October 11, 2020

Ondo Poll: Akeredolu Leads Jegede, Ajayi With Over 80, 000 Votes [#OndoDecide2020]

'Dotun Akintomide

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[VIDEO] Obiano speaks from U.S., says ‘rumours of my death will only extend my life’ By Obinna Uballa Former Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, has personally debunked widespread rumours of his death, declaring in a video message on Friday that he is alive, well, and currently in the United States. In the short clip, which circulated on social media, Obiano – speaking in Igbo, dismissed the reports as false and mischievous. He said the rumour-mongers were only helping to prolong his life. “The truth is that I am in the United States. I am not in London, and I didn’t go to the hospital. We give God the glory. All the lies they are peddling is for them to extend my life. That is how it will be through Christ our Lord,” the former governor declared. His message came hours after his former Commissioner for Information, Mr C. Don Adinuba, also publicly refuted the claims, confirming that he had personally spoken with Obiano. Adinuba, in a statement on Friday, described the reports as baseless, stressing that the former governor is “hale and hearty” and very much alive. “Obiano has never lived in the United Kingdom. He lives in the United States of America. I just spoke with him now,” he said, urging members of the public to disregard the rumour. He warned that such unfounded claims were capable of causing unnecessary panic and distress to Obiano’s family, friends, and supporters across Anambra State and beyond. The former governor’s direct appearance and reassurance have effectively put to rest the speculation that had spread widely on social media earlier in the day.

By Obinna Uballa Former Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, has personally debunked widespread rumours of his death, declaring in a video message on Friday that he is alive, well, and currently in the United States. In the short clip, which circulated on social media, Obiano - speaking in Igbo, dismissed the reports as false…

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APC Wins In 9 LGAs; PDP Has 3

Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo state and the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is heading for a re-election victory, according to results from 12 of the 18 LGAs declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

From election results declared at the collation centres of the 12 LGAs, Akeredolu had polled 189,489 votes as of the time of this reporting.

Akeredolu is leading his rivals with over 84,000 votes and has won in 9 LGAs. Ondo Akeredolu

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PDP’s Eyitayo Jegede is trailing the incumbent after garnering 108,195 votes. However, Agboola Ajayi of the ZLP came a distant third with 37,806 votes.

The 12 LGAs where results have been collated are: Ile Oluji, Akoko North-East, Akoko South-West, Akoko South-East, Akoko North-West, Irele, Ose, Ifedore, Owo, Okitipupa, Akure North-West, and Idanre.

Results from six LGAs are still being awaited.

Earlier, The New Diplomat had reported that each of the three main candidates won at their respective polling units.

Results:

Idanre LGA

APC: 11,286
PDP: 7,499
ZLP: 3,623

Akure North LGA
APC: 9,546
PDP: 12,263
ZLP: 1, 046

Akure South LGA
APC – 17277
PDP – 47627
ZLP – 2236

Okitipupa LGA
APC: 19,266
PDP: 10,367
ZLP: 10,120

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Owo LGA
APC: 35957
PDP: 5311
ZLP: 408

Ile Oluji LGA
APC:13,287
PDP: 9231
ZLP:1971

Akoko North East
APC:16,572
PDP: 8380
ZLP:3532

Akoko South West
APC:21,232
PDP:15,055
ZLP:2755

Akoko South East
APC:9419
PDP:4003
ZLP:2004

Irele LG
APC: 12,643
PDP:5493
ZLP:5904

Ose LG
APC:15,122
PDP:8421
ZLP:1083

Ifedore
APC:9350
PDP:11852
ZLP:1863

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