Oluwatosin Ayeni has emerged as the candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) for the Nov. 16 governorship election in Ondo state.

Yusuf Galambi, the chairman of the 2024 NNPP governorship primary election committee in Ondo state, said a total of 113  delegates were accredited for the exercise.

Mr Galambi added that Mr Ayeni polled 100 votes to defeat his rival, Ibrahim Ajaguuna, who scored 12 votes, saying there was one void vote.

He explained that the primary election was free, fair and credible, as witnessed by representatives of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and the party’s aspirants, as well as all delegates.

“I, Yusuf Galambi, declare Oluwatosin Israel Ayeni as winner of the primary election, having scored the higher number of votes cast. The election was peaceful.

“Nobody is a winner and nobody is a loser. We all know that NNPC is a promising party that maintains its integrity.

“I want all members to be together, and get prepared for the main election in November,” he said.

Reacting, Mr Ayeni commended the efforts put in place by the committee in conducting a free and peaceful election.

He said the victory recorded was dedicated to all members of the party.

The party’s candidate enjoined the party members to be steadfast in ensuring the party’s victory in November.

He promised to carry his co-contestant and others along in the preparation for the gubernatorial election.

According to him, NNPP is the only alternative to good governance in the state.

(NAN)