APC sweeps Edo local elections winning all seats

The All Progressives Congress has secured a sweeping victory in Edo State's local government elections, winning every chairmanship and councillorship seat contested. The Edo State Independent Electoral Commission formally declared the results on Sunday, July 12, 2026, following polls held the previous day across the state's 18 local government areas and 192 wards.

Jonathan Aifuobhokhan, Chairman of EDSIEC, announced that APC candidates won all 18 local government chairmanship positions and all 192 councillorship seats. He stated the election was conducted peacefully and successfully, with accreditation, voting, sorting, and collation carried out in accordance with the Edo State Local Government Electoral Law. While acknowledging minor operational challenges in a few locations, Aifuobhokhan said these did not substantially affect the overall conduct or outcome of the exercise. He commended election officials for discharging their duties professionally and impartially.

The election proceeded under a generally peaceful atmosphere, with security personnel deployed to polling units and a restriction of movement in place. Governor Monday Okpebholo, who cast his ballot in Esan Central...