Bisi Oladele and Osagie Otabor, Akure
Ondo Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu is in early lead within the governorship main of the All Progressives Congress (APC), which is ongoing in Akure, the state capital.
The election, held on the Dome, was concluded at about 8:30 pm.
Counting began instantly.
Out of the primary 4 native governments counted already, Akeredolu is main with a large margin.
The Governor polled 639 votes whereas his closest rival Sola Oke obtained 30. Isaac Kekemeke polled three votes to return third.
The native governments, as at press time, are Akoko South East, Akoko South West, Akoko North East and North West.
Two others being counted are Akure North East and Akure South.
Particulars:
Akoko-South East
Akeredolu-151
Oke-7
Kekemeke-1
Akoko North East
Akeredolu-190
Iji-2
Oke-6
Akoko-North West
Akeredolu-128
Oke 17
Kekemeke 1
Nath 1
Akoko South West
Akeredolu 211
Oke 17
Kekemeke 1
Anifowoshe 1
Akure North East
Akeredolu 158
Kekemeke 1
Akure South
Akeredolu 122
Oke 29