- Disputed Election Results: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) rejects the Ondo State governorship election results, alleging electoral fraud.
- INEC’s Defense: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) insists the poll was free, fair, and credible.
- Aiyedatiwa’s Win: Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC) secured 366,781 votes, defeating PDP’s Agboola Ajayi with 117,845 votes.
- PDP’s Allegations: The PDP accuses the APC of vote-buying, intimidation, and manipulative tactics.
- INEC’s Response: INEC Chief Press Secretary Rotimi Oyekanmi praises the election’s conduct, citing meticulous planning and the successful use of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System.
The Ondo State governorship election has sparked controversy, with the PDP rejecting the results and alleging electoral fraud. Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the APC was declared the winner, securing 366,781 votes and sweeping all 18 Local Government Areas.
The PDP, through its National Publicity Secretary Debo Ologunagba, described the election as a sham, accusing the APC of engaging in vote-buying and intimidation. However, INEC’s Rotimi Oyekanmi defended the commission’s conduct, stating that the election was one of the best ever conducted.
President Bola Tinubu has urged dissatisfied candidates to seek redress in court, commending the peaceful conduct of the process. The APC’s National Publicity Director, Bala Ibrahim, dismissed the PDP’s claims as baseless and habitual.
