In Akure, Ondo state, the victory trumpet blares for Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the incumbent governor of the state, as he clinches the top spot in the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election.
The APC’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle made the proclamation in the wee hours of Monday, April 23. Aiyedatiwa’s triumph stood tall amidst the competition of 15 other candidates.
Governor Ahmed Ododo, heading the election committee, unveiled the final scores. Aiyedatiwa amassed a commanding 48,569 votes, outshining contenders Mayowa Akinfolarin and Olusola Oke, who secured 15,343 and 14,865 votes, respectively, clinching the second and third positions.
This victory paves Aiyedatiwa’s way to represent the APC in the upcoming November 16 governorship election.
Ondo Governor, HE. Lucky Aiyedatiwa has been declared winner of the Party's Primary Election & candidate in the November 16 governorship election. Declared votes by the Gov. Ahmed Ododo-led Election Committee:
— APC Nigeria (@OfficialAPCNg) April 22, 2024
Aiyedatiwa – 48,569
Mayowa Akinfolarin – 15,343
Olusola Oke – 14,865 pic.twitter.com/YpfygZ0VLx
Check out the final result of the Ondo APC governorship primary below:
Lucky Aiyedatiwa: 48,569
Wale Akinterinwa: 1,952
Olusola Oke: 14,915
Mayowa Akinfolarin: 15,343
Jimoh Ibrahim: 9,456
Isaacs Kekemeke: 1,045
Ohunyeye Olamide Felix: 424
Gbenga Edema: 395
Morayo Lebi: 290
Diran Iyantan: 348
Jimi Odimayo: 490
Ifeoluwa Oyedele: 462
Funmilayo Adekojo: 529
Olusoji Adewale Ehinlanwo: 492
Francis Faduyile: 353
Funke Omogoroye Judith: 115
Total registered voters: 171,922
Total accredited voters: 95,178
Total valid votes: 95,178
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