Benin City, Edo State – The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Joseph Ikpea, has emerged victorious in the Edo Central Senatorial election, defeating his closest rival, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s Joe Okojie, by a wide margin.
According to official results announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Ikpea polled a staggering 105,129 votes, while Okojie secured only 15,146 votes. The landslide victory underscores a significant shift in voter sentiment in the senatorial district.
Supporters of the APC erupted in celebration as the results were declared, hailing Ikpea’s triumph as a testament to his grassroots appeal and the party’s growing influence in the region.
The PDP has yet to issue an official statement on the outcome, but political analysts suggest the margin of victory leaves little room for contestation.
Ikpea is expected to be sworn in as the next Senator representing Edo Central in the National Assembly, where he will join the APC’s legislative caucus.
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