The All Progressives Congress is leading in 13 Local Government Areas announced so far in the Ondo State governorship election, with the Peoples Democratic Party trailing behind.
The Independent National Electoral Commission disclosed results from Ifedore, Ondo East, Ileoluji Oke-Igbo, Idanre, Irele, Akoko South West, Owo, Ondo West, Akoko South East, Akoko North West, Ose, Akoko North East, and Akure South.
INEC Collation Officer, Prof. Olayemi Akinwunmi, announced a recess to allow the arrival of results from the remaining five local governments—Akure North, Okitipupa, Odigbo, Ilaje, and Ese Odo. “We will resume at 5 am to receive these results,” Akinwunmi said.
A dispute arose in Idanre, where the PDP agent alleged irregularities, including vote-buying, ballot box snatching, and no voting in some areas. He called for the rejection of the results from the local government.
INEC National Commissioner, Prof. Kunle Ajayi, assured voters of transparency and timely declaration of results. Speaking to Channels Television, he said, “I can assure you that until we declare the winner, we won’t leave here. We will wait until the last local government. I don’t have any fear that even by 6 am, everything would have been over.”
With five local governments remaining, counting continues at 5 am Sunday as voters anticipate the final results.
