APC election committee declares winners of Ondo Reps primaries

By Tolulope Eniola

The Primary Election Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the successful conclusion of the party’s primary elections across the nine federal constituencies in Ondo State, describing the exercise as peaceful, transparent and credible.

Chairman of the committee, Hon. Iboroma Harry Dabibi, disclosed this during a press briefing on Sunday, saying the committee fulfilled its mandate in line with the constitution of the party and the provisions of the Electoral Act.

Dabibi expressed appreciation to the National Working Committee of the APC for entrusting the committee with the assignment, noting that members approached the exercise with “a clear sense of duty, impartiality and commitment.”

According to him, the peaceful conduct of the primaries reflected the party’s commitment to internal democracy and unity.

“You would recall that when we arrived in the state on Friday, May 15, 2026, we reiterated our commitment to conduct free, fair and credible primary elections that every member of the party would be proud to be associated with,” he said.

“The committee did not only conduct a free and transparent primary, the committee conducted a peaceful election which reflected the yearnings and aspirations of our party members.”

He also commended the leadership of the APC in Ondo State, party stakeholders and members for maintaining order before, during and after the exercise.

“The atmosphere before, during and after the primary election was calm and orderly, a clear demonstration of the growing internal democracy and political maturity within our party,” he added.

The committee thereafter announced the winners of the primaries across the federal constituencies.

In Akoko North East/Akoko North West Federal Constituency, Ifeoluwa Ehindero emerged winner with 22,304 votes, defeating Ibrahim Moruf Tosin who scored 330 votes and Oseni Oyeniyi who polled 118 votes.

For Ondo West/Ondo East Federal Constituency, Dr. Abiola Peter Makinde secured victory with 10,847 votes ahead of Ade Adeniyi who scored 2,045 votes and Bola Fisayo who polled 1,551 votes.

In Okitipupa/Irele Federal Constituency, Dr. Damamola Olumuyiwa won the ticket with 6,547 votes, while Prince Jimi Odimayo came second with 827 votes.

Hon. Omowunmi Olatunji Ohwovoriole clinched the APC ticket for Akure North/Akure South Federal Constituency after polling 9,237 votes to defeat Dennis Fadairo who scored 2,120 votes and Bamidele Ologunloluwa with 549 votes.

The committee also announced Hon. Adefarati Gboyega as winner of the Akoko South East/Akoko South West Federal Constituency primary after the votes scored by Dr. Ategboole Olusegun Victor were declared invalid on grounds that he was not cleared by the screening committee.

Similarly, in Owo/Ose Federal Constituency, Engr. Kayode Ijalana emerged winner after the 9,690 votes scored by Hon. Ayodeji Arowele Samuel were invalidated because he was not cleared by the screening committee.

In Idanre/Ifedore Federal Constituency, Rasaq Obe was declared winner with the highest valid votes after the 5,463 votes scored by Hon. Adefisoye Tajudeen Adeyemi were invalidated for failing to secure clearance from the screening committee.

Hon. Matthew Oyerimade emerged winner of the Odigbo/Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo Federal Constituency primary with 12,744 votes, defeating Festus Adefiranye who polled 1,944 votes.

For Ilaje/Ese-Odo Federal Constituency, Akingboye Akinleke David won the contest with 9,284 votes, ahead of Otunba Ayara who scored 2,554 votes and Hon. Donald Ojogo who polled 2,038 votes.

Dabibi appealed to aggrieved aspirants and party members to embrace unity ahead of the 2027 general elections.

“Elections may generate varying interests, but we must never allow internal bitterness, division or rancour to weaken our progress,” he said.

“After this primary election, we must all unite as one strong, indivisible family, fully focused on the bigger task ahead: the 2027 general elections to deliver President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Ondo State and all our National Assembly candidates at the poll.”