The Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) has declared Godwin Obaseki the winner of the Edo State gubernatorial election.
On Sunday afternoon the results were declared by INEC after the results were counted from all LGA’s on Saturday.
Obaseki had 307,955 votes, which is enough to be declared a winner over Ize-Iyamu’s 223,619 votes.
Obaseki took to his Twitter handle to thank the people of Edo State for their votes as he stated.
“Words fail me in saluting our teeming supporters who displayed immense courage in the face of threats, intimidation and brutalization. The collective will of Edo people made it possible for us to triumph over godfatherism. Congratulations to all Edo people. This is our victory!”
Mr. Obaseki will return as the Governor of the state for a second term.
