- The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the Edo State gubernatorial election
- Several key political figures and forces worked against Governor Godwin Obaseki and his candidate, Ighodalo, which contributed to their defeat
- The PDP faced significant internal challenges, including legal disputes and defections by key figures like Anslem Ojezua and Kabiru Adjoto, among others
Benin, Edo state – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) the winner of the Edo State gubernatorial election held on Saturday.
Okpebholo secured 291,667 votes, defeating his main rival, Dr. Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who garnered 247,274 votes.
