The 2012 Edo State gubernatorial election was held on 14 July 2012. The ACN nominee Adams Oshiomhole won for a second term, defeating Charles Airhiavbere of the PDP.
Adams Oshiomhole emerged ACN after he was returned as the sole candidate. He picked Pius Odubu as his running mate. 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.
PDP primary The PDP primary election was held on 5 February 2012. Charles Airhiavbere emerged PDP flag bearer.
Results A total number of seven candidates registered with the Independent National Electoral Commission to contest in the election.
The total number of 667,993 voters were accredited while total number of votes cast was 647,698.
By local government area The results of the election by local government area for the two major parties are shown below. Seven political parties participated in the election. Blue represents LGAs won by Adams Oshiomhole. Green represents LGAs won by Charles Airhiavbere.
LGAAdams Oshiomhole ACNCharles Airhiavbere PDPTotal votes#%#%# 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 5,826Totals477,478144,255
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