As the final count draws near, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officials have announced an unexpected adjournment of the ongoing gubernatorial results collation in Ondo State. With only three local governments left to declare, INEC has postponed the exercise until noon on Sunday, 17th November, citing logistical delays.
The collation, which resumed briefly after a long break, saw fresh results from Okitipupa and Akure North local government areas. Both results tilted heavily in favor of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Lucky Aiyedatiwa. His victories in these two areas have further widened his lead over his closest rival, Agboola Ajayi of the People's Democratic Party (PDP).
According to earlier reports, Aiyedatiwa had already won in all 13 local government areas announced so far, amassing a commanding lead of over 178,000 votes. With the recent additions from Okitipupa and Akure North, Aiyedatiwa's vote tally has now surged to 301,113, while Ajayi trails with 97,051 votes. The current margin stands at an overwhelming 204,062 votes in favor of Aiyedatiwa.
Despite the apparent clear lead, the final results remain pending as three local government areas have yet to be declared. The delay, according to INEC's Presiding Officer, Prof. Olayemi Akinwunmi—also the Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Lokoja—is due to the challenging logistics of transporting results from distant areas.
With the collation now postponed until noon on Sunday, all eyes are on INEC as voters and political watchers eagerly await the final declaration. The anticipation is palpable, as Aiyedatiwa’s APC holds a commanding position, but Ajayi’s PDP is hoping for a dramatic shift in the remaining results. The wait continues as the final chapters of this hard-fought election unfold.
Ondo Election Results announced so far:
1. Ondo Election Results: Akure North LGA
PDP: 5,787
Registered Voters: 87,291
Accredited Voters: 21,698
Total valid votes: 20,942
2. Ondo Election Results: Okitipupa LGA
APC – 26,811
PDP – 10,233
LP: 27
Total Registered Voters – 126,021
Valid Votes – 37,597
Rejected Votes – 858
Accredited voters – 38,814
Total Votes cast – 38,455
3. Ondo Election Results: Ile Oluji/Okeigbo LGA
APC – 16,600
PDP – 4,442
SDP – 3
ZLP – 38
LP – 23
NNPP – 3
4. Ondo Election Results: Idanre LGA
APC – 9,114
PDP – 8,940
Registered Voters – 91392
Accredited Voters – 19712
Total Valid Votes -18430
Rejected Votes – 748
Total Votes Cast – 19178
5. Ondo Election Results: Irele LGA
APC – 17,117
PDP – 6,601
Total Registered Voters – 78,982
Valid Votes – 24,031
Rejected Votes – 718
Accredited voters – 24,772
Total Votes cast – 24,749
6. Ondo Election Results: Akoko North East LGA
APC – 25,657
PDP – 5,072
Total Registered Voters – 93,285
Valid Votes – 31,182
Rejected Votes – 515
Accredited voters – 31,734
Total Votes cast – 31,697
7. Ondo Election Results: Akure South LGA
APC – 32,969
PDP – 17,926
Registered Voters – 3,14709
Accredited Voters – 54670
Total Valid Votes – 52991
Rejected Votes – 1651
Total Votes Cast – 54642
8. Ondo Election Results: Akoko Northwest LGA
APC – 25,010
PDP – 5,502
Registered Voters – 8,4908
Accredited Voters – 3,1263
Total Valid Votes – 30805
Rejected Votes – 309
Total Votes Cast – 31114
9. Ondo Election Results: Akoko South – East LGA
APC – 12,140
PDP – 2,692
Total Registered Voters – 41,978
Valid Votes – 14,988
Rejected Votes – 160
Accredited voters – 15,150
Total Votes cast – 15,148
10. Ondo Election Results: Ondo West LGA
APC – 20,755
PDP – 6,387
Registered Voters – 19,66
Accredited Voters – 314186
Total Valid Votes – 31382
11. Ondo Election Results: Owo LGA
APC – 31,914
PDP – 4,740
Total Registered Voters – 143,751
Valid Votes – 37,334
Rejected Votes – 983
Accredited voters – 38,340
12. Ondo Election Results: Ifedore LGA
APC – 14,157
PDP – 5,897
Total Register Voters – 83,831
Valid Votes – 20,438
Rejected Votes – 560
Accredited voters – 21,024
Total Vote cast – 20,998
13. Ondo Election Results: Ondo East LGA
APC – 8,163
PDP – 2,843
Registered Voters – 52,274
Accredited Voters – 1,1864
Total Valid Votes -1,1544
Rejected Votes – 308
Total Votes Cast – 11,852
14. Ondo Election Results: Akoko Southwest LGA
APC – 29,700
PDP – 5,517
Registered Voters – 11638
Accredited Voters – 36300
Total Valid Votes -35700
Rejected Votes – 5,225
15. Ondo Election Results: Ose LGA
APC – 16,555
PDP – 4,472
Total Registered Voters – 78,307
Valid Votes – 21,265
Rejected Votes – 342
Accredited voters – 21,661
Total Votes cast – 21,607
