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[UPDATED] Ondo Poll: APC Clears All 18 LGAs With Wide Margin
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has resumed collation of results in the Ondo Governorship election after a recess.
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has cleared all 18 local government area results announced so far with a strong lead in all.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) came second.
The collation officer, Prof Olayemi Akinwunmi, had earlier announced a recess, said it is to allow for the arrival of results from the remaining local governments which he said are very far from Akure, the capital city.
“I think we can just adjourn till 12 noon please, two remaining local governments are not here yes, so we adjourn till 12 noon.
The local governments, Ilaje and Ese Odo are very far, so we need to give the time to arrive here, but we resume 12 noon,” Prof Akinwunmi said.
The 15 Local Governments Areas declared so far are Ifedore, Ondo East, Ileoluji Oke-Igbo, Idanre, Irele, Akoko South West, Owo, Ondo West, Akoko South East, Akoko North West, Ose, Akoko North East, Akure South, Akure North and Okitipupa.
The 3 remaining local governments are Ilaje, Odigbo, and Ese Odo.
Out of the 15 local governments announced so far, it was only in one that a contending issue came up.
The LG is Idanre where the agent of the PDP alleged issues of vote buying, ballot box snatching, and no election in some areas.
He asked the returning officer to reject the results from Idanre.
INEC National Commissioner, Prof Kunle Ajayi, who addressed newsmen in Akure, the Ondo State capital before the collation commenced, had assured Ondo people that the result would be declared not later than 6 am.
“I can assure you that until we declare the winner, we won’t leave here. We will wait until the last local government before we leave.
“I don’t have any fear that even by 6 am, maybe everything would have been over,” the National Commissioner added.
The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has expressed shock and profound sorrow over the news of the passing of His Excellency, former President Muhammadu Buhari, on Sunday in the United Kingdom at 82 years.
In his condolence message, signed by Christian Aburime, Secretary to the state Governor, Soludo remarked that the demise of the former president marks the end of an era as he was a towering figure in Nigeria’s history and a dedicated patriot of our country.
He said, Buhari’s life was characterised by an unyielding commitment to integrity, discipline, and the pursuit of a better Nigeria.
“From his early days as a military officer to his tenure as Head of State and later as a democratically elected President, he consistently demonstrated a profound love for Nigeria and its people”.
“Of particular recall was his popular stance against public indiscipline as executed with War Against Indiscipline (WAI) campaign during his first coming as military head of State”.
The Governor further recalled President Buhari’s contributions to national development as pivotal and unforgettable.
His administration’s efforts in security, infrastructure, and the fight against corruption were notable.
He said, Buhari championed initiatives aimed at strengthening our economy, improving agricultural output, and ensuring the welfare of all Nigerians.
Governor Soludo also added that beyond his policy achievements, President Buhari was a man of immense personal conviction.
His steadfastness, even in the face of daunting challenges, served as an inspiration to many.
He was a leader who believed in the unity and potential of Nigeria, tirelessly working towards a nation where peace and prosperity would thrive for all.
Therefore, Governor Soludo conveys his sincere condolences to the Buhari family, the Federal Government, and all Nigerians on the death of President Muhammadu Buhari, praying that Almighty Allah grants his soul eternal rest and comforts all who mourn him.
Vice President Kashim Shettima pays a visit to Aisha Buhari, the widow of the late President Muhammadu Buhari, in London.
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Awujale’s burial holds today in Ijebu-Ode
A statement signed by the Secretary to the Ogun State Government, Mr Tokunbo Talabi, stated that the burial will take place by 4:00 p.m.
The remains of the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebu Ode, Oba Sikuru Kayode Adetona, will be committed to mother earth at his Ogbagba Court, Igbeba residence, in Ijebu-Ode.
A release signed by the Secretary to the Ogun State Government, Mr Tokunbo Talabi, stated that the burial will take place by 4:00 p.m.
The revered monarch joined his ancestors on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at the age of 91.He urged residents of the state to remember the families of the revered monarch in their prayers.
(Vanguard)
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