627 delegates from the 18 local government areas of Ondo State will gather today at the International Culture and Events Centre in Akure to elect the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the forthcoming November 16, 2024 governorship election in the state.
Seven aspirants have been cleared by the Senator Sam-Egwu-led screening committee to contest in the indirect primary election.
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Among the aspirants is a former deputy governor of the state, Agboola Ajayi.
Others are: Bamidele Akingboye, Adeolu Akinwumi, Sola Ebiseeni, John Mafo, Kolade Akinjo and Bosun Arebuwa.
According to a statement issued by the Publicity Secretary of PDP in the state, Kennedy Peretei, the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, is the chairman of the seven-man committee to conduct the primary election.