Edo Guber Election: INEC declares APC’s candidate Okpebholo winner

 

The All Progressives Congress candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has emerged victorious in the recently concluded Edo State governorship election.

 

Okpebholo triumphed over his main challengers, Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party and Olumide Akpata of the Labour Party.

 

The Returning Officer, Prof. Faruk Kuta, announced Okpebholo as the winner at the collation centre in Benin City, the state capital, on Sunday.

 

The APC candidate secured 291,667 votes, defeating Ighodalo, who garnered 247,274 votes. Akpata of the LP finished a distant third with 22,763 votes.

 

Prof. Kuta, Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Minna, declared, “That Okpebholo, having satisfied the requirement of the law, is hereby declared the winner and returned elected.”

 

Edo State, comprising 18 Local Government Areas, is divided into Edo North, Edo South, and Edo Central. Traditionally, Edo North has been an APC stronghold, while the PDP has maintained dominance in Edo Central and Edo South.

 

Below are the election results:

 

Igueben LG

 

Registered voters – 54,549

Accredited voters – 15,274

 

APC – 5,907

PDP – 8,470

LP – 494

 

Total valid votes – 14,989

Rejected votes – 278

 

Total votes cast – 15,267

 

Esan West LG

 

Registered voters – 113,067

Accredited voters – 25,702

 

APC – 12,952

PDP – 11,004

LP – 342

 

Total valid votes – 24,691

Rejected votes -693

Total votes cast – 25,384

 

Uhunmwonde LG

 

Registered voters – 92,169

Accredited voters – 20,044

 

APC – 8,776

PDP – 9,339

LP – 769

 

Total valid votes – 19,223

Rejected votes – 553

Total votes cast -19,776

 

Owan West LG

 

Registered voters – 67,076

Accredited voters – 24,311

 

APC – 12,277

PDP – 11,284

LP – 201

 

Total valid votes -23,904

Rejected votes – 391

Total votes cast – 24,295

 

Ovia North-East LG

 

Registered voters – 177,106

Accredited voters – 32,441

 

APC – 13,225

PDP – 15,311

LP – 1,675

 

Total valid votes – 30,783

Rejected votes – 1,312

Total votes cast – 32,095

 

Esan South-East LG

 

Registered voters – 90,240

Accredited voters – 23,390

 

APC – 8,398

PDP – 14,199

LP – 98

 

Total valid votes – 22,780

Rejected votes – 356

Total votes cast – 23,136

 

Egor LG

 

Registered voters – 242,266

Accredited voters – 35,463

 

APC – 16,760

PDP – 14,658

LP – 1,966

 

Total valid votes – 34,022

Rejected votes – 1,018

Total votes cast – 35,040

 

Akoko Edo LG

 

Registered voters – 144,379

Accredited voters – 54,395

 

APC – 34,847

PDP – 15,865

LP – 2, 239

 

Total valid votes – 53,547

Rejected votes – 331

Total votes cast – 53,878

 

Esan Central LG

 

Registered voters – 68,338

Accredited voters – 20,580

 

APC – 10,990

PDP – 8,618

LP – 418

 

Total valid votes – 20,198

Rejected votes – 361

Total votes cast – 20,559

 

Esan North-East LG

 

Registered voters – 106,280

Accredited voters – 24,430

 

APC – 10,648

PDP – 12,522

LP – 194

 

Total valid votes – 23,637

Rejected votes – 674

Total votes cast – 24,311

 

Ovia South-West LG

 

Registered voters – 112,091

Accredited voters- 23,196

 

APC – 10,150

PDP – 10,260

LP – 849

 

Valid votes – 21,710

Rejected votes – 1,086

Total Vote cast – 22,796

 

Orhionmwon LG

 

Registered voters – 139,260

Accredited voters – 33,196

 

APC – 16,059

PDP – 14,614

LP – 556

 

Total valid votes – 31,559

Rejected votes – 1,091

Total vote cast – 32,650

 

Owan East LG

 

Registered voters – 106,252

Accredited voters – 34,618

 

APC – 19,380

PDP – 14,189

LP – 446

 

Total valid votes – 34,157

Rejected votes – 430

Total votes cast – 34,577

 

Etsako East LG

 

Registered voters – 102,754

Accredited voters – 35,084

 

APC – 20,167

PDP – 9,683

LP – 604

 

Total valid votes – 30,926

Rejected votes – 435

Total votes cast – 31,361

 

Etsako Central LG

 

Registered voters – 59,430

Accredited voters – 21,465

 

APC – 11,906

PDP – 8,455

LP – 381

 

Total valid votes – 20,851

Rejected votes – 294

Total votes cast – 21,145

 

Etsako West LG

 

Registered voters – 186,449

Accredited voters – 54,304

 

APC – 32,107

PDP – 17,483

LP – 2,116

 

Total valid votes – 52,226

Rejected votes – 1,188

Total votes cast – 53,414

 

Oredo LGA

 

Registered voters – 356,242

 

Accredited voters – 64,802

 

APC – 30,780

 

PDP – 24,938

 

LP – 5,389

 

Total valid votes: 62,703

 

Rejected votes: 1,339

 

Total votes cast: 64,042

 

Ikpoba-Okha LGA

 

Registered Voters – 392,782

 

Accredited Voters – 61437

 

PDP – 26,382

 

APC – 16,338

 

LP – 4026

 

Total valid votes – 48, 784

 

Rejected Votes – 1455

 

Total Votes cast – 50,239

 

Edo Guber Election: INEC declares APC’s candidate Okpebholo winner

Philip Shaibu reacts to Edo gov poll results (Video)

According to Daily Post, in a widely circulated video, Philip Shaibu, the reinstated Deputy Governor of Edo State, was seen celebrating the governorship election results, confidently stating, “Na God get power.”

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) confirmed that over 90 percent of the results from polling stations had been uploaded to its Result Viewing Portal, showcasing the progression of the election process.

Early trends show the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Monday Okpebholo, performing well, having secured victories in several polling units.

These early successes have triggered celebrations among APC supporters, with Shaibu seen taking a dig at the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in a video posted on social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter).

The Edo governorship election has so far presented a competitive field, with the APC enjoying significant momentum, particularly in key polling stations.

Monday Okpebholo’s lead in various locations has given his supporters cause for celebration, with many taking to social media to voice their excitement.

Shaibu’s appearance in the viral video, mocking the PDP, has further heightened the political tension, as parties await final results.

The electoral contest is not limited to just the APC and PDP, as the Labour Party (LP) candidate, Olumide Akpata, is also in the race.

However, Akpata faced disappointment as he lost in his own polling unit. This unexpected loss has added to the already dynamic nature of the election, with voters paying close attention to the unfolding results across the state.

Na God get power! pic.twitter.com/V0IURRQYK9

— Ayekooto (@DeeOneAyekooto) September 21, 2024

 

Philip Shaibu reacts to Edo gov poll results (Video)

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Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency expert in the Lake Chad region, shared the news in a post on X.

He stated that the insurgents were attempting to reach Tam village in Niger Republic, near Kannamma in Yobe State, when they were caught by strong river currents.

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“The militants were swept away by strong currents as they attempted the crossing,” Makama said.

The fighters were fleeing from their bases in Bulabulin Geidam, Chettimari, and Diffan along the Nigeria-Niger border.

“At least 17 militants belonging to the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) drowned while attempting to cross a river between the villages of Kafetoa and Bulabulin Gaidam, which lie along the border between Nigeria and Niger Republic,” he added.

17 terrorists drown while fleeing Nigeria-Niger border