\n\nThe Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has formally presented certificates of return to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and his deputy, Kemi Adesoye-Adeyeye, affirming their victories in the 2024 Ondo State governorship election. The event took place at the INEC State Office in Akure, where electoral officials commended the candidates for their participation and adherence to democratic processes. The presentation marks the final constitutional step in validating the electoral outcome and clearing the way for their continued leadership.
Governor Aiyedatiwa, who took over leadership after the death of his predecessor in 2023 and later contested his mandate in the 2024 poll, thanked INEC for its role in conducting a credible exercise. He also expressed appreciation to the people of Ondo State for their trust and urged citizens to work with his administration to foster unity and accelerated development. Several political stakeholders and civil society observers have described the smooth presentation as a sign of growing electoral maturity in the state, even as pressures persist on INEC to sustain improved electoral processes nationwide.
