Edo Decides: Situation Report, Election Results, Live Updates

Edo State is bracing for a pivotal moment in its political history as voters head to the polls today, Saturday, September 21, 2024, to elect their next governor.

With the political stakes higher than ever, all eyes are on the state to witness what promises to be a fiercely contested race.

The spotlight shines on three prominent candidates: Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and Olumide Akpata of the Labour Party (LP).

These candidates, each with their distinct vision for Edo State, have captured the attention of voters across the state, making this election a closely watched affair.

Out of the 2,629,025 registered voters, 2,249,780 have collected their Permanent Voter’s Cards (PVCs), signaling a potential strong turnout. However, 379,245 PVCs, representing 14.43%, remain uncollected, which could affect the final outcome.

Voting will take place in 4,519 polling units, with 17 candidates on the ballot. But despite the wider pool, the race has largely centered on the trio of Ighodalo, Okpebholo, and Akpata, making this election one of the most competitive in recent memory.

IDOMA VOICE will be at the forefront, delivering minute-by-minute updates and comprehensive coverage from the field.

From breaking news to live reports, stay connected as we bring you every twist and turn from across Edo State’s three senatorial districts. This is an election you won’t want to miss!

BREAKING: Edo Decides: INEC officials missing from Ighodalo’s polling unit

Officials from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) are currently absent at the polling unit for PDP’s governorship candidate, Asue Ighodalo.

The Idinrio community in Ewohimi, Esan South East Local Government Area, is eerily calm and quiet.

According to our correspondent at the scene, there are no signs of INEC officials or representatives from other political parties present.

Edo Election: Voting Begins In Oredo Ward

8:29 AM: At Eguare Primary School in Ekpoma, Esan West LGA, the location functions as both a Registration Area Center (RAC) and a Polling Unit (PU) for Ward 4, including units 5, 6, 7, and 8. The RAC distributes electoral materials to other polling units.

7:55 am: The Nigeria Police Force has made a significant breakthrough in its efforts to curb electoral violence in Edo State with the arrest of two suspected political thugs.

7:40 am: INEC Adhoc officials are still at the RAC, waiting to be escorted by police to their respective polling units.

Adhoc officials are setting out from a RAC in Ward 7, Egor LGA, Edo South, Edo State.

Ad hoc officials are setting up at a Registration Area Centre (RAC) in Ward 7, Unit 3, within Egor Local Government Area (LGA) of Edo South. This setup is in preparation for the Edo State elections, specifically mentioned as part of the activities for

INEC begins distribution of Electoral materials for 2024 Governorship election in Benin, Edo State