local government area, waiting to be accredited

    By Rasaq Ibrahim

    Electorates checking for their names at Sared Heart Primary School

    By Isaac Jimoh Ayodele

    Deserted major road (Along Iyinre Road), Owo this morning

    By Bisi Oladele

    Commercial motorcylist transporting INEC ad hoc officials to polling unit from RAC centre for ward 008 located at Anglican Pry school, Irele

    By Rasaq Ibrahim

    INEC Official at Sacred Heart Primary School, Adegbola, Akure.

    By Isaac Jimoh Ayodele

    7:22AM

    Electorates checking their names on voters’ registers pasted on wall at Ward 008, Unit 003, Olowofoyekun, Anglican Primary School, Irele in Irele local government area of Ondo state.

    7:15AM

    Voters in riverine communities at the Ugbonla jetty to board boat to their communities for voting

    7:15AM

    Security check point and empty road along Oyemekun road, Akure, Ondo State. Ondo 2024 Governorship election

    7:14AM

    • Photos Isaac Jimoh Ayodele

    INEC begins distribution of sensitive materials for Ondo poll

    By Osagie Otabor, Akure

    The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has begun distribution of sensitive materials to the 18 local government areas.

    Stakeholders from security agencies, political parties representatives and Civil Society Organizations were at the Akure branch of the Central Bank of Nigeria(CBN) to monitor the distribution.

    The materials were first inspected to ensure they were not tampered with before being distributed.

    INEC
  • Ondo Decides: INEC uploads results on IREV

    Ondo Decides: INEC uploads results on IREV

    Two hours after the close of polls in the Ondo governorship election, about 47.7 percent of the election results have been uploaded to the INEC Election Viewing portal. 

    The Nation observed as of 4.10pm, results from about 1876 polling units out of the 3933 units have been uploaded on the portal. 

    Read Also: Ondo: BVAS not capturing elderly, INEC responds

    Idanre local government area is leading with 100 out of the 166 polling units while Akoko South East has 10 out if 80 polling units uploaded so far. 

  • Ondo: BVAS not capturing elderly, INEC responds

    Ondo: BVAS not capturing elderly, INEC responds

    A Presiding Officer, Miss Angela Oshogwe, at the ongoing governorship election in Ondo State has said that the Bio modal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) machine could not capture the faces of some elderly voters.

    Oshogwe, manning Poling Unit 19, Ward 11 Olamojuba, Ondo in Ondo West Local Government Area of the state, said that she had lodged the complaints to the concerned authorities.

    She added that the response she got was that the complaint was not limited to her polling unit, stating that the elderly had been waiting for long to vote without success.

    According to her, there is the possibility of the BVAS to function before the close of voting.

    Reacting to the complaint, Rotimi Oyekanmi, the Chief Press Secretary to INEC Chairman, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the commission was aware of the development in “very limited” polling units

    “We are aware that in very limited cases, a few elderly voters couldn’t be accredited by the BVAS at first attempt. But, in subsequent attempts, the problem was resolved.

    “A Presiding Officer in one polling unit (PU) out of 3,933 PUs in Ondo State is not in the position to say how widespread a technical problem is.

    “From the reports at our disposal, so far, the BVAS is performing satisfactorily. It is not unusual for technical issues to occur in a major off-season election like the one we are conducting today.

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    “We anticipated it and made adequate arrangements to respond to any type of challenge,” Oyekanmi said

    A septuagenarian, Mrs Agnes Olapade, who was affected by the technical problem, said that she was disappointed that she could not vote due to malfunction of the BVAS.

    Olapade said she had been at the polling unit, with other affected elderly voters, since 8:00 a.m. without being able to vote.

    According to her. she voted in the previous elections without any difficulty.

    Similarly, Mrs Rukayat Olawoye, 87 years old, said that she came out because of the voting but was disappointed at the difficulty occasioned by the BVAS.

    Another septuagenarian, Mrs Ronke Fayankimi, stated that she and other affected voters would continue to wait, to see if the BVAS would  capture their faces.

    (NAN)

  • Ondo election: Traditional rulers commend INEC, security

    Ondo election: Traditional rulers commend INEC, security

    Two first-class traditional rulers in the Akoko area of Ondo State have commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies for their conduct in the ongoing governorship election in the state.

    The two kings also urged political parties and their supporters to see the outcome of the election as a will of God and accept the outcome when it is finally announced by the electoral body.

     Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in his palace at Ikare, Oba Adeleke Adedoyin, Owa-Ale of Ikare-Akoko, said the people of Ondo state, as peace lovers, must shun any form of violence that could arise from the poll.

    According to him, the election has been peaceful, so far, and people are casting their votes without any issue.

    “Election should not be a do or die affair. No matter what, it is, just one person will be declared winner.

    “I will advise the candidates and their supporters to accept the outcome of the election.

    There should not be any form of rancour and violence that will disturb the peace in the state, because we are all one.

    “And if for any reason, one party is not satisfy with the outcome of the poll, such party should seek legal redress instead of  causing problems,” he said.

    Read Also: Ondo election: CSOs warn against vote buying

    Also speaking with NAN, Oba Issa Olanipekun IV, Saki of Arigidi-Akoko, in  Akoko NorthWest Local Government Area, commended INEC officials and security agencies for a peaceful election in his domain and beyond

    He also called on political supporters not to allow politicians to use them for their own selfish interest.

    “So far, there is peace in Arigidi Akoko and people are voting for candidates of their choice. Nobody is harassing anybody . As far as I am concerned the election is peaceful.

    “By the grace of God,  there will not be any problem because we had a meeting with INEC in Akure and we have warned our subjects to stay away from trouble.

    “So, I am very sure that there will be no chaos. The era of political crisis when we had ‘operation wet e” is gone,” he said.

    (NAN)

  • YYC condemns call for removal of INEC boss

    YYC condemns call for removal of INEC boss

    President, Yoruba Youth Council (YYC) Comrade Eric Oduwole has expressed dismay over calls for the sack of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, which he described as ill-motivated, baseless and against national interest.

    According to Oluwole, the timing of these calls, emerging just days before the governorship election in Ondo State, raises concerns about possible political motives. 

    Specifically, he said: “It is troubling that calls for Prof. Yakubu’s removal seem to arise repeatedly whenever an election is near, creating unnecessary tension and appearing calculated to disrupt the stability of the electoral process. This is unpatriotic and counterproductive.

    “In particular, we are disturbed by the hashtag #YakubuMustGo trending on X (formerly Twitter). The YYC views this as an unfounded attack on Prof. Yakubu’s integrity and an attempt to undermine INEC’s leadership at a critical time. Such agitation against him is orchestrated by individuals who do not have Nigeria’s best interests at heart.

    Read Also: Ondo polls: NDYC passes vote of confidence on INEC boss

    “Over the years, calls for the removal of INEC Chairs, including Prof. Yakubu, have often been dismissed by patriotic Nigerians as baseless and harmful to our democratic progress. Prof. Yakubu has demonstrated exemplary leadership, showing unwavering commitment to impartiality, accountability, and transparency. His dedication has significantly strengthened our electoral process, ensuring it becomes more credible and respected, both at home and internationally.

    “Prof. Yakubu’s reforms have fortified global confidence in Nigeria’s democracy, guiding our great nation toward a stronger democratic path. We believe that current calls for his removal, rather than advancing Nigeria’s progress, threaten to undo the gains we have collectively achieved under his stewardship. These calls are detrimental to the principles of democracy that we hold dear as a people.

    “As youths who value Nigeria’s democratic journey, the YYC stands in firm support of Prof. Mahmood Yakubu. We pass a vote of confidence in his leadership of INEC, knowing he will continue to uphold the values of integrity, impartiality, and accountability. His commitment to peaceful elections, shown by his insistence on peace accords at all electoral levels, has reduced election-related violence, an achievement that deserves commendation, not baseless criticism.

    “We, the Yoruba Youth Council, remain resolute in our support for Prof. Yakubu’s exemplary service to Nigeria and reject any attempts to destabilise INEC under his leadership. We call on all patriotic Nigerians to recognie and appreciate the progress we have made in our democracy, thanks in part to Prof. Yakubu’s contributions, and to join us in rejecting these unfounded attacks.”

  • Ondo polls: NDYC passes vote of confidence on INEC boss

    Ondo polls: NDYC passes vote of confidence on INEC boss

    The Niger Delta Youth Congress (NDYC) has passed a vote of confidence on the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, especially in the way and manner he is discharging his mandate at the commission. 

    In a statement by its National Coordinator, Comrade Israel Uwejeyan, on Thursday, the group said it holds INEC’s mandate in high regard, recognising the essential role it plays in ensuring that Nigerian elections are conducted freely, fairly, and credibly. 

    In the statement which reads in part, it said: “We commend Professor Yakubu for his unwavering commitment to steering INEC with integrity, professionalism, and a clear vision for transparency and efficiency. The recent timing of these allegations, aligning conspicuously with the upcoming Ondo State elections, raises concerns about the true intent behind them. We view this as a calculated move to sow discord and cast a shadow of doubt over the electoral process, distracting both INEC and the public from the critical task of conducting free and fair elections.

    “We call on the Nigerian public to disregard these unfounded claims, and instead, keep sight of the larger goals of national unity and democratic integrity. We stand resolutely with Professor Yakubu and affirm our confidence in his commitment to upholding the sanctity of Nigeria’s elections. 

    “Furthermore, we appeal to Nigerian youth, as key stakeholders in the future of our democracy, to remain vigilant and discerning, resisting any efforts to derail or distort our democratic processes through misinformation and divisive tactics.

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    “The NDYC urges all political actors, civil society organisations, and stakeholders within the democratic process to throw their support behind INEC’s mission. It is crucial that we allow the commission the independence it needs to fulfill its mandate, free from the undue influence of selfish interests that seek to overshadow the genuine aspirations of Nigerians for good governance and a stable future. We must collectively ensure that our electoral processes remain transparent, peaceful, and reflective of the true will of the Nigerian people.

    “Finally, we reiterate our full confidence in Professor Mahmood Yakubu’s leadership of INEC. We encourage him to continue his work with courage and determination, unshaken by these distractions, knowing that the NDYC and well-meaning Nigerians across the country support his efforts. Under his capable guidance, we believe INEC will continue to uphold the highest principles of democracy, justice, and fairness, which are vital to Nigeria’s progress and stability.”

  • JUST IN: INEC begins distribution of sensitive materials for Ondo poll

    JUST IN: INEC begins distribution of sensitive materials for Ondo poll

    The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has begun distribution of sensitive materials to the 18 local government areas.

    Stakeholders from security agencies, political parties representatives and Civil Society Organizations were at the Akure branch of the Central Bank of Nigeria(CBN) to monitor the distribution.

    Read Also: Ondo polls: PDP rejects more INEC staff

    The materials were first inspected to ensure they were not tampered with before being distributed.

    Details Shortly…

  • IPAC urges INEC, security to remain neutral

    IPAC urges INEC, security to remain neutral

    The Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has appealed to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies to remain neutral and impartial in Saturday’s governorship election in Ondo State.

    It urged both INEC and security agencies to ensure a level playing field for all political parties and candidates.

    IPAC National Chairman, Alhaji Yusuf Dantalle, made the appeal in Akure at a stakeholders meeting and voter’s sensitization for a peaceful, transparent and inclusive election.

    Dantalle said the roles of INEC and security were critical to maintaining the trust and confidence of the electorates. He said the people need to see the neutrality of the institutions to promote the country’s democracy.

    Read Also: Enough is enough

    Dantalle said that the election was not war but an exercise in a democracy, where Nigeria chose leaders who would promote good governance, accountability, and development.

    He said: “As stakeholders, we must prioritize peace, equity, and justice. Let us work together to create an environment conducive to credible elections. I urge all stakeholders to adhere to the principles of democracy, respect the rights of others, and prioritize the interests of the Ondo people and Nigeria in general.

    “As we approach this important electoral process, it is imperative that we emphasize the significance of conducting a free, fair, and peaceful election. Stakeholders must all play by the rules, adhering to the electoral guidelines, constitution, and electoral act.

    “To the voters in the State, we urge you to exercise your civic duty without hindrance. Vote for the candidates of your choice, based on their manifesto, track record, and leadership qualities. Reject any form of vote buying, as it undermines the integrity of our democracy.”

    “To the contestants, we urge you to know that the will of the electorates is sacrosanct and should be respected. The decision to choose leaders rests squarely on the shoulders of the people and that is what makes democracy unique.

    Therefore, contestants in any election must resist the temptation to manipulate the process or attempt to force themselves on the people.”

  • Sensitive election materials arrive Akure, says INEC

    Sensitive election materials arrive Akure, says INEC

    The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the arrival of sensitive materials for the governorship election in Akure, Ondo State capital.

    The commission disclosed this on Monday.

    The election will hold on Saturday with 17 political parties on the ballot.

    Read Also: Police announce diversion of traffic in Akure

    The INEC added that the materials “arrived in Akure, the State capital, and received by officials of the Central Bank of Nigeria. The materials were conveyed to Akure by the Nigeria Airforce.”

    The commission disclosed that it had deployed 15,500 ad hoc staff for the election. No fewer than 1,757,205 persons are eligible to vote, upon collection of their permanent voter cards out of 2,053,061 registered voters in the state.

  • INEC accredits 111 domestic, international observers to monitor poll

    INEC accredits 111 domestic, international observers to monitor poll

    The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Mahmood Yakubu said the commission has accredited 111 domestic and international organisations that would deploy 3,554 observers for the election.

    Prof Yakubu who disclosed this yesterday at a stakeholders meeting added: We have also accredited over 100 radio, television, newspaper and online media organisations deploying about 700 personnel, including 129 female journalists, the largest number for any off-cycle governorship election in Nigeria. “

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    The chairman said about 2,053,061 registered voters will participate in next week’s governorship election in Ondo State.

    He enjoined all those involved in the electoral and democratic process in the state to work closely with the commission to deliver a peaceful and credible election.