How APC defeated PDP, ADC to sweep Edo by-elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday declared Dr Joseph Ikpea of the All Progressives Congress (APC) the winner of the Edo Central Senatorial by-election conducted on August 16.

INEC Returning Officers, Prof. Kingsley Omo-Iwoze, announced the results at the official collation Centre in Ubiaja, Esan South-East Local Government of Edo State.

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Ikpea secured a total of 105,129 votes to defeat the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Joe Okojie, who polled 15,146 votes.

Addressing the media shortly after being declared the winner, the Senator-elect, Ikpea thanked God for his victory and the people of Edo Central, who made his victory a reality.

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Ikpea expressed heartfelt appreciation to the electorate for their overwhelming support, noting that their votes were not just for him, but an expression of trust in Governor Monday Okpebholo and the APC’s developmental agenda for Edo.

He described Okpebholo as a visionary leader, whose unwavering commitment to grassroots governance and party unity contributed significantly to the electoral success.

Ikpea also lauded the APC leadership and the by-election campaign council for their coordination, discipline, and tireless efforts.

The senator-elect promised to prioritise legislation and interventions in infrastructure, youth empowerment, education, healthcare, and strengthening traditional institutions in the district.

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Omosede Igbinedion wins Ovia federal constituency by-election in Edo

Similarly, INEC declared Barrister Omosede Igbinedion the winner of the Ovia Federal Constituency by-election held on Saturday in Edo.

The election took place across two local governments of Ovia South-West and Ovia North-East , both forming the Ovia Federal Constituency in Edo.

Announcing the results early Sunday morning at Iguobazuwa, the returning officer, Clement Ighodaro, declared Igbinedion, the winner with a total of 77,053 votes.

Her closest rival from the PDP polled 3,838 votes, while the ADC candidate came third with a total of 925 votes.

In her victory speech, Barrister Igbinedion thanked her supporters and pledged to deliver impactful and effective representation at the National Assembly.

Igbinedion was first elected into the House of Representatives in 2015 and would now return to represent Ovia Federal Constituency for the second time.

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