The All Progressives Congress (APC) has taken an early lead in the ongoing collation of results for the Edo State governorship election, as results from several polling units across the state continue to trickle in.
According to early reports from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the APC candidate is showing strong performances in key local government areas, particularly in Edo North and parts of Edo South, where voter turnout has been notably high.
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Election observers on the ground have reported a relatively peaceful election day, although minor skirmishes and delays were recorded in some areas due to technical issues with the BVAS (Bimodal Voter Accreditation System) machines.
In several polling units, voting extended beyond the scheduled time due to late arrival of electoral materials.
Meanwhile, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) is still holding its ground in parts of Edo Central, with its candidate receiving significant support in localities known for backing the party in previous elections.
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As INEC officials continue to collate results at local government headquarters, both the APC and PDP camps have expressed confidence in their chances of emerging victorious.
However, INEC has warned against premature declarations, urging the public to await the official announcement of results.
Political analysts suggest that the election will likely come down to a few battleground local governments, with voter turnout and the performance of smaller parties playing a key role in determining the final outcome.
The collation process is expected to continue into the night, with INEC planning to release preliminary results in stages as counting concludes in each local government area.
