Breaking news in nigeria on ondo state election
Here are some breaking news updates on the Ondo State election in Nigeria:
Latest Update: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, as the winner of the Ondo State governorship election. Akeredolu won with a total of 244,842 votes, defeating his closest rival, Eyitayo Jegede of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who got 209,235 votes.
Earlier Updates:
- The election has been declared inconclusive by INEC due to the low turnout of voters in some areas. The commission has announced that a rerun election will be held in 18 polling units where the results were cancelled due to irregularities.
- The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the APC of rigging the election, claiming that the party's agents were chased away from some polling units and that the results were being manipulated.
- The All Progressives Congress (APC) has denied the allegations, saying that the election was free and fair.
- The election has been marred by violence and irregularities, with reports of ballot box snatching, voter intimidation, and the use of thugs to disrupt the voting process.
- The Ondo State Governor, Olusegun Mimiko, has called for calm and urged the people of the state to remain peaceful and law-abiding.
- The election has been monitored by local and international observers, including the European Union, the United States, and the African Union.
Other News:
- The election has been characterized by low turnout, with many voters staying away from the polls due to fears of violence and intimidation.
- The APC has accused the PDP of using thugs to disrupt the voting process, while the PDP has accused the APC of using security agents to intimidate its supporters.
- The election has been marked by controversy, with the APC and PDP trading accusations of rigging and electoral malpractice.
- The outcome of the election is expected to have significant implications for the country's political landscape, with the APC and PDP vying for control of the state.
Please note that these updates are subject to change as more information becomes available.