President Jonathan congratulates Mimiko on his election victory, commends INEC

by Isi Esene

President Goodluck Jonathan has through his special adviser on media and publicity, Reuben Abati, congratulated the governor of Ondo State, Olusegun Mimiko on his re-election in the keenly contested election which took place yesterday.

The president also took the opportunity to commend the effort of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies for ensuring a  peaceful conduct during the election.

According to reports, Reuben Abati tweeted thre president’s message today which reads: “Prez Jonathan congratulates Gov. Mimiko on his victory in the Ondo governorship elections. Commends INEC and security agencies.”

Mimiko emerged victorious in the election with his Labour Party polling 260,199 vote; ACN , 143,512 votes and PDP, 155,961 votes.

The Returning officer Prof. Adebiyi Daramola declared Mimiko winner at 1.25pm at INEC’s Collation Centre in Akure, the capital of Ondo State.

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