Ruling Party Wins All 18 Chairmanship Seats and 192 Councillorship Positions, Says EDSIEC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has emerged victorious in the Edo State Local Government Council elections, winning all 18 chairmanship seats and the 192 councillorship positions contested across the state.
The Chairman of the Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC), Dr. Johnson Aifuobhokhan, announced the results after the conclusion of the election and collation process.
According to Aifuobhokhan, candidates of the APC secured victory in all the 18 local government areas and every councillorship seat contested during the exercise.
He stated that the election was conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Edo State Local Government Electoral Law, the 2022 Electoral Law and the amended 2026 Electoral Guidelines issued by the commission.
“The electoral process comprising accreditation, voting, sorting, counting, collation and declaration of results was conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Edo State Local Government Electoral Law, the 2022 Electoral Law and the amended 2026 Electoral Law Guideline issued by the Commission and other applicable regulations governing the conduct of local government elections,” he said.
The EDSIEC chairman explained that following the completion of collation at the ward and local government levels, the duly appointed Returning Officers announced and declared the results in their respective jurisdictions.
Aifuobhokhan said the commission was satisfied that the Returning Officers carried out their responsibilities professionally, impartially and in line with the law.
He described the election as peaceful across the state, noting that although there were minor operational challenges in a few locations, they did not substantially affect the conduct or outcome of the poll.
The EDSIEC chairman advised political parties and candidates dissatisfied with the outcome of the election to seek redress through the appropriate legal channels.
A total of 12 political parties participated in the local government election conducted across Edo State’s 18 local government areas and 192 wards.
The commission reaffirmed its commitment to improving future elections through periodic reviews and continued engagement with stakeholders.
IBN News will continue to provide updates on reactions and post-election developments across Edo State.
