[3] He was succeeded by Godwin Obaseki, who defeated PDP candidate Osagie Ize-Iyamu in the election.

[4] Godwin Obaseki, chairman of the Edo State Economy and Strategy Team, emerged victorious in the APC primary, winning 1,618 votes against 11 other candidates.

His closest rival was Pius Odubu, the state deputy governor, who came a distant second with 471 votes.

[5] A total of 19 candidates registered with the Independent National Electoral Commission.

Voter turnout was 613,244 and the difference in total votes won between the two major candidates was 66,310.