Four out of eight serving members of the Ondo State House of Assembly who sought reelection have suffered in Saturday’s March 18 Assembly election.
Elections were held in 26 state constituencies today in a peaceful atmosphere though with low voters turnout.
SUNSHINETRUTH learnt that the serving lawmakers who sought reelection but failed include; Tomide Akinribido (Ondo West 1 PDP); Favour Tomomewo (Ilaje 2, ADC); Hon Taofeeq Muhammed (Akoko Northwest 2, APC) and Toluwani Borokini (Akure South1, APC).
However, four other incumbent lawmakers won their elections; Oluwole Emmanuel Ogunmolasuyi (Owo 1 APC/ Majority Leader); Oladiji Olamide (Ondo east APC); Ololade Gbegudu (Okitipupa 11, APC); and Abayomi Akinruntan (Ilaje 1, APC) who is winning for the third term.
Four female lawmakers will be part of next Assembly as female APC candidates won in Owo 1, Idanre, Ese-Odo and Ilaje 2 constituencies.
