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JUST IN: Makinde Sweeps 31 LGs, Declares Winner Of Oyo Guber

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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has won in 31 out of the 33 local government areas in the state

The gubernatorial election was held in all 33 local government areas of the state on Saturday.

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DAILY POST reports that three major candidates contested the election.

They included Makinde, who is seeking re-election on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Teslim Folarin of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and Adebayo Adelabu of Accord.

The election results also show that the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Senator Teslim Folarin won in only two (2) local government areas.

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With this development, there are indications that INEC will declare Makinde the winner of the election in due course.

If declared the winner, Makinde will be the second governor to serve for two terms in the state.

The first governor to serve for two terms was late Abiola Ajimobi who governed the state between 2011 and 2019.

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READ ALSO: Makinde Sweeps 15 LGs Announced By INEC In Oyo [See Results]

Here are the results of all the 33 local government areas announced by INEC and obtained by DAILY POST.

1) Ona-Ara Local Government

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Accord: 1,212

APC: 5,510

PDP: 17,326

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2) Ibadan North West Local Government

Accord: 1,291

APC: 5,947

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PDP: 19, 007

3) Ibarapa East Local Government

Accord: 1,885

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APC: 7094

PDP: 11,125

4) Afijio Local Government

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Accord: 1,357

APC: 5,588

PDP: 13,139

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5) Atiba Local Government

Accord: 1,113

APC: 7,484

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PDP: 18,389

6) Orire Local Government

Accord: 1,895

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APC: 9,216

PDP: 13,767

7) Ibadan South West Local Government

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Accord: 2,270

APC: 9,491

PDP: 31,273

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8) Oluyole Local Government

Accord: 1,386

APC: 6,592

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PDP: 21,700

9) Atisbo Local Government

Accord: 1,188

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APC: 6,955

PDP: 9,199

10) Saki East Local Government

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Accord: 188

APC: 5,519

PDP: 8,374

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11) Surulere Local Government

Accord: 271

APC: 8,882

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PDP: 15,554

12) Itewiwaju Local Government

Accord: 2036

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APC: 4,597

PDP: 8,034

13) Ogo Oluwa Local Government

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Accord: 50

APC: 5,570

PDP: 10,930

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14) Irepo Local Government

Accord: 388

APC: 9,785

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PDP: 7,193

15) Olorunsogo Local Government

Accord: 998

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APC: 4,851

PDP: 5,838

16) Ibadan North East Local Government

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Accord: 1,564

APC: 8,486

PDP: 29,396

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17) Ogbomosho South Local Government

Accord: 10

APC: 8,257

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PDP: 17,693

18) Ibadan South East Local Government

Accord: 1,846

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APC: 9,147

PDP: 23,585

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19) Ibarapa North LG

Accord 563

APC 5,678

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PDP 10,845

20) Ibarapa Central LG

Accord 1,455

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APC 6,287

PDP 10,491

21) Oyo West LG

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Accord 431

APC 7,599

PDP 15,084

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22) Oyo East LG

Accord 571

APC 6,999

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PDP 15,751

23) Ogbomoso North LG

Accord 562

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APC 10,661

PDP 20,387

24) Ido LG

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Accord 822

APC 7,865

PDP 19,284

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25) Kajola LG

Accord 1,710

APC 9,523

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PDP 13,562

26) Lagelu LG

Accord 886

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APC 7,432

PDP 19,104

27) Ibadan North LG

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Accord 2,120

APC 11,883

PDP 39,658

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28) Iseyin LG

Accord 501

APC 9,694

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PDP 25,740

29) Egbeda LG

Accord 3,072

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APC 7,377

PDP 30,444

30) Saki West LG

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Accord 607

APC 13,753

PDP 17,452

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31) Oorelope LG

Accord 1,602

APC 7,077

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PDP 6,485

32) Iwajowa LG

Accord 269

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APC 6,441

PDP 9,029

33) Akinyele LG

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Accord 1,287

APC 9,445

PDP 28,920

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Ekiti 2026: APC Aspirant Slams Oyebanji For Threatening Party Leaders

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An All Progressives Congress aspirant in the 2026 governorship election, Kayode Ojo, on Sunday, tackled Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, for threatening party chairman in the local government area and wards not to entertain any other contender.

Ojo, who said that the governor’s waning popularity had pushed him to desperation, said, “This threat is not only ludicrous, but also vexatious and aptly demonstrates to all and sundry that the governor intends to turn the APC into his private fiefdom and family inheritance.”

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The APC aspirant, represented by the Chairman, Consultative Forum of Kayode Ojo, Olukayode Oluyemo, who spoke at a press conference in Ado Ekiti on Sunday, expressed confidence that Ojo would win the party’s October 27, 2025 primary election despite alleged attacks and harassment from Oyebanji’s camp.

He restarted his determination to govern Ekiti State to redress what he called “the inexplicable stagnation ravaging Ekiti State despite the huge monthly allocation from the Federation Account as well as the state’s potential for development and growth.”

READ ALSO:Ekiti Govt Issues BEDC Seven-day Ultimatum Over Power Outage

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He spoke in reaction to a statement credited to Oyebanji on Friday while receiving his APC expression of interest and nomination forms from a group within the Ekiti State University Alumni Association, which obtained the forms for him.

Oyebanji was quoted to have said, “I want to see the local government, I want to see the local government chairman and the ward chairman of APC that will open their doors and offices for these people. I want to know the party member that will receive them.”

But Ojo described the governor’s threat as a “violation of APC Constitution on the issue that members of the party are free to associate and to hold meetings with any aspirant in as much that they belong to the same party. We are members of APC, I don’t see why the governor is violating this constitutional provision.

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“It is our party, so we are calling on the national executives of our party in Abuja to caution him so that he will not destroy APC.

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The governor is as well violating the Nigerian constitution, which has made it very clear that everybody has the right to associate. Everybody has the right to switch, I mean to pick your candidates and hold meetings at anywhere as long as you are not holding the meeting to rob or to cause criminal activities.

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“So Mr Governor of Ekiti State should trust softly, be a democrat, obey the constitution of Nigeria and obey the constitution of our party, APC”.

Oluyemo, who said that Ojo’s friends and supporters, who had provided cash for his nomination and expression of interest forms, disclosed that they would pick the forms at APC National Secretariat in Abuja on Monday.

He said that the group had been mobilising APC members ahead of the forthcoming primaries to enable Ojo pick the party ticket, saying, “The problem we have been having is attacks from the side of the government, which probably feels that there should not be any opposition.

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We are not opposition members. We are members of the same party.
We only have our preferred aspirant, who we are backing to emerge as flagbearer.”

The group’s chairman, who alleged that Ojo’s supporters were being framed up and arrested for fictitious offences, called on police leadership in the state and at the federal level “to provide a level playing ground for all APC members to choose and follow their preferred aspirants preparatory to the party’s governorship primary election.”

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He stated, “We equally plead with the leadership of APC in Ekiti State to eschew partisanship and embrace all governorship aspirants as one in the APC family.

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We also plead with President Bola Tinubu and the national leadership of our great party to caution Governor Oyebanji against ordering the arrest, harassment and maiming of APC members in Ekiti State. The forthcoming primary election is not a do-or-die affair,” he said.

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Oluyemo urged supporters “to remain steadfast, law abiding and patriotic and unshakably loyal to the cause by stepping up mobilisation efforts across the 16 local government areas of the state without any fear as the day of liberation draws near”.

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Benue Assembly Gets New Speaker

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Benue State House of Assembly on Sunday elected Alfred Emberger as its new speaker.

The appointment came shortly after the resignation of the former speaker, Aondona Dajoh.

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The new speaker is one of the four members suspended last Friday for attempting to remove the former speaker.

At the plenary session held on Sunday and presided over by the deputy speaker, Lami Danaldi-Ogenyi, the house resolved to lift the suspension on the four members.

READ ALSO: JUST IN: Benue Assembly Speaker Aondona Dajoh Resigns

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The majority leader, Saater Tiseer, who said that the plenary was an emergency one, moved a motion for the lifting of the suspension on the four members and was seconded by Samuel Jiji of Logo state constituency.

The deputy speaker said, “Following the motion raised by the majority leader and supported by members of the house, this house has resolved to lift the suspension of the four members.”

After lifting the suspension, the four members were ushered into the chamber, and the nomination of the new speaker was announced.

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A member representing the Makurdi South state constituency, Douglas Akyaa, moved a motion and nominated Emberger for the position of new speaker, seconded by Abu Umoru of the Apa state constituency.

READ ALSO:BREAKING: Benue Assembly Suspends Four Members For Attempting To Impeach Speaker

While there was no other nomination, the new speaker took the oath of office administered by the Clerk of the house, John Hwande

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The new speaker, in his acceptance speech, commended the former speaker for his service and commitment to the progress of the house and the people of the state.

He further said, “To my esteemed colleagues, I assure you that this leadership will be anchored on inclusiveness, fairness and respect for diverse opinions.

“This house under my watch will work harmoniously with the executive and judiciary while maintaining our independence in line with the principle of separation of powers.”

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JUST IN: Benue Assembly Speaker Aondona Dajoh Resigns

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The Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Aondona Dajoh, has resigned from his position.

According to Channels TV, the resignation is contained in a letter dated August 24, 2025, and titled “Resignation as the Speaker, Benue State House of Assembly.”

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Dajoh said his decision was made in good faith and in the interest of the state.

“I write to resign my position as the Speaker, Benue State House of Assembly, effective today, August 24, 2025. This is done in good faith and in the best interest of the state. I want to appreciate my dear colleagues for the opportunity they gave me to be the first among equals,” the letter, personally signed by Dajoh, read in part.

READ ALSO: BREAKING: Benue Assembly Suspends Four Members For Attempting To Impeach Speaker

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Dajoh, who represents Gboko West State Constituency, pledged to continue serving as a legislator.

“I pledge to remain committed to my duties as a legislator and representative of Gboko West State Constituency,” he added.

Details about who will replace Dajoh had not been released at the time of filing this report.

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The House is expected to follow its standing orders to fill the vacancy and name a new speaker in line with legislative procedure.

 

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