The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday, November 20, presented certificates of return to Ondo state governor-elect, Lucky Aiyedatiwa and his Deputy at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja.
Aiyedatiwa won the November 16 governorship election in Ondo state, defeating 17 other candidates.
The certificate was presented to the governor and his deputy by the National Commissioner supervising Ondo state, Prof Kunle Ajayi.
Speaking after receiving the certificate, the governor elect said the presentation marked the end of a political journey that started few months ago with the release of the electoral timetable by INEC and the conduct of party primaries.
He thanked the people if the state for the confidence reposed in him and for coming out to exercise their franchise and renewing his mandate.
He said: “The mandate you have just renewed via your huge votes across the 18 LGAs where we won convincingly has placed a burden on me to serve you better than I did before now.”
He also thanked President Bola Tinubu, whom he said provided a level playing field for all parties.
While he thanked other stakeholders for their commitment to the electoral process, Aiyedatiwa praised INEC for “conducting a free, fair, transparent, credible, and inclusive election.”
National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje led some members of the party’s National Working Committee to the event which also had in attendance, Ogun state governor, Dapo Abiodun and members of the National Assembly from Ondo state.
The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in last Saturday’s governorship election, Hon Agboola Ajayi, has rejected the results of the election.
Ajayi said he would head to the tribunal to seek justice.
The former Deputy Governor said he kept silent since results of the election were announced to enable him investigate what he termed ‘contents of criminality prosecuted by both APC and the INEC.’
Ajayi said the investigation uncovered lots of actions undertaken to compromise the electoral desires of the people.
Speaking in a statement by his Special Adviser, Ayo Fadaka, Ajayi said democracy could not thrive in an environment where unabated criminality was perpetrated in the prosecution of an election by INEC.
He said elections conducted by INEC since the APC assumed power in 2015 has continued in the tradition of hijacking the process and delivering results that were diametrically in contrast with expressed electoral desires.
According to him: “While not divulging the nature and extent of the results of our investigations for now, our only prayer is that those who possess the privileges to determine the fate of people and nation should begin to live up to expectations and fear God, in the interest of our nation, it’s wellness, peace and tranquility, else they be reduced to same level of criminals and bandits who continuously lay landmines that undermine the progress of our nation.
“We particularly call on the Judiciary to brace up and perform the sacred and onerous responsibilities to guarantee the portability of justice to people and institutions that seek it, the nation and people will appreciate that.
“In summary, we reject the results of the Nov 16th election and will take legal actions to reverse the debauchery, that is the option available to us and we are hopeful that man and God who is the ultimate will give us justice. It is time we begin to eschew criminality from our electoral process.”
Governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Prince Adeyemi Nejo, has accepted the outcome of last Saturday’s governorship election in Ondo state.
Prince Nejo, who came a distant third at the poll, said he reviewed the conduct of the election and accepted that it was peaceful.
Nejo congratulated Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa for emerging victorious at the polls.
He said the election was not free of certain imperfections and pockets of challenges characteristic of any electoral process anywhere in the world.
Prince Nejo said the election was conducted in substantial compliance with the provisions of the Electoral Act, 2022.
He said: “Furthermore, and considering the towering imperative to prioritise the interest of the people of Ondo State over personal individual interest or ambition, I have in consultation with my supporters and party leaders and faithful, resolved to felicitate with the winner of the election, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, to wish him well and share in the joy of his victory.
“While we continue, as a candidate and as a party, to play our role as a viable opposition by holding the State Government under the leadership of Gov. Aiyedatiwa accountable for policies and actions taken in government, we wish him resounding success in office as he continues to govern the State till February 2025 when he shall take the oath of office to preside over the affairs of the State for another four years.”
Also, the lawmaker representing Akoko South/East and South/West Federal Constituency, Asiwaju Adegboyega Adefarati, called on the people to put politics aside and support Governor Aiyedatiwa
Hon Adefarati, who congratulated Aiyedatiwa on his electoral victory, hailed the people for reposing their trust in the Governor’s leadership to steer the state towards greater prosperity for another four years.
Adefarati said the election was an affirmation of the Governor’s unwavering commitment to the development and well-being of the people.
He said: “Your Excellency, your re-election is a clear demonstration of the confidence Ondo State citizens have in your ability to deliver. It reflects their satisfaction with the progress recorded under your administration and their hope for even greater accomplishments in the years ahead.
“I assure you of my continued partnership to foster growth and address the needs of the people across all sectors. The collaborative efforts between the state and federal governments to ensure that dividends of democracy trickle down to all in Ondo State.”
Adefarati who called on all stakeholders, irrespective of political affiliations, to rally around the Governor to ensure the success of his administration, said only united and collective efforts were pivotal to building a prosperous and inclusive Ondo State.
“Let us put politics aside and focus on advancing the interests of our state. Together, we can achieve the Ondo State of our dreams,” he added.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on his victory in the Ondo state governorship election held on Saturday.
The president also commended the peaceful and orderly conduct of the election, praising the maturity displayed by all political actors throughout the process.
In a statement issued by his special adviser on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Sunday, President Tinubu lauded the 17 political parties and their candidates for their sense of purpose during the campaigns and the election, attributing the success of the exercise to the civility demonstrated by the people of Ondo State.
He encouraged all political stakeholders to ensure that this spirit of orderliness continues in post-election activities.
President Tinubu described the election as a “litmus test” for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), commending the electoral body for its early preparation, efficient deployment of staff and materials, and the swift handling of the process.
He specifically praised INEC for successfully uploading over 98% of results on Election Day, which he said reinforced public confidence in the institution.
He also extended his appreciation to security agencies, including the Nigerian Police Force, National Civil Defence Corps, Federal Road Safety Corps, National Youth Service Corps, and the military, for their professionalism in maintaining peace and order during the elections.
For candidates dissatisfied with the election outcome, the President urged them to utilize the judicial system to seek redress, emphasizing the importance of adhering to democratic principles.
Returning Officer of INEC and Vice Chancellor of Federal University, Lokoja, Prof. Akinwumi Olayemi Durotimi, who declared Aiyedatiwa winner of the poll said he polled the highest number of votes cast.
Prof. Akinwumi said Aiyedatiwa met all the constitutional requirements and declared him Governor-elect.
The victory of Aiyedatiwa was expected but it was the margin of defeat that was in contention.
Aiyedatiwa is the first Governor in the state to serve as Deputy Governor, Acting Governor, and an elected Governor. His fresh mandate will begin in February next year.
What made the victory of Aiyedatiwa easy and smooth was the refusal of many chieftains of the PDP to support his candidacy. Those who refused to support Ajayi said it was payback time for him to leave the party.
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
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
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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.
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
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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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
…decry candidates stepping down few hours to election
The Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room, a coalition of civil society groups accredited to monitor the Ondo state governorship election has warned political parties and their candidates participating in Saturday’s election against engaging in acts that will undermine the credibility of the election.
It particularly warned the parties to avoid engaging in any form of electoral malpractice, or vote buying as such activities undermine the credibility of the election and can erode public trust in elections.
In a pre-election report, signed by the convener, Yunusa Z. Ya’u and co-conveners, Franklin Oloniju and Mimidoo Achakpa, the situation room expressed concern over the poor voter mobilization and campaigns by political parties ahead of this election.
The Situation Room said this had become a re-occurring issue in every election in the country, especially the trend of candidates and their political parties “stepping down” and endorsing an opponent at the last minute of the election.
It said: “In just 48 hours before the election, there are reports that 3 political parties have stepped down and endorsed one of the major candidates in this election. This calls for an electoral reform that places a greater burden of responsibility and accountability on political parties.”
The group said: “In the build-up to this election, Situation Room embarked on a series of activities and engagements with relevant stakeholders. These included dialogue sessions with the electoral management body, political parties, security agencies and civic groups from Ondo State as well as a governorship debate that provided an opportunity for candidates to answer questions regarding their manifesto, enabling voters to assess the candidates based on communal issues.
“Situation Room notes with some levels of caution and optimism, the generally calm atmosphere pervading the election environment and acknowledges that it vastly differs from the tension-generating environment of past elections in the State.
“Situation Room hopes that this positive trend will endure till the end of the election process and beyond. However, this positive state of affairs does not obviate the existence of pockets of incidents and breakout of low-key political disagreements in the State.
“In particular, Situation Room notes the intolerance shown by supporters of some of the contending parties with regard to the forceful removal and destruction of rivals’ advertising boards and posters. We, therefore, caution against such behaviours of intolerance.
“Given the continuous fall in voter turnout in recent elections, stakeholders should intensify voter education efforts, particularly at the last minute, to combat voter apathy and ensure that citizens understand the importance of their participation in this election.
The group said it is gratifying to note INEC’s promise to learn from the lessons gathered from the Edo election. We hope that INEC will show the willingness and capacity to live up to that promise.
The Situation Room ask the commission to ensure that polling units open on time, as any delay can disenfranchise voters and undermine the credibility of the process, adding that Inefficient logistics, such as election officials arriving late or being misdirected, have hampered previous elections.
INEC, it said must ensure vehicles and personnel are adequately briefed on their routes to avoid delays. INEC should also ensure that materials already deployed to the RACs and Super RACs are moved to the polling units on time.
It said further that the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) should function optimally based on the report from the Mock test while INEC must ensure that the trained personnel are readily available to handle technical issues swiftly, ensuring that voters are not disenfranchised due to faulty equipment.
It encourages INEC to ensure that people with disability and other vulnerable persons like pregnant women and the aged are accorded priority attention at polling units and ensure assistive materials are effectively utilized.
In addition, it said INEC must ensure that the collation process is transparent and venues are made accessible to observers and fully lit to avoid the incidents that happened in the Edo election where the collation of results in some wards was done in darkness or relocated to the local government centres. INEC must safeguard the sanctity of the election results at all levels of the collation process.
According to the group, while a high level of security deployment is essential to deter breach of electoral peace, the presence of security forces must not be seen as intimidating to voters, while excessive displays of force can contribute to an atmosphere of fear and suppress voter turnout.
It said: “In past elections, we observed that security deployment has been uneven, with more officers concentrated in urban areas, leaving rural communities under-secured. The deployment must be evenly spread across both urban and rural areas and strategically to prevent possible disruptions.
“The police and other security agencies should maintain impartiality throughout the electoral process. Security lapses in previous elections, despite promises of improved professionalism, have undermined public trust.
“We urge the police to ensure their officers uphold the law without bias, and that electoral activities proceed without any interference from the security agencies.
“We urge security agencies to ensure that officers deployed for the election are provided with adequate transportation and timely welfare to enable them to perform their duties effectively. Relying solely on INEC provisions has been problematic in the past. This must not resurface in this election.
“Adequate security must be provided at all polling units, collation centres, and for the transportation of election materials. We equally call on the security agencies to be vigilant while manning the entry points to polling units to apprehend would-be hoodlums commissioned to disrupt the election process. We insist on transparency during collation, and any form of exclusion of accredited agents and observers must be avoided to ensure trust in the process.”
