The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) the winner of the Edo state governorship election held on Saturday, September 21.
The results were announced by INEC’s Returning Officer, Prof Faruk Kuta, who confirmed that Okpebholo secured 291,667 votes to beat his main competitors. Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) came in second with 247,274 votes, while Olumide Akpata of the Labour Party (LP) placed third, garnering 22,763 votes.
Apart from the three leading candidates, fourteen others participated in the race but received significantly fewer votes.
What This Means for Edo State Okpebholo’s victory marks a continued presence of the All Progressives Congress in the political landscape of Edo State. As he prepares to take office, many will be watching to see how his leadership will address key issues in the state and how his administration will shape the future of Edo.
Election Highlights
- APC’s Monday Okpebholo won with 291,667 votes.
- PDP’s Asue Ighodalo followed closely with 247,274 votes.
- LP’s Olumide Akpata came third with 22,763 votes.
- A total of 14 other candidates contested but received fewer votes.
The election was a closely watched contest, with the leading candidates representing the state’s major political parties. Voters across the state were eager to see the outcome, and the announcement of Okpebholo’s victory has set the stage for the next phase of Edo’s political journey.
