The candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the October 10 governorship election in Ondo State, EYITAYO JEGEDE, has filed a petition at the tribunal challenging the victory of Governor ROTIMI AKEREDOLU.

Other defendants in the petition are; the Independent National Electoral Commission, the All Progressives Congress and the Deputy Governor- elect, LUCKY AIYEDATIWA.

The election is being challenged on the grounds that it was marred by irregularities, pockets of violence and intimidation amongst others.

JEGEDE who also faulted the emergence of governor AKEREDOLU during APC’s primaries is asking the tribunal to declare him winner of the election.