PDP Achieves Landslide Victory, Captures All 18 LGs in Edo Local Council Poll

In a landslide victory, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has emerged triumphant in all 18 local government areas (LGAs) during the recent council elections in Edo state. The election, held on Saturday, was organized by the State Independent Electoral Commission (ESIEC) and encompassed Edo North, Edo Central, and Edo South senatorial districts.

Albert Eguaoje, the spokesperson for EDSIEC, announced that certificates of return would be presented to the winning candidates on Sunday.

Leading up to the election, four out of the seven initially registered political parties opted to dissolve their structures in favor of the PDP. These parties included the Action Alliance (AA), Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Accord (A), and African Democratic Congress (ADC).

Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki expressed his satisfaction with the election’s conduct and noted his surprise at the robust voter turnout, even in the face of adverse weather conditions.

However, opposition parties in the state, such as the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Labour Party (LP), have raised objections to the exercise, with the LP specifically calling for the poll’s cancellation and alleging irregularities.