Ondo: Four Lawmakers Lose Return Bid, SDP Win Two Seats In Ekiti

By Ayodele Oni

Four out of eight serving members of the Ondo State House of Assembly who sought reelection have suffered loses in Saturday’s election.

Elections were held in 26 state constituencies in a peaceful environment though with low voters turnout.

The serving lawmakers who sought reelection but failed include;  Tomide Akinribido (Ondo West 1 PDP); Favour Tomomewo (Ilaje 2, ADC); Hon Taofeeq Muhammed (Akoko Northwest 2, APC) and Toluwani Borokini (Akure South1, APC).

However, four other incumbent lawmakers won their elections; Oluwole Ogunmolasuyi (Owo 1 APC/ Majority Leader); Oladiji Olamide (Ondo east APC); Ololade Gbegudu (Okitipupa 11, APC); and Abayomi Akinruntan (Ilaje 1, APC) who is winning for the third term.

Three female lawmakers will be part of the next Assembly as APC candidates won in Owo 1, Idanre and Ilaje 2 constituencies.

In Ekiti State, the Social Democratic Party, (SDP) won two constituencies of Ise and Ekiti East out of 26.