# 2019 Oyo State gubernatorial election

The 2019 Oyo State gubernatorial election occurred on March 9, 2019, the PDP nominee Seyi Makinde won the election, defeating Adebayo Adelabu of the APC.
Seyi Makinde emerged PDP gubernatorial candidate after scoring 2,772 votes and defeating his closest rival, Ayo Adeseun, who received 21 votes. He picked Rauf Olaniyan as his running mate. Adebayo Adelabu was the APC candidate with Samuel Egunjobi as his running mate. Olufemi Lanlehin was the ADC candidate, while Christopher Alao-Akala stood for ADP. 42 candidates contested in the election.

## Electoral system

The Governor of Oyo State is elected using the plurality voting system.

## Primary election
### PDP primary

The PDP primary election was held on September 30, 2018. Seyi Makinde won the primary election polling 2,772 votes against his closest rival and only opponent, Ayo Adeseun, a former senator in the state who got 21 votes.

### Candidates

* Party nominee: Seyi Makinde: Businessman
** Running mate: Rauf Olaniyan: Retired civil servant
* Ayo Adeseun: Former senator

### APC primary

The APC primary election was held on September 30, 2018. Adebayo Adelabu, a former deputy governor of central bank of Nigeria emerged unopposed after all the aspirants stepped down for him.

### Candidates

* Party nominee: Adebayo Adelabu: A former deputy governor of central bank of Nigeria.
* Running mate: Samuel Egunjobi
* All the aspirants stepped down for the eventual party nominee.

## Results

A total number of 42 candidates registered with the Independent National Electoral Commission to contest in the election.
The total number of registered voters in the state was 2,934,107, while 940,211 voters were accredited. Total number of votes cast was 937,545, while number of valid votes was 916,860. Rejected votes were 20,689.
| Candidate | Candidate | Party | Votes | % |
| | Seyi Makinde | People's Democratic Party | 515,621 | 56.24 |
| | Adebayo Adelabu | All Progressives Congress | 357,982 | 39.04 |
| | Olufemi Lanlehin | African Democratic Congress | 12,375 | 1.35 |
| | Christopher Alao-Akala | Action Democratic Party | 8,664 | 0.94 |
| | Sarafadeen Abiodun Alli | Zenith Labour Party | 3,650 | 0.40 |
| | Akinde Akin S | People For Democratic Change | 1,759 | 0.19 |
| | Saheed Adegboyega Ajadi | Accord | 1,514 | 0.17 |
| | Alao Oyedeleh Oyebode | Alliance for Democracy | 1,425 | 0.16 |
| | Omobosola Owolabi Golohor | Democratic People's Party | 1,401 | 0.15 |
| | Rotimi Akande | United Progressive Party | 1,064 | 0.12 |
| | Taiwo Obiyemi Otegbeye | Providence People's Congress | 1,025 | 0.11 |
| | Tolulope Adeyeye Adedoyin | African People Alliance | 1,007 | 0.11 |
| | Akinboye Tijani Ismaila | Hope Democratic Party | 926 | 0.10 |
| | Akinwale Babatunde Laosun | African Action Congress | 814 | 0.09 |
| | Akande Taiwo Risikat | Advanced Congress of Democrats | 780 | 0.09 |
| | Olalekan Oladotun Ayorinde | Abundant Nigeria Renewal Party | 663 | 0.07 |
| | Mobolaji Ayorinde | Social Democratic Party | 660 | 0.07 |
| | Ojo Olayinka Kayode | Mega Party of Nigeria | 602 | 0.07 |
| | Victor-Tade Adenike Morenike | Advanced Allied Party | 574 | 0.06 |
| | David Oluwafemi Okunlola | All Grassroots Alliance | 564 | 0.06 |
| | Sarumi-Aliyu Ashabi Bolanle | National Interest Party | 382 | 0.04 |
| | Olatunji Adigun Sadiq | Labour Party | 336 | 0.04 |
| | Yinusa Kazeem Ayandoye | National Rescue Movement | 316 | 0.03 |
| | Ayoade Belawu Adebola | Nigeria Elements Progressive Party | 267 | 0.03 |
| | Gbadamosi Basiru Alagbe | People's Party of Nigeria | 243 | 0.03 |
| | Babarinde Oye Ademola | Democratic People's Congress | 230 | 0.03 |
| | Edward Olufeyisanyo Ladoye | New Progressive Movement | 206 | 0.02 |
| | Oladdunni Ariyo Olaitan | Better Nigeria Progressive Party | 205 | 0.02 |
| | Adegboyega A. Adeeu | Democratic Alternative | 192 | 0.02 |
| | Okemakinde Ramota Fumilayo | All Blended Party | 182 | 0.02 |
| | Olabode Ayodele Johnson | Alliance for New Nigeria | 169 | 0.02 |
| | Oladapo Wasiu Atilola | Independent Democrats | 153 | 0.02 |
| | Oluwole Ladipo | Grassroots Development Party Of Nigeria | 152 | 0.02 |
| | Oloyade Ayobami Michael | National Conscience Party | 135 | 0.01 |
| | Bamigboye Abiodun E. | Socialist Party of Nigeria | 114 | 0.01 |
| | Mogaji Mashood Odelalu | National Action Council | 98 | 0.01 |
| | Omotosho Paul Adeboye | Coalition for Change | 96 | 0.01 |
| | Aderoju Ismail Balogun | Mass Action Joint Alliance | 75 | 0.01 |
| | Awolusi Olusegun Gaskin | Save Nigeria Congress | 75 | 0.01 |
| | Paul Oluseye Smith | Justice Must Prevail Party | 72 | 0.01 |
| | Mayoress Abiodun Olayinka O | Change Advocacy Party | 46 | 0.01 |
| | Olaide Olayinola | KOWA Party | 46 | 0.01 |
| Total | Total | Total | 916,860 | 100.00 |
| Valid votes | Valid votes | Valid votes | 916,860 | 97.79 |
| Invalid/blank votes | Invalid/blank votes | Invalid/blank votes | 20,689 | 2.21 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 937,549 | 100.00 |
| Registered voters/turnout | Registered voters/turnout | Registered voters/turnout | 2,934,107 | 31.95 |
| Source: INEC |||||

### By local government area

Here are the results of the election by local government area for the two major parties. The total valid votes of 916,860 represents the 42 political parties that participated in the election. Green represents LGAs won by Seyi Makinde. Blue represents LGAs won by Adebayo Adelabu.
| LGA | Seyi Makinde PDP | Seyi Makinde PDP | Adebayo Adelabu APC | Adebayo Adelabu APC | Total Votes |
| LGA | # | % | # | % | # |
| Ibadan North-West | 20,715 | | 9,690 | | |
| Ibarapa East | 13,002 | | 8,646 | | |
| Atiba | 14,636 | | 9,690 | | |
| Kajola | 13,600 | | 12,982 | | |
| Ido | 16,726 | | 8,585 | | |
| Lagelu | 16,217 | | 11,923 | | |
| Iwajowa | 9,358 | | 8,459 | | |
| Ogbomosho South | 11,236 | | 10,984 | | |
| Afijio | 10,515 | | 7,591 | | |
| Saki West | 21,184 | | 15,147 | | |
| Ibadan South-East | 24,556 | | 13,277 | | |
| Ori Ire | 9,856 | | 15,810 | | |
| Ibarapa North | 11,580 | | 8,644 | | |
| Ibarapa Central | 10,964 | | 7,888 | | |
| Orelope | 10,460 | | 7,546 | | |
| Atisbo | 10,026 | | 9,678 | | |
| Surulere | 7,505 | | 14,168 | | |
| Ogo Oluwa | 6,152 | | 9,547 | | |
| Ogbomosho North | 13,035 | | 14,442 | | |
| Ibadan North | 40,785 | | 18,866 | | |
| Egbeda | 24,203 | | 13,581 | | |
| Itesiwaju | 8,612 | | 6,825 | | |
| Irepo | 7,633 | | 7,862 | | |
| Saki East | 8,527 | | 6,345 | | |
| Oyo West | 12,132 | | 9,756 | | |
| Oyo East | 12,580 | | 8,721 | | |
| Oluyole | 18,070 | | 9,477 | | |
| Olorunsogo | 7,554 | | 5,277 | | |
| Ona Ara | 14,430 | | 7,848 | | |
| Akinyele | 23,423 | | 12,023 | | |
| Iseyin | 21,080 | | 15,435 | | |
| Ibadan North-East | 30,824 | | 12,553 | | |
| Ibadan South-West | 34,445 | | 18,183 | | |
| Totals | 515,621 | | 357,982 | | 916,860 |