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By Ado Oyeyemi, Akure The Peoples Democratic Party has elected Agboola Ajayi, a former Deputy Governor of Ondo State, as its candidate for the upcoming November 16 governorship election. Ajayi secured 264 votes during the party's primary election, which took place at the international culture and events center, also known as the Dome. The chairman
The Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Mr Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, had declared that the primary of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ondo State would be free, fair, and credible.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has released a former Commissioner for Finance in Ondo State, Mr Wale Akinterinwa, after he was grilled for hours over alleged fraud. Akinterinwa made this known on X, praising the operatives of the anti-graft commission for their professionalism. He said, “I just left the EFCC office following their invitation. I commend the operatives for being very professional and civil. I assured them of my utmost cooperation whenever I am needed to assist in their investigations.”
Mr Agboola was the late governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu's deputy before falling out with his boss over his governorship ambition.
Ajayi defeated six other contenders to snatch the ticket to fly the PDP banner in the Ondo State governorship election. | Pulse Nigeria