By Mokolade Michael, Akure
Eyitayo Jegede, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, has emerged as the candidate of the People’s Democratic Party in the October 10 governorship poll in Ondo State.
He polled 888 to beat seven other contestants including the state Deputy Governor Agboola Ajayi.
Mr. Jegede was the PDP candidate in the 2016 Governorship election.
Voting started around 2pm on Tuesday and ended around 8pm
With this development, Jegede will now face Governor Rotimi Akeredolu at the poll
This will be a repeat of the 2016 battle.
Political pundits have described the forthcoming governorship election as the battle of two SANs.
Eddy Olafeso-175 Votes
Agboola Ajayi- 657 Votes
Banji Okunomo- 90 Votes
Bode Ayorinde – 95 Votes
Bolawaji Kunlere- 33 Votes
Ebiseni Olusola- 29 Votes
Erewa Godday- 13. Votes
Eyitayo Jegede- 888 Votes