The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Rotimi Akeredolu has recorded an early lead in the Ondo governorship polls following the announcement of results from 5 local governments by the Independent National Electoral Commission.

The LGA results announced by the electoral body included those of Ile Oluji/Oke Igbo, Akoko North-East, Ifedore and Irele.

Candidate of the PDP, Eyitayo Jegede trailed Akeredolu in the five LGAs.

The election which was relatively peaceful was however characterized by massive vote buying.

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