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INEC bows to pressure, names Jimoh Ibrahim Ondo PDP candidate

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October 27, 2016

INEC bows to pressure, names Jimoh Ibrahim Ondo PDP candidate

Reports gathered on Thursday revealed that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has named Jimoh Ibrahim as candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the November 26 governorship election in Ondo state.

According to TheCable, Nick Dazang, the commission’s head of publicity, disclosed that details would be out later.

Jimoh Ibrahim is the candidate of the Ali Modu Sheriff faction of the party.

Eyitayo Jegede, believed to enjoy the support of Olusegun Mimiko, the incumbent governor, emerged candidate of the Ahmed Makarfi faction.

A graduate of law from the Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile Ife, Osun state, Ibrahim is a billionaire businessman.

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