Ekiti 2018: Eleka Emerges As PDP Candidate

The atmosphere at the Greater Eagle Hall, Ado Ekiti, capital of Ekiti state, was tensed up at the as Dayo Adeyeye and Kolapo Olusola, the two aspirants seeking the ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the July 14 governorship election, were inching close to each other in collation of votes.

Olusola, the incumbent deputy governor of Ekiti, is the preferred aspirant of Ayodele Fayose, governor of the state.

A total of 1968 delegates were accredited for the exercise, which has been peaceful since 10am when it started.

Voting ended at 5:05pm and the committee chaired by Ifeanyi Okowa, governor of Delta state, gave the aspirants the opportunity to comment about the poll and they both expressed satisfaction.

At the end, PROF KOLAPO OLUSOLA  polled 1,191

PRINCE ADEDAYO ADEYEYE  770 votes while

void - 7

Margin - 421 votes