In this report, PREMIUM TIMES looks at the top 10 most fascinating things about Ondo State -- from its history to its politics, topography, and economy.
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Mr Mimiko was re-elected in 2012 and completed his second term. His successor in 2016, Rotimi Akeredolu, was also re-elected in 2020 but tragically passed away in December 2023.Ondo State is one of Nigeria’s most ethnically diverse states. Although most of its ethnic groups are of the Yoruba stock, it is also home to the Ijaw, primarily in Ese Odo LGA in the southern senatorial district.
The PDP held power from 2003 to 2009, followed by the Labour Party from 2009 to 2017, and finally, theOne of the most contentious political crises in Ondo State history occurred during the 1983 election between Governor Ajasin and his deputy, Mr Omoboriowo. Both contested the UPN governorship primary. Mr Ajasin was declared the winner, but Mr Omoboriowo disputed his victory and obtained the ticket of the federal ruling party, the National Party of Nigeria, to run against his principal.
In 2016, Mr Mimiko supported Eyitayo Jegede from Akure in his home district, but Mr Akeredolu from Owo won. After Mr Akeredolu’s death, his deputy, Mr Ayedatiwa, assumed office. In the current election, the two major parties have fielded candidates from Ondo South.
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