INEC Annoounces Final Official Result of Edo Gubernatorial Elections

After the collation of results from

the 18 local government areas of Edo state, south-south Nigeria from elections held on Wednesday, September 28, INEC has declared APC candidate, Mr Godwin Obaseki, winner. candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) polled a total of 319,483 votes while his closest rival from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Osagie Ize-Iyamu, polled 253,173 votes. The APC won in Akoko-Edo LGA, Ikpoba-Okha, Etsako West, Etsako East, Etsako Cenral, Owan East LGA, Ovia North LGA, Oredo LGA, Uhunwomnde, Igueben LGA, Egor LGA, Owan West LGA. The PDP won in Esan North Central, Esan West LGA, Orhionmwon LGA, Esan South East LGA, Esan North East LGA. While the agent of the APC at the collation centre expressed satisfaction with the conduct and result of the election, the PDP, YDP and APGA agents expressed strong reservation, referring to the result as a disappointment and demanding total cancellation, thereby refusing to sign the final result sheet. The returning officer for the Edo state governorship elections, Professor Kayode Soremekun, announced results as follows: AA – 155 ACD – 1,350 ACPN – 3,184 APC – 319,483 APGA – 876 CPP – 226 ID – 99 KOWA – 75 LP – 182 NPPP – 125 NCP – 294 NNPP – 118 PDC – 1,289 PDP – 253,173 PPA – 855 PPN – 112 SDP – 72 UPP – 431 YDP – 200.