Barr. Omosede Igbinedion and Hon Joseph Ikpea
Igbinedion, Ikpea win by-election in Edo
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared candidates of the All Progressives Congress, Barr. Omosede Igbinedion and Hon Joseph Ikpea winner of Saturday’s by-election for Ovia Federal Constituency seat and Edo Central Senatorial District respectively.
The results were announced in the early hours of Sunday.
Retuning officer for Ovia Federal Constituency, Clement Ighodaro, said Igbinedion scored a total of 77,053 votes while the PDP candidate, Johnny Aikpitanyi got 3,838 votes.
Candidate of the ADC, Sandra Asemota scored 925 votes.
Igbinedion was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2011.
Prof. Kingsley Omo-Iwoze, the INEC Returning Officer for Edo Central, announced the result in Ubiaja, headquarters of Esan South-East local government area, said Ikpea, polled 105,129 votes.
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Ikpea defeated his closest rival, Joe Okojie of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who scored 15,146 votes.
According to the Returning Officer, “I, Prof. Omo-Iwoze, hereby certified that I am the Returning Officer for the 2025 Edo Central Senatorial District bye election, held on the 16th day of August, 2024.
“That Ikpea Joseph of APC , having satisfied the requirements of the law is hereby declared winner of the election” Prof. Omo-Iwoze said.
On his part, Ikpea said the people have chosen vision over sentiment, progress over politics-as-usual.
“This victory reaffirms the people’s faith in our capacity to deliver. I will not disappoint them.
“I will work hand in hand with our governor, our party, and community leaders to ensure that every part of Edo Central feels the impact of quality representation.
“Governor Monday Okpebholo is a leader of exceptional qualities, strategic, selfless, and deeply connected to the people. His support has been a stabilizing force throughout this journey.”
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