Asue Ighodalo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, is leading in the ongoing Edo governorship election, as early results from various polling units continue to surface on social media.
Edo residents have taken matters into their own hands, posting verified polling unit results online and urging the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to respect the will of the people.
Many residents are uploading pictures and videos of polling unit result sheets to platforms like X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, and Instagram, showing significant wins for Ighodalo.
The posts reveal that the PDP candidate has won in several key areas, and the excitement among supporters is palpable.
Here are some notable results shared by voters:
PU 14, Ward 3, Egor LGA:
PDP: 58 votes
APC: 23 votes
Labour Party: 15 votes
PU 11, Ward 6, Oredo LGA:
PDP: 41 votes
APC: 19 votes
Labour Party: 32 votes
PU 5, Ward 7, Esan Central LGA:
PDP: 62 votes
APC: 34 votes
Labour Party: 12 votes
Ighodalo also won in the polling unit of one of his main rivals, Olumide Akpata of the Labour Party.
The influx of shared results has triggered intense discussions on social media, with residents expressing excitement over Ighodalo’s early lead and anxiety about potential tampering during the collation process.
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One Twitter user, @EdoVoice, shared a picture of a polling unit result sheet with the caption:
“This is how we are leading now! PDP all the way. INEC, we are watching closely. Edo must not be rigged.”
Another user warned:
“We don’t want to see mutilated results later. The people have spoken. PDP is winning this! INEC better not try any nonsense.”
On Facebook, residents in Oredo LGA voiced their concerns over electoral transparency. One user, Uyi Enabulele, commented:
“INEC, be guided. If you tamper with these results, Edo people will rise up. We have the evidence here; we are seeing the results.”
With growing pressure from residents, all eyes are now on INEC to ensure that the election results are accurate and untampered.
