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LIVE UPDATES: Collation Resumes As APC Set For Landslide Win

Quick Facts
1. All 18 LGA Results Have Been Announced
2. APC Won All LGAsElection Was Held In 3,933 Polling Units
3. Leading Candidates Differ In Assessment
Residents of Ondo have voted to elect their governor for the next four years.
After months of wooing the voters across the state, political parties and their candidates will be hoping that their words did enough to convince the electorate to cast their ballots for them.
Ahead of the exercise, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) cleared 18 political parties for the poll.
They will vote in 3,933 polling units of the 1`8 local government areas of the South-West state.
There are 2,053,061 registered voters in the state, according to INEC which said it would deploy the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) and the INEC Result Viewing Portal (IReV) to avoid malpractice.
On Friday, the electoral umpire began the distribution of sensitive materials to LGAs and said it was ready for the election.
The police and other security agencies have also deployed their personnel to beef up safety for the exercise.
Incumbent Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa will be on the ballot, seeking election after he took over from late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu who died late last year.
He faces stiff competition from Ajayi Agboola of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) – who also served as Akeredolu’s deputy earlier – and other candidates.Voting in the election began around 8:00 am.
01:01 pm: The APC cleared all LGAs of the state, winning all 18 council areas by a landslide.
01:01 pm: The APC cleared all LGAs of the state, winning all 18 council areas by a landslide.
12: 54 pm: Ese Odo
LGA: Ese Odo
Registered voters: 84888
Accredited voters: 22975
A: 02
AA: 01
AAC: 03
ADC: 85
ADP: 31
APC: 14511
APGA: 17
APM: 04
APP: 03
LP: 45
NNPP: 02
NRM: 17
PDP: 7814
PRP: 05
SDP: 01
YP: 01
YPP: 07
ZLP: 02
VALID VOTES: 22551
REJECTED VOTES: 417
TOTAL VOTES CAST: 22968
CANCELLED VOTES: NONE
12: 45 pm: Ilaje LGA
LGA: Ilaje
Collation Officer: Prof. Emmanuel Onoja
Registered voters: 146146
Accredited voters: 29131
A: 09
AA: 02
AAC: 10
ADC: 107
ADP: 52
APC: 24474
APGA: 21
APM: 07
APP: 05
LP: 176
NNPP: 87
NRM: 03
PDP: 3632
PRP: 01
SDP: 00
YP: 01
YPP: 01
ZLP: 04
VALID VOTES: 28592
REJECTED VOTES: 293
TOTAL VOTES CAST: 28885
CANCELLED VOTES: NONE
12:38 pm: Odigbo LGA results
LGA: Odigbo
Collation Officer: Prof. Segun Joshua
Registered voters: 154382
Accredited voters: 38163
A: 19
AA: 08
AAC: 29
ADC: 392
ADP: 136
APC: 26,683
APGA: 76
APM: 22
APP: 04
LP: 34
NNPP: 19
NRM: 62
PDP: 9,348
PRP: 31
SDP: 12
YP: 32
YPP: 18
ZLP: 70
VALID VOTES: 36995
REJECTED VOTES: 1166
TOTAL VOTES CAST: 38161
CANCELLED VOTES: NONE
12: 33 pm: The collation centre has resumed for the announcement of results from the three local government areas left
.5:30 am: INEC goes on a second recess as they await results from the remaining three LGAs.
The resumption of results collation will commence at 12 pm
5:29 am
AKURE NORTH LGA
REGISTERED VOTERS: 87291
ACCREDITED VOTERS: 21698
A: 9
AA: 4
AAC: 22
ADC:180
ADP: 62
APC: 14451
APGA: 40
APM: 9
APP: 7
LP: 238
NNPP: 5
NRM: 11
PDP: 5787
PRP: 6
SDP:46
YP:7
YPP:13
ZLP:43
TOTAL VALID VOTE: 20942
REJECTED VOTES: 648
TOTAL VOTE CAST 2159
05:24 am
Okitipupa LGA
REGISTERED VOTER’S 126021
ACCREDITED VOTERS: 48814
A:5
AA:2
AAC:28
ADC 284
ADP: 70
APC: 26811
APGA: 36
APM:7
APP:3
LP:27
NNPP: 6
NRM: 11
PDP: 10233
PRP: 17
SDP: 18
YP: 10
YPP19
ZLP:10
TOTAL VALID VOTE 37597
REJECTED VOTE 858
TOTAL VOTE CAST 38455
5:23 am“
Collation of results resumes after recess
1:54 am: After collating results from 13 LGAs in the state, the Collation Officer, Prof Olayemi Akinwunmi, called for a recess.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it is going on recess and will resume collation at 5 a.m. to call the remaining results.
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Kogi’s Ododo Tasks Officials on Grassroots Engagement, Clears N98.8bn Debt
“Governor Ododo is driving a government that listens, learns, and leads from the grassroots. His directive on Made-in-Kogi fabrics is a strategic move to grow our economy and export our identity,” Fanwo said.

Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has charged government officials to remain close to the grassroots and ensure constant engagement with the people, noting that such connection is key to responsive governance.
Also in a separate briefing, the Commissioner for Finance, Budget and Economic Planning, Mukadam Asiwaju Asiru Idris, announced that within just 15 months, the Ododo administration has fully liquidated N98.8 billion in debts inherited from previous administrations.
“We are in government to serve the people, and that means staying connected to their needs and aspirations,” said Ododo during the Kogi State Executive Council meeting held today at the EXCO Hall, Government House, Lokoja.
LOCAL PATRONAGE
As part of efforts to boost the local economy, the Governor also directed all government officials to wear Made-in-Kogi fabrics as a show of support for indigenous industries.
He encouraged the citizens to take pride in local products and lead a cultural and economic renaissance from within.
Briefing journalists after the meeting, the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Hon. Kingsley Femi Fanwo, said the administration is committed to making governance more visible and impactful.
“Governor Ododo is driving a government that listens, learns, and leads from the grassroots. His directive on Made-in-Kogi fabrics is a strategic move to grow our economy and export our identity,” Fanwo said.
On infrastructure, Fanwo disclosed that the perimeter fencing at the Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara is 90 percent completed, while both male and female hostels have been completed and are already housing students.
Similar projects at the Kogi State University, Kabba, are progressing satisfactorily.
As part of efforts to boost the local economy, the Governor also directed all government officials to wear Made-in-Kogi fabrics as a show of support for indigenous industries
To improve public safety, the Council also approved a bill to restrict the movement of heavy trucks during peak hours.
Another bill was approved for the establishment of the Kogi State Agency for Climate Change as part of a forward-thinking response to global environmental challenges.
STATE‘s DEBT BREAKDOWN
Regarding the paid state debt, he said:
“The breakdown includes: • N8 billion in bonds from the Idris Wada administration. • N50.8 billion salary bailout from the last administration. • N10 billion ECA-backed infrastructure loan. • N15 billion infrastructure loans from Zenith Bank and another N15 billion from UBA Plc.”
“This is a landmark achievement. His Excellency Governor Ododo has demonstrated fiscal discipline and commitment to economic recovery.
Within 15 months, we have cleared N98.8 billion in inherited debt,” Idris said.
He added that Fitch Ratings has upgraded Kogi State’s credit rating from ‘B-’ to ‘B’, with a stable outlook, citing prudent financial management.
As of September 30, 2024, the state’s debt profile stands at N40.5 billion, placing it on a strong path to debt sustainability.
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FG Declares June 6, 9 Holidays To Mark Eid-Ul-Adha
This was announced by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement issued on behalf of the Federal Government on Monday.

The Federal Government has declared Friday, June 6, and Monday, June 9, 2025, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Adha celebration.
This was announced by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement issued on behalf of the Federal Government on Monday.
The minister congratulated all Muslims in Nigeria and the Diaspora on the occasion, urging the Ummah to continue to embody the spirit of sacrifice, obedience, and faith as demonstrated by Prophet Ibrahim (Peace be upon Him).
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I use my popularity to elevate PDP in Rivers, what did you do in Lagos?– Wike criticises Bode George

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has reacted over the recent comments by Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stalwart, Bode George, asserting that his own efforts brought prominence and electoral success to the party, rather than the other way around.
Speaking during his monthly media briefing in Abuja on Monday, Wike responded to George’s claim that the PDP had made him a nationally recognized figure.
The former Rivers State governor acknowledged the role the party played in his rise, but maintained that it was his own work and influence that led to tangible victories for the PDP particularly where others, including George, had failed.
“It’s true the party gave me a platform,” Wike said.“But platforms don’t win elections people do. Ask yourself, who has PDP made relevant in Lagos since 1999?”
Wike criticized George for allegedly contributing little to the party’s electoral strength in Lagos, pointing to his own record of building the PDP into a formidable force in Rivers State and beyond.
He suggested that George, given his age and current position, might be better off stepping back from political commentary.
“If he has no role anymore, perhaps it’s time he stayed home and read newspapers,” Wike remarked, in a pointed rebuke.
The minister also addressed criticism surrounding the temporary sealing of the PDP’s national headquarters over unpaid ground rent.
He clarified that he is not the property’s owner and cannot be held accountable for the liabilities, emphasizing that even resolving the issue had required intervention from the highest levels.
“There were claims that the sky would fall—yet the matter couldn’t be resolved without the President’s involvement,” he said.
In a final jab, Wike reflected on past struggles to strengthen the PDP during the Goodluck Jonathan administration, suggesting that despite their efforts, support in Lagos remained elusive.
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