Mr Eyitayo Jegede, a former Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in Ondo State, has been elected the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party for the October 10 governorship election in the state.
Jegede polled 888 votes to defeat other contestants. Mr. Agboola Ajayi, the deputy governor of the state came second with 657 votes; and Dr. Olafeso, the PDP National Vice Chairman, came third with 175 votes.
Over 2000 delegates from the 18 local government areas of the state participated in the keenly contested election.
The election was held at the main auditorium of the International Event Center, Akure – the Ondo State capital. Votes started around 2pm after the accreditation process was finalized.
There was a strict compliance with the COVID-19 protocols as delegates were required to put on face masks before they were allowed into the venue.
Armed security men from the state police command, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Department of State Services and the Federal Road Safety Corps were present at the venue. INEC officials were also on ground to monitor the election.
The chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party Primary and Governor of Enugu State, Mr Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, while speaking with journalists promised to conduct free, free and credible exercise.
Ugwuanyi, who entered into the venue of the primary around 1.40pm expressed satisfaction with the process
He said, “We are building a nation and I promise to conduct a free and fair primary. I want to assure you that a credible candidate will emerge through this process.
