30-yr-old emerges youngest LG chairman in Edo

At 30 years old, Anthony Osarobo has made history as the youngest chairman ever elected in Edo State's Ovia South-West Local Government Area. Running under the All Progressives Congress (APC) banner, Osarobo secured a decisive victory, polling 98,994 votes across the council's 10 wards.

He triumphed over 11 other candidates, with the final results showing the APC's dominant performance. Other parties received significantly fewer votes, highlighting Osarobo's strong mandate from the electorate.

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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.

An elated Osarobo expressed his gratitude, stating he does not take the victory for granted. "I will use this mandate to work tirelessly for the development and progress of Ovia South West," he pledged. The Edo State Commissioner for Livestock Development, Prof. Ikponmwonsa Omorodion, lauded the electoral process as transparent and commended the peaceful participation of the voters. Omorodion congratulated Osarobo and voiced optimism about his ability to deliver on campaign promises.

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After the collation of results across different party lines, the APC chairmanship candidate, having scored the majority of valid votes, is hereby returned elected.