Ondo state election news
Ondo State is a state in Nigeria, and as such, it has its own election news and updates. Here are some recent news and updates on elections in Ondo State:
2020 Ondo State Governorship Election
- The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) conducted the Ondo State Governorship election on October 10, 2020.
- The election was won by Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who polled 244,842 votes to defeat his closest rival, Eyitayo Jegede of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who got 195,791 votes.
- The election was marred by allegations of vote-buying, violence, and irregularities, which led to a petition by the PDP challenging the outcome of the election.
2022 Ondo State Local Government Election
- The Ondo State Independent Electoral Commission (OSIEC) conducted the local government election in the state on March 6, 2022.
- The election was won by the All Progressives Congress (APC), which won 15 out of the 18 local government areas in the state.
- The election was marred by allegations of rigging, vote-buying, and violence, which led to a petition by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) challenging the outcome of the election.
Upcoming Elections in Ondo State
- The next election in Ondo State is the 2023 governorship election, which is scheduled to hold on March 11, 2023.
- The election is expected to be a keenly contested one, with several candidates from different political parties vying for the governorship seat.
- The election is also expected to be influenced by the ongoing political realignments in the state, with some political parties and individuals defecting to other parties.
Recent Political Developments in Ondo State
- In recent times, there have been several political developments in Ondo State, including the defection of some prominent politicians from the APC to the PDP.
- The state has also seen a surge in political activities, with several political parties and individuals campaigning for the upcoming governorship election.
- The election is expected to be a significant one, with the outcome having implications for the political landscape of the state and the country as a whole.
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