September 22, 2024
By Okafor Joseph

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has so far announced results from 13 out of 18 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the ongoing governorship election in Edo State.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) is currently leading the race, having secured 180,369 votes, while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is trailing closely behind with 160,333 votes. The Labour Party (LP), on the other hand, has accumulated 10,247 votes, placing it in a distant third position.

Collation is still ongoing as INEC is expected to announce results from five more LGAs in the coming hours. Below are the detailed results from the LGAs announced so far:

Egor Local Government Area
APC: 16,760
PDP: 14,658
LP: 1,966

Ovia North-East LGA
APC: 13,225
PDP: 15,311
LP: 1,675

Uhunmwonde LGA
APC: 8,776
PDP: 9,339
LP: 769

Owan West LGA
APC: 12,277
PDP: 11,284
LP: 201

Esan West LGA
APC: 12,952
PDP: 11,004
LP: 342

Igueben LGA
APC: 5,907
PDP: 8,470
LP: 494

Akoko-Edo LGA
APC: 34,847
PDP: 15,865
LP: 2,239

Esan South-East LGA
APC: 8,398
PDP: 14,199
LP: 98

Esan Central LGA
APC: 10,990
PDP: 8,618
LP: 418

Esan North-East LGA
APC: 10,648
PDP: 12,522
LP: 194

Ovia South-West LGA
APC: 10,150
PDP: 10,260
LP: 849

Owan East LGA
APC: 19,380
PDP: 14,189
LP: 446

Orhionmwon LGA
APC: 16,059
PDP: 14,614
LP: 556

As the collation continues, all eyes are on the remaining five LGAs to determine whether APC will maintain its lead or if PDP will close the gap in the race for Edo’s governorship seat.