The Ondo State governorship election will take place today, November 16, 2024.
The election will determine who succeeds Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, who passed away in December 2023.
Incumbent Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is running for a full term, and he’s facing competition from 16 other candidates, including former Deputy Governor Agboola Ajayi of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the current governor, took office after Akeredolu’s death. His campaign focuses on security, economy, agriculture, infrastructure, youth, education, and women empowerment.
Meanwhile, Agboola Ajayi, who was the deputy governor to Akeredolu during his first tenure defected to the PDP after a fallout. Ajayi’s agenda includes security, agriculture, health, education, industry, and civil service reform.
Other notable candidates include Sola Ebiseni of the Labour Party and Abbas Mimiko of the Zenith Labour Party.
The election will be decided using the plurality voting system, where the candidate with the most votes wins.