Oyo guber: Seyi Makinde in pole position after results from 18 LGAs

 

Seyi Makinde has secured an early lead in the Oyo state governorship election.

 

The incumbent governor is hoping to fight off stiff opposition to win his re-election bid.

 

The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is currently ahead of the pack after tallying results from 18 local government areas (LGAs).

 

Makinde is contesting against Teslim Folarin of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Adebayo Adelabu of the Accord Party.

 

So far, Makinde has 281,383 votes while Folarin has polled 128,972 and Adelabu has secured 21,899 votes.

 

There are 33 LGAs in the south-west state.

 

The announcement of the results is taking place at the state collation centre in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo.

 

The exercise, which is presently on recess, is expected to resume by 12:30pm.