Godwin Obaseki, governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Saturday’s election, is currently leading Osagie Ize-Iyamu, his All Progressives Congress (APC) rival, with over 50,000 votes.
Out of the results of 10 local government areas declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Obaseki secured victory across eight, leaving his opponent with two.
Below are the results:
Igueben
PDP: 7,870
APC: 5,199
Esan central
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PDP: 10,964
APC: 6,719
Esan north-east
PDP: 13,579
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APC: 6,559
Esan south-east
PDP: 10,565
APC: 9,237
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Ikpoba Okha
PDP: 41,030
APC: 18,218
Owan east
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PDP: 14,762
APC: 19,295
Etsako west
PDP 17,959
APC 26,140
Egor
PDP: 27, 621
APC: 10, 202
Esan west
PDP – 17,433
APC – 7,189
Uhunmwonde
PDP: 10,022
APC: 5,972
TOTAL
PDP: 171,805
APC: 114,730
Margin: 57,075
Results are being expected from eight local government areas.