Governor Godwin Obaseki of the Peoples Democratic Party has taken an early lead in the Edo State gubernatorial election results announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission.
Results of 10 local governments reveal Obaseki’s lead over All Progressive Congress’ Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu.
SEE DECLARED RESULTS
1) Igwueme LGA
PDP 7,870
APC 5,199
Total 13170
Total votes cast 13,382
Election materials snatched in Ward 8, Unit 2
2) Esan North-East
APC 6,556
PDP 13579
Valid votes 20,369
Total votes cast 20,730
3) Esan Central
APC 6,719
PDP 10,794
4) Ipobo Okha
APC 18,218
PDP 41,030
5) Owombe
APC 5,972
PDP 10,022
6) Egor LGA
APC 10,202
PDP 27,621
7) Owan East
APC 19,295
PDP 14,762
8) Owan West
APC 11,193
PDP 11,485
9) Esan South-East
APC 9,237
PDP 10,565
10) Ovia North East
APC 9,907
PDP 16,987