As of the latest updates from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) regarding the Edo State governorship election, results from 13 out of the 18 Local Government Areas (LGAs) have been announced. The All Progressives Congress (APC) is currently in the lead with a total of approximately 180,369 votes, followed closely by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) with 160,333 votes. The Labour Party (LP) is trailing significantly with 10,247 votes.
The ongoing collation process indicates that results from five additional LGAs are still pending. Here’s a breakdown of the results from the announced LGAs:
1. Egor LGA
• APC: 16,760
• PDP: 14,658
• LP: 1,966
2. Ovia North-East LGA
• APC: 13,225
• PDP: 15,311
• LP: 1,675
3. Uhunmwonde LGA
• APC: 8,776
• PDP: 9,339
• LP: 769
4. Owan West LGA
• APC: 12,277
• PDP: 11,284
• LP: 201
5. Esan West LGA
• APC: 12,952
• PDP: 11,004
• LP: 342
6. Igueben LGA
• APC: 5,907
• PDP: 8,470
• LP: 494
7. Akoko-Edo LGA
• APC: 34,847
• PDP: 15,865
• LP: 2,239
8. Esan South-East LGA
• APC: 8,398
• PDP: 14,199
• LP: 98
9. Esan Central LGA
• APC: 10,990
• PDP: 8,618
• LP: 418
10. Esan North-East LGA
• APC: 10,648
• PDP: 12,522
• LP: 194
11. Ovia South-West LGA
• APC: 10,150
• PDP: 10,260
• LP: 849
12. Owan East LGA
• APC: 19,380
• PDP: 14,189
• LP: 446
13. Orhionmwon LGA
• APC: 16,059
• PDP: 14,614
• LP: 556
As the election continues, all eyes are on the remaining five LGAs, which will determine the final outcome of the governorship race in Edo State.