Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) has declared Godwin Obaseki the winner of the Edo State gubernatorial election today with 307,955 votes, which was enough to be declared a clear winner over Ize-Iyamu’s 223,619 votes. . Mr. Obaseki will return as the Governor of the state for a second term.
The results were declared by INEC on Sunday afternoon after the results were counted from all LGA’s on Saturday.
“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!” — Godwin Obaseki (GGO) (@GovernorObaseki) September 20, 2020
Former Presidential aspirant, Atiku Abubakar has congratulated Governor Godwin Obaseki after he won the Edo state governorship election.
Taking to Twitter, the former Vice President of Nigeria said Obaseki's win signifies "the end of Godfatherism" in Nigeria.
