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Politics of Sunday, 20 September 2020

Source: saharareporters.com

Obaseki leads after results from 14 local Government areas in Edo election

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Governor Godwin Obaseki of the Peoples Democratic Party is currently leading in the Edo governorship election.

Obaseki, who is seeking a second term in office as governor, is leading his main opponent, Osagie Ize-Iyamu of the All Progressives Congress.

Results from 14 local government areas announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission so far indicate that Obaseki polled a total of 254,169 while Ize-Iyamu had a total of 163,429 votes.

Results from the remaining eight LGAs are expected to be announced soon.

Governor Obaseki is leading after results from the 14 local government areas with a difference of 90,740 votes.