Senator Monday Okpebholo of the APC has been declared winner of the Edo State Governorship election by INEC. Okpebholo won in 11 LGAs, defeating PDP’s Asue Ighodalo and LP’s Olumide Akpata with 291,667 votes.
Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has emerged victorious in the Edo State Governorship election, held on Saturday, marking a significant win for the APC. The results were officially declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Returning Officer, Prof. Faruk Adamu Kuta, who is also the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology.
A Dominating Lead Across 11 LGAs
Senator Okpebholo secured an impressive lead by winning in 11 out of 18 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the state. He garnered a total of 291,667 votes, defeating his closest rivals Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who polled 247,274 votes, and Olumide Akpata of the Labour Party (LP), who managed 18,737 votes.
This victory sees the APC candidate taking over the reins from outgoing Governor Godwin Obaseki at the Osadebe House, ensuring a continuity of the APC’s political dominance in the state.
Okpebholo’s Vision: Continuing Oshiomhole’s Legacy
In his victory speech, Governor-elect Okpebholo pledged to carry forward the legacy of former Governor Adams Oshiomhole, promising to build on his administration’s achievements. He thanked the people of Edo State for their trust and reiterated his commitment to transforming the state’s socio-economic landscape.
Detailed Results Across LGAs
The breakdown of results reveals a competitive race in several LGAs, with notable wins for Okpebholo in APC strongholds like Etsako West, Oredo, and Akoko-Edo, among others. PDP candidates also showed strong performances in areas like Ikpoba-Okha and Esan South-East, but it wasn’t enough to bridge the gap.
Summary of Key Results
Ikpoba-Okha LGA:
APC: 16,338
PDP: 26,382
LP: 2,026
Oredo LGA:
APC: 30,780
PDP: 24,938
LP: 5,389
Akoko-Edo LGA:
APC: 34,847
PDP: 15,865
LP: 2,239
Okpebholo’s win signifies a resounding endorsement of the APC’s leadership, setting the stage for what could be another era of political and economic growth for Edo State.
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