Aiyedatiwa wins Ondo APC primary

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has been declared winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary held over the weekend in the state.

Aiyedatiwa polled a total of 48, 569 votes to clinch the party’s ticket for the forthcoming November 16 governorship election. His closest contender, Mayowa Akinfolarin, trailed behind with 15,343 votes, while Chief Olusola Oke secured the third position with 14,865 votes.

The Chairman of the Governorship Primary Election Committee and Governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Ododo. Governor Ododo, reflecting on the competitive nature of the primaries, highlighted the rigorous contest that characterized the electoral process.

The primaries held across the 18 council areas of Ondo State, witnessed fervent participation from party members and supporters.

Aiyedatiwa was sworn in as governor of the state on December 27, 2023, following the demise of the former governor,. Rotimi Akeredolu.

See the total results from the primary below

Total number of voters 117922

Total number of accredited voters 95,178

Total votes cast 95178

Invalid- Nil

Jimi Odimayo 490

Omogoroye Judith 115

Aiyedatiwa 48,569

Kekemeke 1045

Soji Ehinlanwo 492