Nigeria, April 26 -- The Peoples Democratic Party on Thursday picked former deputy governor, Agboola Ajayi, as its candidate for the 16 November governorship election.

Mr Agboola scored a total of 264 votes to defeat his closest rival, former lawmaker, Kolade Akinjo, who polled 157 votes.

Thursday's primary election was contested by six other aspirants, including John Mafo, Olusola Ebiseni, Adeola Akinwumi, Kolade Akinjo, Dele Akingboye and Bosun Arebuwa.

Mr Ebiseni came third with a score of 99 votes, followed by Akinwumi Adeola, who polled 64 votes.

Mr Akingboye polled 24 votes, Mr Mafo scored nine votes, while Arebuwa Bosun scored two votes.

A total of 621 delegates voted in a peaceful process held at the International Event Centr...