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FACT CHECK: Did INEC declare Adebutu Ogun state governor-elect?

On March 18, 2023, hours after voting had been concluded, a Twitter user tweeted that Oladipupo Olatunde has just won the Ogun state gubernatorial election.

“Bye bye to Dapo Abiodun! Baba Ijebu’s Billionaire Son, Oladipupo Olatunde is the governor-elect of Ogun State,” he said. 

Claim: Is Oladipupo Olatunde Adebutu the governor-elect of Ogun State?

Verification

The CDD Election War Room found that the on March 18, 2023, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)  declared Dapo Abiodun of the All Progressives Commission (APC) as the winner of the just-concluded governorship election in Ogun state.

Dapo Abiodun having scored 276,298 votes was re-elected for a second term. His closest rival, Oladipupo Adebutu scored 262,383 votes.

Verdict

The claim that Oladipupo Adebutu is the governor-elect of Ogun state is FALSE. INEC declared Dapo Abiodun as the winner having scored the highest vote of 276,298.

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