APC sweeps 18 chairmanship, 192 councillorship seats in Edo LG poll

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: July 12, 2026Country: Nigeria

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The Edo Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC) has declared the candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as winners of all 18 local government chairmanship positions and 192 councillorship seats in the local government elections. The ruling party swept all available seats.

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