BREAKING: APC SENATORIAL PRIMARIES SHAKE ONDO AS WINNERS EMERGE ACROSS THREE DISTRICTS

APC SENATORIAL PRIMARIES SHAKE ONDO AS WINNERS EMERGE ACROSS THREE DISTRICTS


The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the results of its senatorial primary elections held across the three senatorial districts in Ondo State ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The exercise, which attracted several prominent political figures within the party, produced candidates for Ondo Central, Ondo South, and Ondo North Senatorial Districts after the conclusion of voting and collation of results.

Ondo Central Senatorial District

In Ondo Central, Dr. Taiwo Fasoranti emerged victorious after securing a total of 36,652 votes to defeat other contenders in the race.

The results released showed:

Dr. Taiwo Fasoranti – 36,652 votes (Winner)

Senator Adeniyi Adegbonmire – 5,733 votes

Adu Muyiwa – 1,245 votes

Ondo South Senatorial District

For Ondo South, former APC National Vice Chairman (South-West), Chief Isaacs Kekemeke, popularly known as D.I. Kekemeke, won the party’s ticket with a commanding lead.

The official results indicated:

D.I. Kekemeke – 35,655 votes (Winner)

Princess Oladuni – 290 votes

Mayowa Samuel – 6,435 votes

Morayo Lebi – 1,185 votes

Jumoke Akindele – 339 votes

Agboola Ajayi – 670 votes

Ondo North Senatorial District


In Ondo North, former Director-General of the National Sports Commission, Gbenga Elegbeleye, clinched the APC senatorial ticket after polling the highest number of votes among contestants.

The results are as follows:

Gbenga Elegbeleye – 28,602 votes (Winner)

Chief Alex Ajipe – 17,313 votes

Senator Ipinsagba – 9,919 votes

Adeogun Adejoro – 3,845 votes

Adeyanju Michael – 640 votes

Abdul Muhammad – 1,176 votes

The APC primary elections in Ondo State were closely monitored by party stakeholders and supporters, as the party prepares for the next phase of political activities ahead of the 2027 elections.

Political observers believe the outcome of the primaries may shape the political landscape in the state, particularly within the ruling party’s structure across the three senatorial districts.

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