Collation of votes was still on this morning – as of 1a.m. – in the Edo State governorship election.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), which said the state collation would begin today, was yet to announce the results, but from unofficial but credible sources at the local governments collation centres, The Nation learnt that the All Progressives Congress (APC) was leading. Its candidate is Godwin Obaseki.
The party was said to be leading in four out of Edo North’s six local governments – Akoko Edo, Owan East, Owan West and Etsako West, home of Governor Adams Oshiomhole.
There were no hints about Etsako Northeast and Etsako North Central.
In Edo South, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was leading in Orhionwon where its candidate Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu hails from. It is also the home of Deputy Governor Pius Odubu.
Also in Edo South, APC was leading in Oredo, Egor, Ilepoba/Okha and Uhunmode.
In Ovia Northeast and Southwest, the situation was unclear as of the time of going to the press.
In Edo Central, PDP was leading in Esan West, Esan Central, Esan Northeast and Esan Northwest.
In Igueben, former Foreign Minister and PDP chieftain Tom Ikimi’s local government, the APC was leading.
Here are some details from Oredo Local Government:
Oredo Ward 12 (PDP)
Collation Officer (Adegoke YO)
Number of registered voters (20,143). Accredited (4,399). APC (2,041). PDP (2,066).
Valid votes (4178). Rejected (221). Vote cast (4399).
Oredo Ward five (APC)
Collation officer (Godwin Fajimi Ayodele).
Registered (21,848). Accredited (6,218). APC (3,445). PDP (2266).
Valid votes (5,842). Rejected votes (342). Votes cast (6,184).
New Benin Two (APC)
Collation Officer (Dr. Ruth Ajobiewe)
Registered (30,535). Accredited (9191). APC (4416). PDP (4047).
Valid votes (8627). Rejected votes (564). Votes cast (9191).
New Benin One (Ward 6) (APC)
Collation officer (Dr. Bifatife Adeseye)
Registered (16112). Accredited (4536). APC (2,327). PDP (1901).
Valid votes (4314). Rejected votes (216). Votes cast (4530).
Oredo Ward four (APC)
Collation officer (Mrs. Bridget Olaiya)
Registered voters (20,111). Accredited voters (4911). APC (3058). PDP (1541). Valid votes (4675). Rejected votes (218). Votes cast (4893).
Oredo Ward 10: (APC)
Collation Officer (Dr. Adeyefa Emmanuel)
Registered voters (22,349). Accredited voters (5,814). APC (2,910), PDP (2,384).
Total Valid Votes (5,389). Rejected (425). Total votes cast (5,814).
Oredo Ward nine (APC)
Collation officer (Dr. Olusola Ayanda)
Registered votes (13,765). Accredited (4,093). APC (1,918). PDP (1,833). Valid votes (3810). Rejected (283). Votes cast (4093).
Oredo Ward one (APC)
Collation officer (Dr. Olubosede Olusayo).
Total registered (28,027). Accredited (7275). APC (3964). PDP (2746).
Valid Votes (6,808). Rejected (310). Votes cast (7118).
Oredo Ward 8 (APC).
Collation officer (Dr. Anibueze Anslem Uchenna)
Registered (21,137). Accredited (6,097). APC (2816). PDP (2770). Valid votes (5673). Rejected (418). Votes cast (6091).


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But if Jonathan had bar online journalism during his time I don't think buhari will be the president of Nigeria now election should be free,fair and transparent for the world to see.







Twitter handle of Gloria below says:

This is expected. The best candidate will win.. . . . Wailers, get ready for another 4 years of wailing!

just give us the fu*king results!

Apc all the way, wailers should prepare for more wailing

The Nation of Bola Tinubu is the only newspaper reporting Obaseki in the lead.
If INEC rigs this election; it won't be funny, the people are aggrieved

Leads the marathon to his hometown?

TPAND:
The Nation of Bola Tinubu is the only newspaper reporting Obaseki in the lead.
If INEC rigs this election; it won't be funny, the people are aggrieved

There is no newspapee saying PDP is leading.

The early lead Vanguard reported was just too early.

ibhagab:


There is no newspapee saying PDP is leading.

The early lead Vanguard reported was just too early.

They flooded the social media with fake result for their zombies to be rejoicing when in the actual fact they are on the losing side.

TPAND:
The Nation of Bola Tinubu is the only newspaper reporting Obaseki in the lead.
If INEC rigs this election; it won't be funny, the people are aggrieved

Is thisday also Tinubu's newspaper ?? una never sheee shumting

http://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2016/09/29/edo-poll-apcs-obaseki-inches-towards-victory/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=facebook

TPAND:
The Nation of Bola Tinubu is the only newspaper reporting Obaseki in the lead.
If INEC rigs this election; it won't be funny, the people are aggrieved

Is thisday also Tinubu's newspaper ?? una never sheee shumting .

http://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2016/09/29/edo-poll-apcs-obaseki-inches-towards-victory/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=facebook

It does look like pdp's attempts to rig the elections are failing.

Mtcheew,,,the nation na APC newspaper na......but if people of edo hav actually voted APC cos of akara and #2000,that means they av known ao to spend #2000 in four yrs

APC today.

APC tomorrow.

APC forever.

Obaseki congratulation

There will be wailing for one week straight.........

olumaxi:
Mtcheew,,,the nation na APC newspaper na......but if people of edo hav actually voted APC cos of akara and #2000,that means they av known ao to spend #2000 in four yrs

http://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2016/09/29/edo-poll-apcs-obaseki-inches-towards-victory/

PDP version

olumaxi:
Mtcheew,,,the nation na APC newspaper na......but if people of edo hav actually voted APC cos of akara and #2000,that means they av known ao to spend #2000 in four yrs

So PDP didn't any bait voters right? Is that what you believe?

HungerBAD:
APC today.

APC tomorrow.

APC forever.

Posterity will look at this and wonder why...

Let me see how pdp will win Edo state.
Edo people re not ingrate!

How can you say apc work in the state but there's hunger in the country! ?

Well, hope the results won't end up 'inconclusive'

it's still close to call but I'll be surprised if Obaseki should win with the vigorous campaign on this platform , it was as if the election will be held here

This race shouldn't be of any political party it should be about the candidate and what they have to offer.
I tire for we youth ooo.

[size=16pt]Lere Olayinka is holding a parallel collation center for #Edodecides in Ekiti State as we speak. 'Fart and Figours' are coming......
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APC and Propaganda

If it's true then I pity PDP, because their survival depends on this result. If they win Edo state, then they ve hope of regaining Nigeria's trust as a better option than APC

Osho leads,

Winner ooo. Winner (2ce)
APC u don win ooo. Winner.
Patapata u go dey flog feedeefee. Winner.
APC CHANGE

What do you expect from The Nation newspaper?

Na APC newspaper

I just pray this is not true

But what I am seeing up there is results from one LGA(APC stronghold for that matter), yet the margins are slim. So why the rejoicing?

They have to give us figures for all other LGAs APC is said to be leading by The Nation. Abi na instruction wey there oga give them to prepare ground for the real ojoro