The upcoming gubernatorial election in Ondo may be the most competitive in the history of Nigeria owing to the large number of politicians vying for the position.
One of the aspirants, Rotimi Akeredolu
No fewer than 30 chieftains of the All Progressives Congress (APC) are warming up for the primary election in Ondo State, it was learnt yesterday.
Also, 10 chieftains are struggling for the ticket in the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
The governorship election is expected to hold in October, 2016.
The PDP aspirants are the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Eyitayo Jegede, his Environment counterpart, Sola Ebiseni, former Presidential Adviser on Niger Delta Hon. Kingsley Kuku, Hon. Bakitta Bello and Hon. Saka Lawal.
Others are Mr. Rotimi Jegede, Prince Nekan Olateru-Olagbegi, Mr. Bamiduro Dada and Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye.
The APC aspirants include Mr. Rotimi Akeredolu (SAN), Dr. Segun Abraham, Senator Ajayi Boroffice, Alhaji Jamiu Ekungba, Mrs. Jumoke Anifowose, Awodeyi Akinseyinwa Apata, Hon. Sule Akinsuyi, Olakunle Osunyikanmi, Odunayo Akinrinsola, Foluso Adefemi and Bukola Adetula.
Others are Dr. Bode Ayorinde, Olubunmi Agbaminoja, Chief Segun Ojo, Sola Iji, a lawyer, Hon. Victor Olabimtan, former Speaker of the House of Assembly, Senator Tayo Alasoadura, Adegbonmire, Light Ariyomo, Paul Akinterinwa, Ayo Akinyelure, Olusola Oke, Ife Abegunde, Akinyinka Akinnola and Dr.Tunji Abayomi, a foremost rights activist.