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2012 Edo State gubernatorial election

The 2012 Edo State gubernatorial election occurred in Nigeria on July 14, 2012.[1][2][3] The ACN nominee Adams Oshiomhole won for a second term, defeating Charles Airhiavbere of the PDP.[4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15]

2012 Edo State gubernatorial election
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Nominee Adams Oshiomhole Charles Airhiavbere
Party ACN PDP
Running mate Pius Odubu
Popular vote 477,478 144,255
Governor before election

Adams Oshiomhole
Action Congress of Nigeria

Elected Governor

Adams Oshiomhole
Action Congress of Nigeria

Adams Oshiomhole emerged ACN after he was returned as the sole candidate.[16][17][18] He picked Pius Odubu as his running mate.[19][20][21][22] Charles Airhiavbere was the PDP candidate.

Electoral system

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The Governor of Edo State is elected using the plurality voting system.

Primary election

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ACN primary

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Adams Oshiomhole won the primary election after he emerged unopposed.[23][24][25]

PDP primary

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The PDP primary election was held on February 5, 2012. Charles Airhiavbere emerged PDP flag bearer.[26][27][28][29][30]

Results

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A total number of 7 candidates registered with the Independent National Electoral Commission to contest in the election.[31][32][33][34][35]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Adams OshiomholeAction Congress of Nigeria477,47875.78
Charles AirhiavberePeople's Democratic Party144,25522.89
Solomon EdebiriAll Nigeria People's Party3,6420.58
Izevbuwa RolandCongress for Progressive Change2,7930.44
Frank UkongaSocial Democratic Mega party8070.13
Andrew IgwemohLabour Party6040.10
Paul OrumwenseNational Conscience Party5400.09
Total630,119100.00
Source: Channels Tv News

The total number of 667,993 voters were accredited while total number of votes cast was 647,698.

By local government area

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Here are the results of the election by local government area for the two major parties. 7 political parties participated in the election. Blue represents LGAs won by Adams Oshiomhole. Green represents LGAs won by Charles Airhiavbere.

LGA Adams Oshiomhole

ACN

Charles Airhiavbere

PDP

Total Votes
# % # % #
Akoko Edo 29,803 13,785
Egor 60,623 3,486
Esan North-East 13,068 12,478
Esan Central 9,751 6,758
Esan South-East 14,904 9,634
Esan West 13,499 13,282
Etsako Central 16,834 5,113
Etsako East 14,904 9,634
Etsako West 44,962 5,920
Igueben 9,751 6,758
Ikpoba Okha 58,809 6,505
Oredo 66,552 9,081
Orhionmwon 26,163 8,716
Ovia North-East 26,835 5,427
Ovia South-West 15,150 7,229
Owan East 22,483 11,709
Owan West 15,150 7,229
Uhunmwonde 17,011 5,826
Totals 477,478 144,255

References

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