The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Mr. Godwin Obaseki of the All Progressives Congress (APC) winner of the Wednesday governorship elections in Edo State. Nineteen candidates vied for the ticket to the
Government House, however, the main contest was between Godwin Obaseki of the
APC and Andrew Ize-Iyamu of the Peoples Democratic Party of the PDP. There was
a heightened sense of suspense in Benin, even as the final analysis of
collations for the Edo election was ongoing.
After collation from
17 local governments, a final report from Ovia South West showed that the APC
had 12,820 votes while the PDP had 8810, bringing the sum total of votes to
319,483 and 253,173 respectively.
According to statistics, the All Progressives Congress
comes up top with a difference of 66,310 votes, however, some analysts raised
fears that the election might take a new dimension if the number of votes rejected
across the LGAs becomes a thing to take into consideration.
In a final announcement by Professor Kayode Soremekun the
returning officer, the APC had 319,483 while the PDP had 253,173. Professor
Soremekun further informed that the total valid votes was 582,299, with total
votes cast at 613,244 and rejected votes at 30,945.
APC, Godwin Obaseki's victory dance
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| APC's victorious candidate, Godwin Obaseki, (middle) in victory dance with Governor Adams Oshiomhole. |
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| Obaseki, with mic, addressing the press after he was declared winner of Wednesday's election by INEC. |
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| Victorious APC governorship candidate, Obaseki enjoying a triumphant ride on the street of Benin. |
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| APC supporters savouring the pleasure of victory in a street ride. |
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| APC supporters |
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| APC/Obaseki supporters |
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