APC Wins All 18 Chairmanship and 192 Councillorship Seats in Edo Local Government Elections
The All Progressives Congress has won every chairmanship and councillorship seat in Edo State's local government elections, with certificates of return to be issued.
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has secured a sweeping victory in the Edo State local government elections, winning all 18 chairmanship positions and 192 councillorship seats, according to results announced by the Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC).
This outcome marks a comprehensive win for the ruling party at the local level, reinforcing its dominance in the state's political landscape. The scale of the victory is unprecedented, with no opposition party claiming any of the contested positions.
EDSIEC confirmed that certificates of return will be presented to the elected candidates on Monday, formalizing the results of the polls. The commission oversaw the conduct of the election, which was held across all 18 local government areas in the state.
While the official declaration came from EDSIEC, the results align with initial reports from Naija News, which stated that the APC had been declared winner of all 18 chairmanship seats following the conclusion of voting and collation processes.
The complete electoral sweep by the APC underscores the party's organizational strength in Edo State, though it may prompt broader discussion on political pluralism and competition in local governance structures.