Incumbent PDP Governor Godwin Obaseki won re-election for a second term, defeating APC Osagie Ize-Iyamu and several minor party candidates.

Godwin Obaseki emerged unopposed in the PDP gubernatorial primary after all the aspirants stepped down.

Iboi Lucky Emmanuel stood in for ADP in the polls, while Osifo Uhun-Ekpenma Isaiah represented LP.

[4] A total of 14 candidates registered with the Independent National Electoral Commission to contest in the election.

[6] PDP Governor Godwin Obaseki won re-election for a second term, defeating APC Osagie Ize-Iyamu and several minor party candidates.