Edo State ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has won majority seats in the March 18, 2023 House of Assembly election.
According to report by the Nigerian Observer, pundits say the election result is a testimonial of trust and confidence of the people of the state in the sitting Governor Godwin Obaseki and his sterling accomplishments for their good.
The Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) has won 13 seats out of the 21 state constituencies’ results so far declared for the poll.
The Edo State Assembly comprises of a 24-member state parliament.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) is said to have won nine seats so far, with Labour Party (LP) having won one seat.
Results for two constituencies are being awaited, with that of Egor declared inconclusive by the Independent National Electoral Commission. A fresh poll is expected to take place in about four areas of the local council.
Ahead of the State House of Assembly poll, Governor Obaseki had sought the people’s support to enthrone a PDP-controlled House, to consolidate on the gains of his administration.
Collated results so far;
1.Akoko Edo 1 – PDP
2.Akoko Edo 2 – PDP
3.Etasko West 1 – APC
4.Etasko West 2 – APC
5.Etasko Central – APC
6.Etasko East – APC
7.Owan West – PDP
8.Owan East – APC
9.Easn West – APC
10.Esan Central – PDP
11.Igueben – PDP
12.Esan South East – PDP
13.Esan NE 1 – APC
14.Esan NE 2 – PDP
15.Uhunmwode – PDP
16.Orhionmwon 1 – PDP
17.Orhionmwon 2 – APC
18.Ovia North East 1 – PDP
19.Ovia North East 2 – PDP
20.Ovia South West – APC
21.Oredo1 – PDP
22.Oredo 2 – LP
23.Egor – Inconclusive
24.Ikpoba Okha – PDP
TOTAL numbers by parties
APC – 9
PDP – 13
LP – 1