By Rahama Abubakar
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has formally presented certificates of return to Ondo State Governor-elect, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, and his deputy, Adelami Olayide. This marks the official conclusion of the electoral process.
The certificates were handed over on Wednesday in Abuja by the Supervisory National Commissioner for Ondo State, Prof. Kunle Ajayi, four days after INEC declared Aiyedatiwa the winner of the governorship election held last Saturday.
Aiyedatiwa, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), emerged victorious with 366,781 votes, decisively defeating the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Agboola Ajayi, who secured 117,845 votes.
The APC swept all 18 local government areas of the state, consolidating its dominance in Ondo State politics.
However, the results have been rejected by the PDP and its candidate, Agboola Ajayi, who alleged irregularities in the electoral process. The opposition party has vowed to challenge the outcome in court, claiming their mandate was stolen.
Ajayi, a former Deputy Governor, accused the APC and INEC of engaging in widespread electoral malpractices to manipulate the election results.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser, Ayo Fadaka, Ajayi alleged that his investigation into the election uncovered evidence of "criminal acts orchestrated by both the APC and INEC."
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