2012 Edo State gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:2012 Edo State gubernatorial election
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2012 Edo State gubernatorial election
Previous Year:2007
Next Election:2016 Edo State gubernatorial election
Next Year:2016
Election Date:July 14, 2014
Nominee1:Adams Oshiomhole
Running Mate1:Pius Odubu
Party1:Action Congress of Nigeria
Popular Vote1:477,478
Nominee2:Charles Airhiavbere
Party2:People's Democratic Party (Nigeria)
Popular Vote2:144,255
Governor
Before Election:Adams Oshiomhole
Before Party:Action Congress of Nigeria
After Election:Adams Oshiomhole
After Party:Action Congress of Nigeria

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]

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]

PDP primary

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

Results

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

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.
LGAAdams OshiomholeACNCharles AirhiavberePDPTotal Votes
%%
bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" Akoko Edobgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" 29,803bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" 13,785bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center"
bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" Egorbgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" 60,623bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" 3,486bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center"
bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" Esan North-Eastbgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" 13,068bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" 12,478bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center"
bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" Esan Centralbgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" 9,751bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" 6,758bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center"
bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" Esan South-Eastbgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" 14,904bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" 9,634bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center"
bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" Esan Westbgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" 13,499bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" 13,282bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center"
bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" Etsako Centralbgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" 16,834bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" 5,113bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center"
bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" Etsako Eastbgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" 14,904bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" 9,634bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center"
bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" Etsako Westbgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" 44,962bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" 5,920bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center"
bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" Iguebenbgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" 9,751bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" 6,758bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center"
bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" Ikpoba Okhabgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" 58,809bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" 6,505bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center"
bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" Oredobgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" 66,552bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" 9,081bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center"
bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" Orhionmwonbgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" 26,163bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" 8,716bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center"
bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" Ovia North-Eastbgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" 26,835bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" 5,427bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center"
bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" Ovia South-Westbgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" 15,150bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" 7,229bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center"
bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" Owan Eastbgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" 22,483bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" 11,709bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center"
bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" Owan Westbgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" 15,150bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" 7,229bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center"
bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" Uhunmwondebgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" 17,011bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" 5,826bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center"
Totals477,478144,255

Notes and References

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  2. Web site: 2012-07-14. Edo State governorship election in photographs -. 2021-05-09. The Eagle Online. en-US.
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  5. Web site: 2012-07-15. Oshiomhole Wins By Landslide. 2021-05-09. Sahara Reporters.
  6. Web site: 2012-07-15. Oshiomhole Wins Second Term, Promises To Continue Good Work. 2021-05-09. Pointblank News. en-US.
  7. Web site: 2012-07-14. Final Vote Tally In Edo State Gubernatorial Election. 2021-05-09. Sahara Reporters.
  8. Web site: Oshiomhole wins Edo governorship election. 2021-05-09. Channels Television.
  9. Web site: 2012-07-14. Live Updates: Edo governorship election 2012 Premium Times Nigeria. 2021-05-09. en-GB.
  10. Web site: dailytimes.com.ng. 2012-07-15. Oshiomhole wins. 2021-05-09. News Ghana. en-US.
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  16. Web site: Oshiomhole declared winner of Edo Guber. 2021-05-09. Daily Trust. en.
  17. Web site: 2012-06-16. Edo Guber 2012: Oshiomhole, Airhiavbere, Edebiri battle for royal blessings. 2021-05-09. Vanguard News. en-US.
  18. Web site: EDO 2012: WONDERFUL WOMEN PUSH OSHIOMHOLE INTO FINAL BATTLE. 2021-05-09. Nigerian Voice.
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  21. Web site: Oshiomhole picks Odubu as running mate. 2021-05-09. Channels Television.
  22. Web site: 2012-03-25. Oshiomhole picks deputy as running mate, names campaign organisation members -. 2021-05-09. The Eagle Online. en-US.
  23. Web site: Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) – Page 4 – Channels Television. 2021-05-09.
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  27. Web site: 247ureports. 2012-03-01. July 14: Deputy governorship ticket shreds Edo PDP * 247ureports.com. 2021-05-09. 247ureports.com. en-US.
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  32. Web site: 2012-07-15. How Oshiomhole won Edo guber battle. 2021-05-09. Vanguard News. en-US.
  33. Web site: 2012-07-15. Now, that's how you win an election! Oshiomhole grabs all LGAs in Edo » YNaija. 2021-05-09. YNaija. en-GB.
  34. Web site: 2012-07-14. UPDATED: Adams Oshiomhole declared winner of Edo governorship election Premium Times Nigeria. 2021-05-09. en-GB.
  35. Web site: YELL. 2012-07-05. NEDG drops four political parties from debate. 2021-05-09. YELL NEWS. en-US.

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