Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been declared winner of the Edo State governorship election.
Prof. Faruk Kuta: “Okpebholo, having satisfied the requirement of the law, is hereby declared the winner and returned elected.”
APC dominated Edo North, while PDP maintained stronghold in Edo Central and Edo South.
Local Government Results:
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Igueben: APC (5,907), PDP (8,470), LP (494)
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Esan West: APC (12,952), PDP (11,004), LP (342)
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Uhunmwonde: APC (8,776), PDP (9,339), LP (769)
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Owan West: APC (12,277), PDP (11,284), LP (201)
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Ovia North-East: APC (13,225), PDP (15,311), LP (1,675)
Okpebholo (APC) – 291,667 votes
Asue Ighodalo (PDP) – 247,274 votes
Olumide Akpata (LP) – 22,763 votes
Asue Ighodalo (PDP) – 247,274 votes
Olumide Akpata (LP) – 22,763 votes
