ONDO 2016: JEGEDE EMERGES PDP GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE

Seasoned and dynamic lawyer who was appointed notary public by chief justice of Nigeria and elevated to senior advocate of Nigeria less than ten years , Barrister Eyitayo Jegede SAN, former attorney general of Ondo state, who resigned shortly before the gubernatorial election in his state to pursue his political ambition under the platform of the People's Democratic Party, PDP, emerged candidate and flag bearer at the just concluded PDP primary in the state, held at the Dome international centre in the capital city of Akure, Ondo state. In his words he said: "It is time we talk about the economy since the outgoing government has laid a foundation for them to build on. For me, it is team work and I shall carry the flag to victory come 26th November 2016 here in Ondo state."

Eyitayo Jegede had 760 votes while his opponent, honourable Oluwasanmi Saka Lawal had 23 votes .  And on top of that, the SAN's joy knew no bounds as he was full of optimism that he was going to be the next executive governor of the state come November 26, 2016.

Barr. Eyitayo Jegede

Announcement of the Results

Hilarious scenes of showmanship,

Hilarious scenes at the party primaries

From all indications, the legal luminary per excellence appears to have the full support of the incumbent governor Gov. Mimiko popularly called "the Iroko" of Ondo state.

Written by: Anita Aluya.