Breaking News: INEC Declares APC Monday Okpebholo Winner of Edo Governorship Election With 291,667 Votes
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the Edo State Governorship Election held on September 21, 2024. Okpebholo secured 291,667 votes, defeating his closest rival, Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who garnered 247,274 votes. Olumide Akpata of the Labour Party (LP) came in third with 22,763 votes.
This victory marks a significant political shift in Edo State, where the APC candidate not only won but also managed to defeat the incumbent PDP in several key local government areas (LGAs). Notably, Okpebholo’s win included securing victory in the governor’s local government area, a symbolic and strategic win that underscores the changing political landscape of the state.
The election results have sparked various reactions across social platforms, with some users on X (formerly Twitter) expressing skepticism over the vote counts, alleging discrepancies between the results posted on INEC’s result viewing portal (IReV) and what was officially announced. These discrepancies have led to discussions and concerns about electoral integrity, with some users calling for accountability and transparency in the electoral process.
However, from the information available up to September 22, 2024, INEC has officially declared Monday Okpebholo the winner, signaling the beginning of a new political era in Edo State. This outcome will likely influence future political strategies and alliances within the state and could set a precedent for upcoming elections in other parts of Nigeria.
