Ajayi Agboola, a former Deputy Governor of Ondo State, has clinched the ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to contest in the upcoming November governorship election in the state.
In a keenly contested primary, Agboola emerged victorious with 264 votes, solidifying his position as the PDP’s candidate for the gubernatorial race.
“The victory goes to all PDP members and I will like to commend the leadership of the party for the transparent and credible process. No victor and no vanquished and I see this as a victory for democracy. So, come November the PDP will come victorious in the governorship election by the grace of God,” Ajayi said.
It was reported that his closest rival, former House of Representatives member Kolade Akinjo, secured 157 votes, while other aspirants trailed behind.
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