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APC’s Okpebholo Leads Edo Guber Race with 11 LGAs

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The collation of results from the Edo State governorship election continued on Sunday, with the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo, leading the race.

As of the latest updates from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Okpebholo had secured victories in 11 out of the 17 Local Government Areas (LGAs) announced so far.

According to Professor Faruk Adamu Kuta, the Returning Officer and Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Minna, the APC was ahead with 275,329 votes.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) followed closely with 220,892 votes, while the Labour Party (LP) trailed behind with 18,737 votes. One local government, Ikpoba-Okha, remained pending.

Tensions briefly rose during the collation as a PDP agent from Oredo Local Government Area contested the announced results, alleging tampering.

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However, APC representatives rejected the claim, maintaining that the process had been fair.

In response, Prof. Kuta called for calm, urging all parties to respect the integrity of the process.

The detailed results from the 17 LGAs show a competitive contest in some areas while others displayed clear margins.

For instance, in Oredo LGA, APC garnered 30,780 votes, PDP followed with 24,938, and LP secured 5,389.

Similarly, in Etsako West LGA, APC emerged victorious with 32,107 votes compared to PDP’s 17,483 and LP’s 2,116.

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Below is a summary of the results from the announced LGAs:

– Etsako West LGA: APC 32,107, PDP 17,483, LP 2,116

– Etsako Central LGA: APC 11,906, PDP 8,455, LP 381

– Etsako East LGA: APC 20,167, PDP 9,683, LP 604

– Egor LGA: APC 16,760, PDP 14,658, LP 1,966

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– Ovia North-East LGA: PDP 15,311, APC 13,225, LP 1,675

– Uhunmwonde LGA: PDP 9,339, APC 8,776, LP 769

– Owan West LGA: APC 12,277, PDP 11,284, LP 201

– Esan West LGA: APC 12,952, PDP 11,004, LP 342

– Igueben LGA: PDP 8,470, APC 5,907, LP 494

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– Akoko-Edo LGA: APC 34,847, PDP 15,865, LP 2,239

– Esan South-East LGA: PDP 14,199, APC 8,398, LP 98

– Esan Central LGA: APC 10,990, PDP 8,618, LP 418

– Esan North-East LGA: PDP 12,522, APC 10,648, LP 194

– Ovia South-West LGA: PDP 10,260, APC 10,150, LP 849

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– Owan East LGA: APC 19,380, PDP 14,189, LP 446

– Orhionmwon LGA: APC 16,059, PDP 14,614, LP 556

With only one local government area remaining, Senator Okpebholo appears to be on track for a strong finish, though the official declaration of the winner is still pending.


 

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Kenneth Okonkwo Says Peter Obi Betrayed Him by Supporting Abure Group

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Veteran Nollywood actor Kenneth Okonkwo has opened up about what he calls a betrayal by Peter Obi, the former presidential candidate of the Labour Party. In a recent interview with Symfoni, Okonkwo revealed that his decision to quit the party earlier in February 2025 was influenced by Obi’s actions during a leadership crisis within the party.

Okonkwo, who once served as a spokesperson for Obi’s presidential campaign, said the former Anambra State governor ignored his counsel and returned to support the Julius Abure-led faction—despite ongoing controversies surrounding that group. He explained that Obi was misinformed by party executives who claimed that the Abure-led camp had been recognised by INEC. But in his view, Obi’s move went against everything he had previously stood for.

“Any serious politician knows how not to be misled,” Okonkwo said. “But in this case, it was Obi who betrayed me. I warned him—these people are not democratic. INEC recognition isn’t enough reason to return to a group that goes against the values you publicly uphold. If you align with them again, you risk your political credibility and everything you’ve worked for.”


 

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“I’ll Keep Giving Tinubu Haters High Blood Pressure” – Wike Says

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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has promised to keep unsettling those who oppose President Bola Tinubu by continuing to deliver impactful projects across Abuja. Speaking at the commissioning of key roads including the Arterial Road N16 and other projects in the Katampe district, Wike said he now fully understands how much resentment some people have for the President’s achievements since taking office in 2023.

According to Wike, a recent moment while watching TV opened his eyes to how deeply some critics are affected by Tinubu’s progress. “Something just moved me to switch on the TV, and I saw the anger and pain on people’s faces,” Wike said. “Now I get it—some people are really hurting. So I’ve taken it upon myself to increase their blood pressure with more good work.”

He added that while critics stay bitter, he and others will keep enjoying the results of their efforts. “We’ll be smiling, moving around freely, while they stay mad and frustrated. That’s my new mission,” he said. Wike thanked President Tinubu for leading what he described as a development revolution in the FCT.


 

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Ali Baba Reveals Shocking Costs of Nigerian Political Seats: #1.2 Billion for Senate

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Nigerian Comedian Ali Baba reveals cost of political seats and positions in the Nigerian government.

The comedian reveals this information during a brief interview, he shares that one will need up to #1.2 Billion for a Senatorial seat. Meanwhile for a governor position, one will need 20-25 billion Naira.

Ali baba then argued on how the government focuses more on the financial aspect of election rather than the need of the people. He shares that’s why corruption citing election period is high.


 

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