APC Sweeps Edo LG Polls, Wins All Chairmanship Seats

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has secured a sweeping victory in the Edo State local government elections, winning all 18 chairmanship positions and the 192 councillorship seats contested across the state.

The results were announced on Sunday by the Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC), following the completion of voting and collation across the 18 local government areas.

EDSIEC Chairman Jonathan Aifuobhokhan, who declared the results at the commission’s headquarters in Benin City, said the election was conducted in line with the Edo State Local Government Electoral Law and other applicable electoral guidelines.

According to him, the entire electoral process—from accreditation and voting to sorting, counting, collation, and declaration of results—was successfully concluded across the state.

Aifuobhokhan praised the commission’s returning officers for what he described as their professionalism and impartiality throughout the exercise.

He explained that after collation was completed at the ward and local government levels, the appointed returning officers declared the successful candidates in their respective areas.

The commission announced that the APC emerged victorious in all 18 chairmanship contests as well as all 192 councillorship elections, giving the ruling party total control of the local government polls.

Although he acknowledged that a few operational challenges were recorded in some locations, Aifuobhokhan said the issues did not significantly affect either the conduct or the outcome of the election.

He described the exercise as largely peaceful and commended eligible voters for turning out to participate in the polls.

The EDSIEC chairman also expressed appreciation to Governor Monday Okpebholo for allowing the commission to carry out its constitutional duties without interference.

He disclosed that certificates of return would be presented to all elected chairmen and councillors on Monday.

Aifuobhokhan urged political parties and candidates dissatisfied with the election outcome to seek redress through the appropriate legal channels.

He reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to improving future elections through continuous reviews of its processes and sustained engagement with relevant stakeholders.