By Mohammed Bello Doka
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially released the results of the recent elections in Edo State, with the All Progressives Congress (APC) emerging victorious. The APC garnered 291,667 votes, defeating the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which secured 227,274 votes, and the Labour Party (LP), which managed 22,763 votes. The difference between the APC and the PDP was a significant 64,393 votes, underscoring APC's strong foothold in the state.
A closer look at the individual Local Government Areas (LGAs) reveals APC's dominance in several key regions. For example, in Akoko-Edo, APC took the lead with 34,847 votes, while PDP followed with 15,865, and LP lagged with 2,239 votes. Similarly, in Etsako West, APC secured 32,107 votes, more than double the PDP's 17,483 votes, and far ahead of LP's 2,116 votes.
The APC maintained a commanding presence in most of the LGAs, including areas such as Oredo, where they received 30,780 votes, and Orhionmwon, with 16,059 votes. However, some areas saw closer competition, such as Ikpoba Okha, where PDP performed relatively better with 26,382 votes compared to APC's 16,338.
This election result highlights the APC's resilience and continued appeal to the electorate in Edo State, despite the growing presence of other parties. It also sets a precedent for future political contests in the state, with APC consolidating its position as the leading political force.
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