- The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has finished collating results from 16 local governments out of 18 in Edo State
- The results put the APC candidate Monday Okpebholo ahead with a margin of approximately 50,000 votes
- The APC camp has begun jubilating as results of the remaining two local governments will be announced by 5pm on Sunday, September 22
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially declared results from 16 out of the 18 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Edo State, with the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Monday Okpebholo, securing a substantial lead.
As results continued to be announced at the collation centre in Benin City, the state capital, on Sunday, September 22, 2024, a clear picture of the governorship race began to form. The tally, closely monitored by TheRadar, currently shows Okpebholo of the APC leading with 244,549 votes. His closest contender, Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), garnered 195,954 votes, while Labour Party’s Olumide Akpata is trailing with 13,348 votes.
These figures represent results from 16 of the state’s 18 LGAs. The collation exercise has been temporarily suspended, pending the arrival of the remaining results, with collation scheduled to resume at 5 pm (WAT) later today, September 22.
APC jubilant after Edo election results
Despite the pending results, the APC camp appears confident of victory. Footage from their situation room shows jubilant celebrations, with party members and supporters singing songs of praise. Among the notable figures present in the room were governors Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, and Lucky Ayedatiwa of Ondo State, all joining in the celebrations alongside a spirited crowd.
With only two LGAs left to report, the APC remains in a commanding position to claim victory in the 2024 Edo governorship race.
Edo results as things stand
- APC: 244,549 votes
- PDP: 195,954 votes
- LP: 13,348 votes
Edo Election 2024: Davido labels INEC dangerous, calls on indigenes to be watchful
Meanwhile, TheRadar earlier reported that famous Nigerian singer Davido voiced his concerns about the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as Edo indigenes go to the polls to elect their next governor.
The Grammy nominee, known for his active involvement in Nigerian politics and his support for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) following his uncle Ademola Adeleke’s emergence as the governor of Osun State, took to social media on Saturday, September 21, to express his frustration with the electoral body, calling on the people of Edo to stay vigilant.
In a series of tweets, Davido described INEC as "the most dangerous institution in Nigeria," criticising the commission for its handling of past elections.
