APC Wins All 18 Chairmanship Seats in Edo LG Election
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has secured victory in all 18 local government chairmanship seats contested in the Edo State council election conducted on Saturday, July 11, 2026. The Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC) organized the poll across all 18 local government areas to elect chairmen and councillors, with security agencies, accredited observers, and journalists present throughout the exercise.
Governor Okpebholo Votes, Commends Peaceful Process
Governor Monday Okpebholo cast his ballot at Ward 2, Udomi Primary School, in Esan Central Local Government Area, arriving at his polling unit at around 10:24 a.m. and voting at exactly 10:40 a.m. Electoral officials and security personnel were already in position when he arrived. Speaking to journalists after voting, the governor said feedback from across the state painted a positive picture of the election's conduct.
"This election is very peaceful, and it is going smoothly based on the feedback we are getting from the field. The turnout is very high. This is a demonstration of grassroots democracy. It shows that our people are interested in choosing those who will administer the affairs of their local governments. By the grace of God, a winner will emerge at the end of today's election," he said.
Observers Report No Major Incidents
Comrade Fidelis Nwoke, Executive Director of the Initiative for Awareness of Civic Education for Citizens, said observer teams deployed to polling units in Udomi, Igueben, and other locations across the state reported no major security incidents or disruptions during voting. He noted that electoral officials arrived at their stations on time and that voters cast their ballots in an orderly manner.
An accredited civic observer confirmed that no major security breach or disruption was recorded at polling units monitored across Edo State.
APC Consolidates Grassroots Control Ahead of 2027
With results declared across all 18 local government areas, the APC emerged victorious in each contest, further consolidating its hold on council administration in Edo State. This comes ahead of the 2027 general elections, where the party is expected to test its strength in an election conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Governor Okpebholo has consistently vowed that President Bola Tinubu will sweep all the votes in the 2027 presidential elections.
