The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Ondo State Governor, Lucky Ayedatiwa, has taken an early lead in the governorship election, winning in 13 local government areas announced so far by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
The collation exercise, which began around 12:10 a.m. on Sunday, was presided over by the State Returning Officer, Prof. Olayemi Akinwumi, Vice Chancellor of the Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State.
Ayedatiwa’s victories include Idanre Local Government, the home base of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship running mate, Mr. Festus Akingbaso, marking a significant political upset.
In Ifedore LG, APC got 14,157 to defeat PDP, which polled 5,897 votes.
In Ondo East LG, APC got 8,163, defeating PDP, which garnered 2,843 votes.
In IleOluji/OkeIgbo LG, APC, 16,600, PDP, 4 442, in Idanre LG, APC, 9,114, PDP, 8,940.
However, in Idanre Local Government Area, a PDP agent alleged that there was no voting in Ofosun…