In a closely contested primary election held yesterday, H.E Agboola Ajayi emerged as the winner of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial primary election in Ondo State.
The election, which took place with high enthusiasm and participation, saw a total of 621 delegates being accredited to cast their votes. Out of the accredited delegates, 619 votes were deemed valid, while two votes were declared invalid. The total votes cast were equal to the number of accredited delegates, indicating a high level of engagement and turnout.
Agboola Ajayi’s victory was marked by a significant margin, securing a total of 264 votes**, which positioned him as the clear front-runner. His strong support among party delegates reflects his popularity and the confidence they have in his ability to lead the party to success in the upcoming gubernatorial election.
Chief Shola Ebiseni secured 99 votes, placing him in second position, while Engr Adeolu Akinwunmi earned 64 votes, securing the third spot. Other aspirants, including Deac Bosun Arebua, Otunba Bamidele Akingboye, Hon Kolade Akinjo, and Prince John Mafo, received 02, 24, 157, and 09 votes respectively.
The victory of Agboola Ajayi in the PDP Ondo State gubernatorial primary election sets the stage for a highly anticipated electoral contest in the state**. With his wide-ranging support within the party and the public, Ajayi aims to showcase his experience and vision to secure the confidence of the electorate during the general election.
The PDP in Ondo State has expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the primary election, highlighting the transparent and fair process that enabled the expression of the party members’ democratic rights. The party leadership has called on all members to rally behind Agboola Ajayi and work collectively towards securing victory in the forthcoming gubernatorial election.
As the general election approaches, the political landscape in Ondo State is set for a spirited competition, with Agboola Ajayi positioning himself as a formidable candidate vying for the governorship seat. The PDP and its supporters are hopeful that Ajayi’s track record and campaign promises will resonate with the electorate, leading to a victory that will bring positive changes and progress to the state.
