Politics
Edo Governorship Election: Early Results Show Tight Race Between PDP, APC, and LP
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has begun releasing results from polling units in the ongoing Edo State governorship election.
As vote counting concludes at many polling stations, the results are being announced in the presence of party agents, observers, and the electorate.
Among the leading candidates in the race are Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and Olumide Akpata representing the Labour Party (LP).
With keen competition between these major contenders, the early results from various polling units reflect a dynamic and competitive race.
In Oredo Local Government Area (LGA), at polling unit 11 in Ward 06, the PDP secured 41 votes, APC had 19, and LP garnered 32 votes.
Meanwhile, in Etsako West LGA, Ward 3 Unit 21 reported 30 votes for PDP, 28 for APC, 11 for LP, and 1 for NNPP.
Additional results from PU05, Ward 02 GRA/Etete in Oredo LGA revealed a strong performance for PDP with 58 votes, compared to APC’s 15 and LP’s 12 votes.
In Oredo Ward 1, Unit 18 saw PDP dominate with 104 votes, APC trailed with 25, and LP received 23.
Similar results were observed in Unit 19 where PDP collected 46 votes, APC had 8, and LP got 10. In Unit 20, PDP achieved another significant lead with 105 votes, while APC earned 38, and LP had 10 votes.
Elsewhere, in Ogbe Ward 01 PU62, also in Oredo LGA, PDP led with 19 votes, APC had 13, and LP received 2 votes.
Further results from Ward 11, Unit 14 in Etsako West LGA showed APC leading with 157 votes, PDP garnered 35, ADP scored 2, and LP had 7 votes.
The competition remained fierce in other parts of Edo State.
In Ovia North-East, polling units at Okada Primary School saw mixed results, with PU1 reporting a tie between PDP and APC with 51 votes each, and LP securing 4 votes.
In PU2, PDP had 57 votes, APC followed with 36, and LP received 2. At PU3, PDP earned 45 votes, APC had 25, and LP 1.
Etsako West’s Ward 11 PU13 saw APC take a commanding lead with 136 votes, while PDP followed with 34, and LP with 4.
At PU1 in Uwessan 1, Esan Central LGA, APC received a substantial 102 votes, while PDP and LP each got just 1 vote.
Polling unit 14 in Idumodin, Igbanke West Ward 12, Orhionmwon LGA showed PDP receiving 95 votes, narrowly ahead of APC with 84 votes, while LP had 5.
At another polling unit in the same LGA, APC gathered 67 votes, while PDP had 35, and LP 2.
In the urban centre of Egor LGA, at PU4, Egor Secondary School, PDP took the lead with 32 votes, followed by APC with 21, and LP with 5 votes.
Other notable results include PU7 at Agbor/Ogbokpa Primary School in Esan South-East LGA where APC led with 131 votes, followed by PDP with 78.
As results continue to trickle in from across the state, it remains clear that the Edo governorship election is highly competitive, with the three major parties—PDP, APC, and LP—each vying for control of the state’s political landscape.
The outcome will depend on how the remaining votes are counted in the coming hours, with INEC set to announce more results as they become available.
Nollywood star Yul Edochie has urged President Bola Tinubu to stay focused on fixing Nigeria’s current problems instead of getting caught up in early talks about the 2027 elections. In a message shared on Instagram, Yul, who has openly supported Tinubu in the past, said Nigerians are dealing with serious struggles, especially the rising cost of living and growing insecurity.
He wrote directly to the president, asking him not to be distracted by political noise: “We’re still in 2025. People are suffering. The focus should be on reducing hardship and restoring security. These are the real issues.” He ended his post with a prayer for Tinubu’s leadership, hoping he stays guided through the challenges ahead.
Afrobeat singer Seun Kuti calls out politician Peter Obi over a recent political agreement with Atiku Abubakar.
It can be noted that the political figures Peter Obi and Atiku, who are not Labour Party representatives, have now joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), a political party.
The singer took to social media to simply state to Peter Obi’s followers: “Now that Peter Obi has gone back home to Atiku, I don’t need to mention anything about Obidients anymore.”
Nigerian activist VeryDarkMan reacts to Daniel Bwala’s comment on the absence of politician Peter Obi visiting Benue State after the recent violent attacks.
It can be recalled that Benue State recently suffered violent attacks that resulted in many victims and deaths. Many powerful and influential figures in the nation visited the state to show their concern and support for the victims.
It can also be noted that VeryDarkMan was among them. However, Daniel Bwala came out to call out Peter Obi for lacking empathy because he did not visit. In response, VeryDarkMan spoke in defense of the politician:
“Mr. Bwala, you said Peter Obi was not there and lacks empathy. Let me break it down. I’m not trying to support Peter Obi here, but in April 2025, Peter Obi was stopped from going into Benue State by the governor… Since Peter Obi and his people started the ADC thing, all of Una just dey restless. Wike go talk today, you go talk tomorrow, and them never even give am presidential ticket yet…”
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