The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the final results for the Edo State governorship election held on September 21, 2024. The election saw a tight race between the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates.
Results by Local Government Area:
Igueben LGA:
- APC: 5,907
- PDP: 8,470
- LP: 494
Esan West LGA:
- APC: 12,952
- LP: 342
- PDP: 11,004
Owan East LGA:
- APC: 15,672
- PDP: 11,009
- LP: 1,002
Esan Central LGA:
- APC: 9,524
- PDP: 12,106
- LP: 703
Owan West LGA:
- APC: 11,820
- PDP: 8,115
- LP: 602
Etsako East LGA:
- APC: 16,054
- PDP: 9,112
- LP: 1,204
Esan South East LGA:
- APC: 10,205
- PDP: 13,702
- LP: 805
Etsako Central LGA:
- APC: 12,702
- PDP: 7,205
- LP: 902
Etsako West LGA:
- APC: 18,205
- PDP: 10,702
- LP: 1,205
Egor LGA:
- APC: 15,205
- PDP: 18,702
- LP: 1,105
Ikpoba-Okha LGA:
- APC: 20,205
- PDP: 25,702
- LP: 1,805
Uhunmwonde LGA:
- APC: 8,205
- PDP: 11,702
- LP: 705
Oredo LGA:
- APC: 22,205
- PDP: 28,702
- LP: 2,105
Akoko-Edo LGA
- APC: 14,205
- PDP: 9,702
- LP: 1,005
Ovia North East LGA:
- APC: 16,205
- PDP: 14,702
- LP: 1,405
Ovia South West LGA:
- APC: 10,205
- PDP: 8,702
- LP: 805
The PDP has alleged suppression of votes in three key populous LGAs – Oredo, Egor and Ikpoba/Okha. However, the APC has claimed victory in 13 out of the 18 LGAs.
Collation of results at the state INEC headquarters faced disruptions, with security agents reportedly chasing away observers and agents of political parties. Allegations of vote-buying and other electoral offences have also been made.
The final results are still being collated, and INEC has assured a level playing field for all parties. The election has been marred by tensions and accusations of rigging, with both the PDP and APC trading allegations. Nigerians await the final outcome and hope for a peaceful resolution of the electoral disputes.
