Categories: News

Ondo Election: Gov Akeredolu And Wife Cast Their Votes, Expresses Confidence In Winning

Incumbent governor of Ondo State and candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Rotimi Akeredolu and his wife have cast their votes at ward 05, Ijebu II, Polling Unit 006 in Owo Local Government Area of the state.

Akeredolu, who arrived with his convoy to cast his vote, refused to join the queue. After casting his vote, The governor addressed newsmen and left.

Speaking with reporter’s, he expressed optimism of wining the state governorship election.

He said: “I am confident about winning this election. I have always said that mine is about God. I know that God in his infinite mercy will give me victory. My confidence is in God.”

Asked what will happen if the election results do not favour him, Akeredolu said: “Let me tell you something, I don’t ever think about that.

“So I don’t know what will happen. All I know is what will happen when my victory is announced, that everybody will be joyous, there will be clapping, singing and dancing. That is all I know.”

Meanwhile, pandemonium broke out on Saturday as gun-wielding men invaded a polling unit, shooting sporadically to disperse the voting process at unit 04, ward 04, Ijomu/Obanla, in Akure South Local Government Area of Ondo State.

Tobias Sylvester

Tobias Sylvester is the news editor for Kanyi Daily News and is based in Lagos. Contact Tobias at editor@kanyidaily.com. Got a confidential tip? Submit it here

Recent Posts

“AI Is Not Your Helper” — Ruth Kadiri Warns Christians Against Replacing Holy Spirit With Technology

Nollywood actress Ruth Kadiri has spoken about the growing use of artificial intelligence among Christians…

3 hours ago

“I Don’t Like When Mr Eazi Is Angry With Me, I Don’t Know Why He Can’t Shout At Me” – Temi Otedola

Nigerian actress Temi Otedola has opened up about how she and singer Mr Eazi handle…

5 hours ago

Court Dismisses NDLEA’s Drug Charges Against Pretty Mike

A Federal High Court in Ikoyi has cleared nightclub owner Pretty Mike and club supervisor…

6 hours ago

FG Amends Charge Against Malami And Son, Removes Terrorism Financing Allegation

The federal government has amended the charges against former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami,…

6 hours ago

Apostle Chibuzor Offers House, Money To Man Who’ll Marry His Autistic Daughter

Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere, the General Overseer of Omega Power Ministry (OPM), said he is looking…

6 hours ago

Nigerian Men Are Scared Of Women Like Me Because We’re Bold And Confident – Phyna [Video]

Big Brother Naija reality star Ijeoma Josephina Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, has revealed why…

8 hours ago