Latest news in ondo state election

Ondo State is in the news again! Here are the latest updates on the Ondo State election:

Latest News:

  1. APC's Akeredolu wins Ondo governorship election: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the Ondo State governorship election. Akeredolu polled 244,842 votes to defeat his closest rival, Eyitayo Jegede of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who got 206,835 votes.
  2. PDP rejects election results: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected the results of the Ondo State governorship election, describing it as "a charade" and "a mockery of democracy". The party's candidate, Eyitayo Jegede, has vowed to challenge the results in court.
  3. INEC defends election process: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has defended the conduct of the Ondo State governorship election, saying it was free, fair, and credible. INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, has assured that the commission will investigate any allegations of irregularities.
  4. Security agencies deployed to maintain peace: The Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies have been deployed to maintain peace in Ondo State following the election. The deployment is aimed at preventing any post-election violence or unrest.
  5. Akeredolu promises to work for all Ondo people: The newly elected Governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has promised to work for the benefit of all Ondo people, regardless of their political affiliations. Akeredolu has also pledged to tackle the state's economic challenges and improve the living standards of the people.

Previous Updates:

  1. Election holds amidst tight security: The Ondo State governorship election held on October 10, 2020, amidst tight security measures. The election was characterized by a low turnout of voters, with many residents complaining of voter apathy.
  2. Candidates make last-minute campaigns: The candidates of the major political parties in Ondo State made last-minute campaigns to woo voters. The APC's Akeredolu and the PDP's Jegede were among the candidates who crisscrossed the state, promising to deliver good governance and development.
  3. INEC warns against vote buying: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) warned against vote buying and other forms of electoral malpractices during the election. The commission also deployed observers to monitor the election and ensure its credibility.

These are the latest updates on the Ondo State election. I hope this information is helpful!