Voters in Ondo state state will today elect a new governor for the next four years or renew the mandate of the incumbent Rotimi Akeredolu for another term of office.

GidiNews Correspondent, OLUWASEUN ADEOLA OLUWOLE is on ground to bring us live updates as events unfold in that state.

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“Faulty Card Readers, not a result of manipulation” -Dr. Malumi

RESULTS FROM IGBARAOKE

Ward 2, polling unit 014 at St Paul’s church/ Sajowa
ZLP. 08
APC 39
PDP 63

Results not yet verified by INEC

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RESULTS FROM OKITIPUPA LGA

Ward 1, ijokodo

Unit 12
APC —– 123
PDP —– 21
ZLP —– 96

Unit 13
APC ——- 76
PDP ——- 50
ZLP ——– 116

Kuye
APC——– 81
PDP ——- 43
ZLP ——– 64

Results not yet verified by INEC

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RESULTS FROM ILAJE LGA

Ward: 05
PU : 02

ADP- 1
APC- 110
APP-1
PDP-78
SDP-1
ZLP-9

ODE-MAHIN, ILAJE
Unit 005 Mahin Zion (Mahin Ward 1)

APC 125

PDP 39

ZLP 19

SDP 2

ILAJE MAHIN 1, ODUN OLOJA UNIT
APC. 110
PDP. 61
ZLP. 05

Results not yet verified by INEC

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RESULTS FROM OKITIPUPA LGA

Ward01
Polling unit 04

APC: 43
PDP:81
ZLP:51
ADP: 2
SDP 3
YPP: 1
ZLP 1
ADC 2
ADP 2
APC 36
PDP 49

Results not yet verified by INEC

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RESULTS FROM AKKOKONORTH WEST

Unit 17, Ogbagi Ward 6,

APC 67
PDP 58

Unit 15, Ogbagi Ward 6, Akoko North West

APC 121
ZLP 37
PDP 33

Ese/Afin ward, Ege unit, Afin

APC 136
PDP 52
ZLP 2

Results not yet verified by INEC

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RESULTS FROM AKURE SOUTH

Ward 11 unit 6
APC 45
PDP 125
ZLP 1

Ward 11 unit 22
APC 31
PDP 82
ZLP 4

Ward 2 unit 006 opposite First Molak Ondo Road AKURE
ZLP 4
APGA 2
APC 62
PDP 113

Unit 003,0k store
APC 43,
PDP 87

WARD 6, UNIT 13PDP: 202
APC: 53
ADC: 2
APGA: 1
APM: 2
APP: 1
ADP: 1
SDP: 1
ZLP: 3

OkeAro ward 8 unit 19 at Muslim college
APC 59
PDP 167.

unit, 003 Mahin ward 1, Ilaje.
APC: 138
PDP: 13
ZLP: 4

OkeAro ward 8 unit 19 at Muslim college
APC 59
PDP 167.

Results not yet verified by INEC

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RESULTS FROM ILAJE LGA
UNIT  4, UGBO WARD 2

APC – 59
PDP- 9
ZLP- 4

(RESULTS NOT YET VERIFIED BY INEC)

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RESULTS FROM ODIGBO LGA

Ward: Koseru ward 07 Polling Unit: L.A primary school area Koseru south. 002

APC- 91

PDP- 60

ZLP- 17

Total accredited voters – 171.

Void – 1

(RESULTS NOT YET VERIFIED BY INEC)

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RESULTS FROM UNIT 3, UGBO WARD
ZLP – 25
PDP-45
APC- 318

(RESULTS NOT YET VERIFIED BY INEC)

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RESULTS FROM ODE-MAHIN OF ILAJE

Unit 005 Mahin Zion (Mahin Ward 1)

APC :125
PDP: 39
ZLP: 19
SDP :2

(RESULTS NOT YET VERIFIED BY INEC)

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RESULTS FROM ILAJE LGA

Ward: 05
PU : 02

ADP- 1
APC- 110
APP-1
PDP-78
SDP-1
ZLP-9
VOID-8
TOTAL=208

(RESULTS NOT YET VERIFIED BY INEC)

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[VIDEO]: “Whoever wins should not forget their promises”, Mahin traditional ruler charges candidates

The traditional ruler of Mahin country in Ilaje Local government area of Ondo state, Oba Oluwasegun Williams Akinyomi has advised the 17 candidates running in the election to keep their promises, if elected.

The Alawegoro of Mahin Country spoke with Correspondent Adeola Oluwaseun who is on ground covering the election in Ondo state.

Watch the video below

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1:13pm: Ugbo ward 8, unit 2: most of the voters have voted and left the polling unit.

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Akeredolu sure of victory

The incumbent governor of Ondo state and candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in today’s election, Rotimi Akeredolu has declared faith to win the governorship election.

The governor spoke with newsmen on Saturday at Ijebu 2 Unit 006 Ward 5, Ijebu-Owo in Owo Local Government Area (LGA) of the state after casting his ballot.

He said although, he was not sure how it will happen, victory is sure for him and his party.

“I am confident about winning this election. I have always said my confidence is about God, and God, in his infinite mercies, will give me victory.

“I don’t know what will happen. All I know is that when my victory is announced, everybody will be joyous, there will be clapping and singing,” he said.

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“Agboola did not withdraw from the race, beware of FAKE news” -Mimiko Media Aide.

An aide to to Dr Olusegun Mimiko, Immediate past Governor of Ondo State and National Leader of the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) has debunked a rumour making rounds that candidate of the ZLP had stepped down from the governorship election.

John Paul Akinduro, Special Assistant (Media) to Dr Mimiko, said the information is fake, while advising that such be discountenanced.

“We advise the public to disregard this” He said

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12pm: (VIDEO) Ilaje Local Government Chairman speaks exclusively with GidiNews on his assessment of the conduct of the poll at Ilaje LGA . Watch Video Interview Below

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11:43am: Voting underway at Unit 4, Ilaje local government.

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9:43am: Sporadic shootings have been reported at Pollíng Unit 11, Edo Lodge in Oke Ijebu, Akure. Ondo police spokesman, Tee-Lee Ikoro confirmed the incident. He said mobile policemen have been deployed to the area.

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8:30am: INEC personnel, Security agencies, Accredited observers, party agents and voters already on ground in Akure South local government council area, ward 05, PU 021, school of Nursing and in Alagbaka pry school, Alagbaka ward 05, PU 018 and 019 Akure South LG, accreditation and voting commenced simultaneously at 8.30am. The weather has changed and reports from Owo local government council area has it that it is raining cats and dogs, which would likely hamper the turnout of voters.

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8:45am: Election is about starting at Unit 5, Igbokoda local government.

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8:54am: Voters ready to perform their civic responsibility at PU 20 ward 04 Akure South LG in Ijapo Estate