The All Progressives Congress (APC) has won the Edo Central Senatorial by-election held on Saturday.
The Returning Officer, Prof. Kingsley Omo-Iwoze, who announced the result in Ubiaja, Esan South-East Local Government Area, declared Joseph Ikpea of the APC winner with 105,129 votes.
Ikpea defeated his closest rival, Joe Okojie of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who polled 15,146 votes.
“I, Prof. Kingsley Omo-Iwoze, hereby certify that I am the Returning Officer for the 2025 Edo Central Senatorial by-election, held on 16th August, 2025. That Ikpea Joseph of APC, having satisfied the requirements of the law, is hereby declared winner of the election,” he said.
In his remarks, Ikpea dedicated his victory to God and the people of the district, promising not to disappoint them. He pledged to work with Governor Monday Okpebholo and community leaders to ensure quality representation.
“This victory reaffirms the people’s faith in our capacity to deliver. I will prioritise infrastructure, youth empowerment, education, healthcare, and the strengthening of traditional institutions,” he said.
The by-election followed the declaration of vacancy in the Edo Central Senatorial seat after its former occupant, Monday Okpebholo, was elected Governor of Edo State.
