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]
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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
The Governor of Edo State is elected using the plurality voting system.
Primary election
ACN primary
Adams Oshiomhole won the primary election after he emerged unopposed.[23][24][25]
Results
A total number of 7 candidates registered with the Independent National Electoral Commission to contest in the election.[31][32][33][34][35]
Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
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Adams Oshiomhole | Action Congress of Nigeria | 477,478 | 75.78 | |
Charles Airhiavbere | People's Democratic Party | 144,255 | 22.89 | |
Solomon Edebiri | All Nigeria People's Party | 3,642 | 0.58 | |
Izevbuwa Roland | Congress for Progressive Change | 2,793 | 0.44 | |
Frank Ukonga | Social Democratic Mega party | 807 | 0.13 | |
Andrew Igwemoh | Labour Party | 604 | 0.10 | |
Paul Orumwense | National Conscience Party | 540 | 0.09 | |
Total | 630,119 | 100.00 | ||
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
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 | ||
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# | % | # | % | # | |
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 |
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