The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, the winner of the 2024 Ondo State governorship election held on Saturday. Aiyedatiwa emerged victorious, winning in all 18 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state.
The final result, announced on Sunday by the State Returning Officer, Professor Olayemi Akinwumi, revealed that Aiyedatiwa polled a total of 366,781 votes, defeating his closest rival, Agboola Ajayi of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who garnered 117,845 votes.
Prof. Akinwumi, the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University Lokoja, stated:
“I, Professor Olayemi Durotimi Akinwumi, hereby certify that I am the Returning Officer for the 2024 Ondo State governorship election held on 16th November 2024. That Aiyedatiwa Lucky Orimisan of the APC, having satisfied the requirements of the law, is hereby declared the winner and governor-elect.”
Election Statistics
The total valid votes stood at 497,077, while 11,886 votes were rejected. The total votes cast were 508,963.
Aiyedatiwa’s victory was comprehensive, securing wins even in areas traditionally dominated by the opposition. Notably, in Idanre LGA, where the PDP’s deputy governorship candidate, Mr. Festus Akingbaso, hails from, the APC candidate triumphed with 14,157 votes, compared to PDP’s 5,897 votes.
Claims of Irregularities
Despite the decisive win, the PDP raised allegations of electoral malpractices. Party agent Olaniyi Ogungbuji claimed that voting did not occur in some areas, including Ofosun Oniseri, citing instances of ballot snatching and intimidation of PDP agents. He urged INEC to discount votes from these areas.
Breakdown of Results by LGAs
1. Ifedore LGA:
APC: 14,157
PDP: 5,897
SDP: 21
2. Ondo East LGA:
APC: 8,163
PDP: 2,843
SDP: 15
3. IleOluji/OkeIgbo LGA:
APC: 16,600
PDP: 4,442
SDP: 08
4. Idanre LGA:
APC: 9,114
PDP: 8,940
LP: 24
APGA: 25
5. Irele LGA
APC: 17,117
PDP: 6,601
LP: 15
APGA: 30
6. Akoko South West LGA
APC: 29,700
ADP: 87
PDP: 5,517
APGA: 23
SDP: 11
7. Owo LGA:
APC: 31,914
ADP: 140
PDP: 4,740
AAC: 16
APGA: 36
LP: 42
8. Ose LGA
AA: 03
AAC: 08
APGA: 19
ADC: 141
APC: 16,555
LP: 06
PDP: 4,472
9. Akure South LGA:
AA: 08
AAC: 58
APGA: 95
ADC: 630
APC: 32,969
PDP: 17,926
LP: 238
SDP: 138
ZLP: 252
10. Akoko North East:
AA: 03
AAC: 19
APGA: 36
APC: 25,657
LP: 14
PDP: 5,072
SDP: 03
11. Ondo West LGA
A: 31
AA: 09
AAC: 30
ADC: 415
ADP: 143
APC: 20,755
LP: 181
PDP: 6,387
SDP: 123
12. Akoko South East LGA
A: 02
AAC: 04
ADC: 81
ADP: 28
APC: 12,140
APGA: 19
PDP: 2,692
SDP: 03
13. Akoko North West LGA
A: 06
AA: 04
AAC: 14
ADC: 130
ADP: 51
APC: 25,010
APGA: 21
LP: 23
PDP: 5,502
SDP: 05
14. Akure North LGA
A: 9
ADC: 180
APC: 14,451
LP: 238
PDP: 5,787
PRP: 6
SDP: 46
15. Okitipupa LGA
A: 5
ADC 284
APC: 26,811
LP: 27
PDP: 10,233
PRP: 17
SDP: 18
16. Odigbo LGA
AA: 08
AAC: 29
APGA: 76
APC: 26,683
LP: 34
PDP: 9,348
PRP: 31
SDP: 12
ZLP: 70
17. Ilaje LGA
AA: 02
AAC: 10
ADC: 107
AGPA: 21
APC: 24,474
PDP: 3,632
LP: 176
ZLP: 04
18. Ese Odo LGA
AA: 01
AAC: 03
APC: 14,511
APGA: 17
PDP: 7,814
LP: 45
Conclusion
Following the announcement of the results, party agents, including those from the PDP, signed off on the result sheets, confirming the electoral process. With this win, Lucky Aiyedatiwa is set to serve as the next governor of Ondo State.
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