Politics
Tinubu Wins in Ekiti With 201,494 Votes
Tinubu Wins in Ekiti With 201,494 Votes
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared results of the Saturday’s presidential election in Ekiti state.
The Chief collation officer for the election, Professor Akeem Lasisi who declared the results on Sunday in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital said the All Progressives Congress candidate, Bola Tinubu won the state with 201,494 votes representing sixty five percent of total valid votes cast.
The candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Atiku Abubakar polled 89,554 votes representing twenty nine percent, while the candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi scored 11,397 votes(four percent) and the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso got 264 votes.
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Lasisi who is the Vice Chancellor of Federal University of Health Sciences, Ila Orangun, Osun State said , “Ekiti has a total of 988,923 registered voters, out of this, the number of accredited voters 315,058. Total valid votes, 308,171, the number of rejected votes 6,301 and total votes cast, 314,470. This is the final result of the presidential election in Ekiti State.”
Below is the local government areas breakdown of the results ;
1 : ILEJEMEJE LGA
APC– 4,599
LP -97
PDP- 2662
NNPP- 3
2 : ISE/ORUN LGA
APC– 11,415
LP- 497
PDP- 2,734
NNPP- 10
3 : EFON LGA
APC-5’873
LP- 125
PDP- 2,521
NNPP-3
4 : GBONYIN LGA
APC-. 11,969
LP-245
PDP-4,178
NNPP-11
5 : EMURE LGA
APC-8,159
LP-465
NNPP-14
PDP- 3035
6 : IREPODUN/ IFELODUN LGA
APC-14,265
LP- 544
PDP-5,516
NNPP-24.
7 : IKERE LGA
APC-11,659
LP- 910
NNPP- 24
PDP- 7,198
8 : IJERO LGA
APC- 12, 628
LP- 373
NNPP- 6
PDP- 5, 731
9 : IDO/OSI LGA
APC- 11, 917
LP- 782
NNPP- 14
PDP- 7, 476
10 : EKITI WEST LGA
APC- 14, 516
LP- 391
NNPP- 10
PDP- 4, 318
11: MOBA LGA
APC- 12, 046
LP- 246
NNPP- 11
PDP- 5, 847
12 : IKOLE LGA
APC- 15, 465
LP- 779
NNPP- 11
PDP- 10, 198
13 : EKITI East LGA
APC- 12, 435
LP- 375
NNPP- 7
PDP- 7, 782
14 : OYE LGA
APC- 14, 472
LP- 643
NNPP- 20
PDP- 7, 143
15 : EKITI SOUTH WEST LGA
APC- 11, 334
LP- 440
NNPP- 9
PDP- 5047
16 : ADO LGA
APC- 28, 751
LP- 4, 485
NNPP- 87
PDP- 8, 168
Tinubu Wins in Ekiti With 201,494 Voted
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APC’s Okpebholo Declared Winner of Edo Governorship Election by INEC
APC’s Okpebholo Declared Winner of Edo Governorship Election by INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Senator Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, as the winner of the Edo governorship election held on Saturday.
Prof. Faruk Kuta, INEC’s Returning Officer and Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Minna, announced the result on Sunday in Benin City after collating results from the 18 local government areas of the state.
Sen. Okpebholo secured 291,667 votes, defeating his closest rival, Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who garnered 247,274 votes. Labour Party’s (LP) candidate, Olumide Akpata, finished third with 22,763 votes.
Prof. Kuta declared, “Okpebholo Monday of the APC, having satisfied the requirements of the law, is hereby declared the winner and returned elected.”
The breakdown of the results shows that the APC won in 11 local government areas, while the PDP triumphed in 7.
The governor-elect, Okpebholo, currently serves as a senator representing Edo Central at the National Assembly.
Meanwhile, PDP’s agent at the collation center, Mr. Osaigbovo Iyhoa, demanded a suspension of the declaration, citing alleged irregularities across multiple local government areas. The PDP has submitted a petition to INEC, urging a review of the raised concerns before proceeding with the final declaration.
News
Atiku, Fubara Arrive Benin for PDP’s Edo Gubernatorial Campaign Finale
Atiku, Fubara Arrive Benin for PDP’s Edo Gubernatorial Campaign Finale
Ahead of the upcoming Edo State gubernatorial elections, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftains, including 2023 presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, have arrived in Benin for the party’s campaign grand finale.
Joining Atiku is Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, both of whom are in Edo to bolster support for the party’s candidate, Asue Ighodalo, ahead of the September 21 election.
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The grand finale rally, set to take place in Oredo, Benin City, marks the PDP’s final push to secure victory in the closely watched gubernatorial race.
National
Peter Obi Dismisses Claims of Accepting 2027 Vice Presidential Role
Peter Obi Dismisses Claims of Accepting 2027 Vice Presidential Role
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, has refuted claims that he agreed to become a vice-presidential candidate in the 2027 elections. The former Anambra State Governor addressed the issue via a series of posts on his official X account on Saturday, accusing certain groups of misinterpreting his recent interview.
Obi emphasized that his remarks during the News Central TV interview had been deliberately distorted by propagandists, and he reiterated his unwavering commitment to the Labour Party and Nigeria’s progress.
https://www.facebook.com/Ochuwa24news/videos/820328146751630
Clarifying his stance, Obi stated, “I am not focused on 2027 when Nigerians are grappling with hunger, poverty, insecurity, and other urgent challenges.” He noted that he is open to partnerships, but only with individuals whose intentions align with advancing the country, not capturing state power.
Obi further stressed that his priority is to address pressing national issues, including bringing millions of out-of-school children back into classrooms and combating poverty. He categorically denied any agreement to serve as a vice president, saying, “For the avoidance of doubt, I never stated at any time that I would be vice president to anyone.”
Despite the rumors, Obi reaffirmed his dedication to Nigeria’s development, insisting that true progress can be achieved without necessarily holding political office.
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