Edo Guber: Obaseki suffers setback as APC wins LG

In a shocking turn of events, Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has lost his local government area, Oredo Local Government Area, to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the governorship election.

According to results announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday in Benin City, the state capital, the APC candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo, emerged the winner with a total of 30,780 votes.

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Asue Ighodalo, who was also Obaseki’s preferred candidate, won 24,938 votes while Olumide Akpata of the Labour Party won 5,389 votes. The defeat was a significant setback for Obaseki, who is currently serving his second term as governor of Edo State.

The election results have left many wondering about the implications for Obaseki’s political future and the future of the PDP in Edo State. As the results continue to roll in, it remains to be seen how this will affect the overall election outcome. Stay tuned for updates as the situation develops.

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