The All Progressives Congress (APC) has emerged victorious in the Ondo Governorship Election, winning all 18 Local Government Areas with a significant margin. This sweeping victory solidifies APC’s dominance in the state.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has recommenced the collation of results for the Ondo Governorship election following a break.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has secured a dominant lead by winning in all 18 local government areas announced so far. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ranked second.
The collation officer, Prof. Olayemi Akinwunmi, previously announced a recess to allow time for the arrival of results from the remaining local governments, which he mentioned are located quite far from Akure, the capital city.
Prof Akinwunmi suggested, “I propose we adjourn until 12 noon. Two of the local governments, Ilaje and Ese Odo, have not yet arrived due to their distance from here. We should allow them time to reach us; therefore, let’s reconvene at 12 noon.”
The 15 Local Government Areas announced so far include Ifedore, Ondo East, Ileoluji Oke-Igbo, Idanre, Irele, Akoko South West, Owo, Ondo West, Akoko South East, Akoko North West; and also comprise Ose-Akure regions: specifically the north of it being covered as well – such that both Northeast & Northwest portions are accounted for too (Akure); similarly in southwards direction additionally encompassing within boundaries.
The remaining three local governments are Ilaje, Odigbo, and Ese Odo.
Of the 15 local governments announced so far, only one encountered a contentious issue. In Idanre LG, a PDP agent raised concerns about vote buying, ballot box snatching, and no elections occurring in certain areas. He requested that the returning officer reject Idanre’s results.
INEC National Commissioner, Prof Kunle Ajayi, speaking to Channels Television in Akure, the capital of Ondo State before the collation began, assured residents that the results would be announced by 6 am at the latest.
I assure you that we will stay here until the winner is announced. We won’t leave until we’ve received results from the last local government.
The National Commissioner added, “I am not worried that everything might be concluded by 6 a.m.”
See the breakdown of the LGs announced so far:
1. Ifedore LGA:
APC: 14,157
PDP: 5,897
SDP: 21
2. Ondo East LGA:
APC: 8,163
PDP: 2,843
SDP: 15
3. IleOluji/OkeIgbo LGA:
APC: 16,600
PDP: 4,442
SDP: 08
4. Idanre LGA:
APC: 9,114
PDP: 8,940
LP: 24
APGA: 25
5. Irele LGA
APC: 17,117
PDP: 6,601
LP: 15
APGA: 30
6. Akoko South West LGA
APC: 29,700
ADP: 87
PDP: 5,517
APGA: 23
SDP: 11
7: Owo LGA:
APC: 31,914
ADP: 140
PDP: 4,740
AAC: 16
APGA: 36
LP: 42
8: Ose LGA
AA: 03
AAC: 08
APGA: 19
ADC: 141
APC: 16,555
LP: 06
PDP: 4,472
9: Akure South LGA:
AA: 08
AAC: 58
APGA: 95
ADC: 630
APC: 32,969
PDP: 17,926
LP: 238
SDP: 138
ZLP: 252
10: Akoko North East:
AA: 03
AAC: 19
APGA: 36
APC: 25,657
LP: 14
PDP: 5,072
SDP: 03
11. Ondo West LGA
A: 31
AA: 09
AAC: 30
ADC: 415
ADP: 143
APC: 20,755
LP: 181
PDP: 6,387
SDP: 123
12. Akoko South East LGA
A: 02
AAC: 04
ADC: 81
ADP: 28
APC: 12,140
APGA: 19
PDP: 2,692
SDP: 03
13. Akoko North West LGA
A: 06
AA: 04
AAC: 14
ADC: 130
ADP: 51
APC: 25,010
APGA: 21
LP: 23
PDP: 5,502
SDP: 05
14. Akure North LGA
A: 9
ADC: 180
APC: 14,451
LP: 238
PDP: 5,787
PRP: 6
SDP: 46
15. Okitipupa LGA
A: 5
ADC 284
APC: 26,811
LP: 27
PDP: 10,233
PRP: 17
SDP: 18
16. Odigbo LGA
AA: 08
AAC: 29
APGA: 76
APC: 26,683
LP: 34
PDP: 9,348
PRP: 31
SDP: 12
ZLP: 70
17. Ilaje LGA
AA: 02
AAC: 10
ADC: 107
AGPA: 21
APC: 24,474
PDP: 3,632
LP: 176
ZLP: 04
18. Ese Odo LGA
AA: 01
AAC: 03
APC: 14,511
APGA: 17
PDP: 7,814
LP: 45
