APC’s Monday Okpebholo Wins Edo State Governorship Election with 291,667 Votes

Benin City, Edo State – In a closely contested race, Monday Okpebholo, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has emerged as the winner of the 2024 Edo State governorship election. According to the official results announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Okpebholo secured 291,667 votes, edging out his nearest rival, Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who garnered 247,655 votes.

Breakdown of Election Results

The election, held across all 18 local government areas (LGAs) of Edo State, also saw Olumide Akpata of the Labour Party (LP) finish third with 22,763 votes. The results reflect a significant win for the APC as Okpebholo positions himself to officially take office as the next Edo State governor.

PDP Calls for Review of Election Results

Despite Okpebholo’s lead, the PDP has raised concerns over the integrity of the results. Dr. Anthony Aziegbemi, PDP Chairman in Edo State, called on INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, to review the election results. According to Aziegbemi, the votes uploaded to INEC’s IREV platform at polling units differ significantly from the figures announced by electoral officers.

In his statement, Aziegbemi alleged that votes for the PDP were deducted and inflated in favor of the APC, thereby skewing the final outcome of the election. The PDP has requested an immediate review before the official declaration of the winner.

Okpebholo’s Victory: What’s Next for Edo State?

With this victory, Monday Okpebholo is set to become the next governor of Edo State, pending any further actions or reviews by INEC. His win marks a major achievement for the APC, strengthening its political foothold in Edo State, which has long been a battleground for the two major parties.

Stay tuned for further updates as the situation unfolds, including any announcements or legal challenges from the PDP regarding the election results.