The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the results from the first local government area in the Ekiti State governorship election, with the All Progressives Congress (APC) securing a commanding lead. In Ijero Local Government Area, the APC candidate garnered 25,506 votes, far outpacing rivals from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Breakdown of Ijero LGA Results
According to official figures released by INEC, Ijero LGA had 67,713 registered voters, with 30,795 accredited for the election. The detailed party tally shows: AA 4, AAC 11, ADC 2,026, ADP 96, APC 25,506, ADM 3, ADP 0, NP 3, NNPP 3, PDP 2,479, PRP 9, SDP 29, YPP 1, ZLP 2. Total valid votes cast were 30,180, with 503 rejected ballots, bringing the total votes cast to 30,683.
APC Dominates Early Count
The APC's strong performance in Ijero signals a potential trend as results from other local governments continue to be collated. The ADC, which fielded a candidate backed by some opposition figures, managed 2,026 votes, while the PDP secured 2,479. Smaller parties collectively accounted for fewer than 200 votes. INEC officials have assured that the remaining LG results will be announced progressively.
Election Observers and Next Steps
Election observers have noted a generally peaceful process in Ijero, with voter turnout estimated at around 45% of registered voters. The commission has urged parties to channel any grievances through legal channels. As the collation continues, all eyes are on the remaining 15 local government areas to determine the final outcome of the governorship race.
