In a decisive victory, Honorable Ife Ehindero, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, emerged triumphant in the Saturday bye-election for the Akoko North East/North West Federal Constituency of Ondo State.

The APC candidate demonstrated a commanding lead by securing 16,439 votes in the Akoko North East Local Government Area, surpassing the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Olalekan Bada, who garnered 7,934 votes.

Further solidifying the win, Hon. Ife Ehindero secured 19,065 votes in the Akoko North West Local Government Area, while the PDP candidate received 7,394 votes.

With an impressive total of 35,504 votes, Ife Ehindero was officially declared the winner, defeating Olalekan Bada of the PDP, who accumulated a total of 15,328 votes.

This victory underscores the APC’s strong performance in the bye-election, solidifying its representation in the House of Representatives.