By Ozioruva Aliu, BENIN CITY
The Ovia South-West Local Government Area of Edo State, on Saturday, produced the youngest chairman in its history as 30 years Anthony Osarobo won the election.
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Osaeobo who contested under the All Progressives Congress (APC) emerged as Chairman-elect after polling 98,994 votes across the council’s 10 wards.
The Returning Officer for the election, Dr. Arodoye Nosakhare, announced the result at the Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC) Local Government Collation Centre where he said Osarobo defeated 11 candidates from other political parties.
He said “After the collation of results across different party lines, the APC chairmanship candidate, having scored the majority of valid votes, is hereby returned elected,” Dr. Nosakhare declared.
The final results showed the APC recording a dominant 98,994 votes, while other parties trailed far behind. Party “A” polled 28 votes, AA secured 42 votes, AAC had 32 votes, ADP scored 26 votes, APGA garnered 25 votes, APM received five votes, APP recorded 12 votes, NNPP and PRP got one vote each, YPP also polled one vote, while ZLP secured 15 votes.
An elated Osarobo expressed gratitude to the electorate for the overwhelming mandate.
“I am happy to have emerged as the Chairman-elect of Ovia South West. I do not take this victory for granted because it was made possible by the support and confidence reposed in me by the people. I will use this mandate to work tirelessly for the development and progress of Ovia South West,” he said.
Also reacting to the outcome, the Edo State Commissioner for Livestock Development, Prof. Ikponmwonsa Omorodion, described the exercise as transparent and commended the people for their peaceful participation.
He congratulated Osarobo on his victory and expressed optimism that the Chairman-elect would fulfil his campaign promises and deliver meaningful development to the people of Ovia South West.
