Sheriff extended his congratulations via a statement released by spokesperson, Bernard Mikko.

The statement reads:

“The INEC recognition of Jimoh Ibrahim is not only victory for the people of Ondo state, but also a victory for the rule of law and diminishing impunity in our electoral system.”

“The PDP NWC under the leadership of Sen Ali Modu Sheriff is pleased with this development. The party hereby congratulates the people of Ondo state as they go to polls on November 26 to vote PDP and elect Mr Jimoh Ibrahim as their next governor.”

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Meanwhile, protests have broken out in Ondo over Ibrahim’s candidacy with residents demanding that the candidate of the Ahmed Makarfi faction, Eyitayo Jegede be recognized as the official PDP governorship candidate.