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

Attempt to blackmail OSSAP-SDGS hits brick wall as Police drags writer to court

The Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals has…

18 hours ago

80% Of Lekki Buildings Have No Approval – Lagos Government

The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development in Lagos, Oluyinka Olumide has revealed that…

19 hours ago

“Tinubu Will Change Nigeria After 8 Years, Support Him Before We Die” – Arthur Eze [Video]

Nigerian billionaire, Prince Arthur Eze has called on Nigerians to support the administration of President…

21 hours ago

Yemi Alade Slams Lagos Government Over Demolitions Of Houses

Nigerian songstress, Yemi Alade has slammed the Lagos State government over the recent demolitions of…

21 hours ago

Titanic and Lord of the Rings actor, Bernard Hill dies at 79

Hollywood actor Bernard Hill, known for his roles in "Titanic" and "Lord of the Rings,"…

22 hours ago

Atiku Condemns Arrest Of FIJ Reporter, Daniel Ojukwu By Tinubu’s Government

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has criticized the detention of Daniel Ojukwu, a reporter with…

22 hours ago