Edo Governorship Election: APC Maintains Strong Lead as PDP and LP Struggle in Tight Race

As collation of results from the Edo State governorship election nears completion, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has taken a commanding lead with 244,549 votes from 16 out of 18 Local Government Areas (LGAs). The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) trails behind with 195,954 votes, while the Labour Party (LP) lags significantly with just 13,784 votes.

With only two LGAs left to report, the APC appears poised for victory, though both PDP and LP have voiced concerns over electoral irregularities in certain areas. The atmosphere remains tense as candidates and their supporters await the final outcome, which could shape the political landscape of Edo State for the next four years. Electoral observers and international monitors have commended the overall peaceful conduct of the election, despite isolated reports of violence and voter intimidation in some regions.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged all parties to remain calm as the final results are announced, emphasizing the need for transparency and fairness in the democratic process. As the race comes to its conclusion, the focus now shifts to whether the PDP can close the gap or if the APC will emerge victorious in what has been a fiercely contested election.