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BREAKING: Incumbent Member of House of Reps Defeated in Ondo State
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BREAKING: Incumbent Member of House of Reps Defeated in Ondo State

by  Aanu Adegun 1 min read

The Peoples Democratic Party (APC) has lost a National Assembly seat in Ondo state.

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According to the result released by the Independent National Electoral Commission, Gboluga Ikengboju, the lawmaker representing Irele/Okitipupa federal constituency was defeated by his main challenger, Jimi Odimayo of the ruling All Progresses Congress (APC.)

Odimayo polled 44, 638 while Ikengboju polled 21,066.

Gboluga Ikengboju defeated.
Gboluga Ikengboju has been defeated in Ondo state. Photo credit: Gboluga Ikengboju
Source: UGC

According to residents of the constituency, Odimayo's win was a welcome development. They added that the defeated incumbent was not in touch with his people.

Source: Legit.ng

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Aanu Adegun Aanu Adegun is a journalist with over 9 years of experience in both digital and traditional media. A graduate of English Studies from Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo state. Aanu joined Legit.ng in 2016 covering politics and current affairs. Aanu started his journalism career as a features writer. He once anchored some specialised pages of a national newspaper. You can reach him via - aanu.adegun@corp.legit.ng

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