EYITAYO JEGEDE has emerged as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s flag bearer for the Ondo State governorship election which is expected to take place on October 10.

JEGEDE was announced as winner after delegates cast their votes at the party’s primary which held at the International Culture and Events Center, Akure, the state capital.

He polled 888 votes to defeat his closest rival and incumbent Deputy Governor of the state, AGBOOLA AJAYI who garnered 657 votes.

The other aspirants include EDDY OLAFESO who polled 175 votes, BANJI OKUNOMO who polled 90 votes, OLABODE AYORINDE who polled 95 votes and BOLUWAJI KUNLERE who polled 33 votes.