Hottest news on oyo governorship election 2019
Here are some of the hottest news on the Oyo State Governorship Election 2019:
- INEC Declares Makinde Winner: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Seyi Makinde of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the winner of the Oyo State Governorship Election 2019. Makinde polled 515,621 votes to defeat his closest rival, Adebayo Adelabu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who scored 357,982 votes. (Source: Vanguard)
- Makinde's Victory a Landslide: Seyi Makinde's victory was described as a landslide, with a margin of over 157,000 votes. This is seen as a significant upset, as the APC had been in power in Oyo State since 2011. (Source: The Nation)
- Adelabu Concedes Defeat: Adebayo Adelabu, the APC candidate, conceded defeat and congratulated Makinde on his victory. Adelabu said he would work with the new government to ensure a smooth transition. (Source: Premium Times)
- Makinde's Campaign Promises: Makinde had campaigned on a platform of improving the economy, education, and healthcare in Oyo State. He also promised to tackle corruption and ensure good governance. (Source: ThisDay)
- INEC's Challenges: The election was not without its challenges. INEC faced issues with card readers, which led to delays and disruptions in some polling units. (Source: Punch)
- Security Concerns: There were reports of violence and intimidation in some areas, particularly in the Ibadan North East/South East Federal Constituency. (Source: The Guardian)
- Makinde's Inauguration: Seyi Makinde is expected to be inaugurated as the new Governor of Oyo State on May 29, 2019. (Source: Leadership)
- APC's Post-Election Crisis: The APC has been embroiled in a crisis following the election, with some party members accusing the leadership of rigging the election. (Source: Daily Trust)
- Makinde's Cabinet: Makinde has announced his cabinet, which includes a mix of experienced politicians and technocrats. (Source: The Punch)
- Oyo State's New Direction: Makinde has promised to take Oyo State in a new direction, focusing on development and progress. (Source: The Nation)
These are just a few of the hottest news on the Oyo State Governorship Election 2019.