Ondo polls: President meets Ondo state’s Governor Mimiko secretly

Mimiko is said to have arrived at the Presidential Villa at about 11am on Friday, October 28 for the meeting.

The meeting is believed to be connected to the outbreak of violence in Ondo following the announcement of Jimoh Ibrahim as the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the November 26 governorship election.

Ibrahim’s candidacy was announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday, October 27.

The decision has caused controversy due to Ibrahim’s replacement of Eyitayo Jegede who was earlier chosen as the party’s candidate.