APC Takes Early Lead as INEC Announces Edo Governorship Election Results from 13 LGAs
Afnews Editor
Sep 22, 2024
APC has taken the lead in the Edo governorship election with 180,369 votes, ahead of PDP's 160,333. INEC has announced results from 13 of the 18 LGAs, and the final results are expected soon.
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released results from 13 of the 18 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the ongoing Edo governorship election, with the All Progressives Congress (APC) holding a significant lead.
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As of the current results, APC has garnered 180,369 votes, leaving its closest rival, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), behind with 160,333 votes. Meanwhile, the Labour Party (LP) trails far behind with 10,247 votes.
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The Edo Governorship election, which has seen a tight contest between the APC and PDP, is still ongoing as INEC is yet to announce results from five more LGAs. With both parties' supporters anxiously awaiting the final tally, the current figures suggest that the APC may be on course to secure a crucial victory in Edo State.
Breakdown of Edo Governorship Results So Far:
Egor LGA:
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APC: 16,760
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PDP: 14,658
LP: 1,966
Ovia North-East LGA:
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APC: 13,225
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PDP: 15,311
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LP: 1,675
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Uhunmwonde LGA:
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APC: 8,776
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PDP: 9,339
LP: 769
Owan West LGA:
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APC: 12,277
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PDP: 11,284
LP: 201
Esan West LGA:
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APC: 12,952
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PDP: 11,004
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LP: 342
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Igueben LGA:
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APC: 5,907
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PDP: 8,470
LP: 494
Akoko-Edo LGA:
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APC: 34,847
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PDP: 15,865
LP: 2,239
Esan South-East LGA:
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APC: 8,398
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PDP: 14,199
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LP: 98
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Esan Central LGA:
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APC: 10,990
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PDP: 8,618
LP: 418
Esan North-East LGA:
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APC: 10,648
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PDP: 12,522
LP: 194
Ovia South-West LGA:
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APC: 10,150
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PDP: 10,260
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LP: 849
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Owan East LGA:
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APC: 19,380
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PDP: 14,189
LP: 446
Orhionmwon LGA:
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APC: 16,059
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PDP: 14,614
LP: 556
With five more LGAs left to report, the political landscape could shift, but the APC remains in a strong position to secure victory. Both parties continue to rally their base as they await the final results. This contest could have significant implications for the balance of power in Edo State.
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