Summary:
- Preliminary results from the Abia State Governorship Election show the Labour Party (LP) leading the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) with a significant margin.
- Out of the 17 local government areas, LP is ahead in 11, while the PDP leads in the remaining 5.
- The final outcome will be determined after INEC’s review and announcement of the pending Obingwa LGA results.
Abia State, Nigeria (MandyNews.com) – Preliminary results from the Abia State Governorship Election show the Labour Party (LP) leading the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) with a significant margin.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced results from 16 out of the 17 local government areas (LGAs) in the state. The Labour Party currently holds 171,701 votes, while the PDP trails with 78,547 votes, a difference of 93,154.
The remaining LGA, Obingwa, where Governor Ikpeazu hails from, has not yet been announced. INEC’s National Commissioner will arrive in Abia State on Tuesday, March 21st, 2023, to conduct a review of the election result for Obingwa LGA.
The final outcome of the Abia State Governorship Election will be determined after the review and announcement of the Obingwa LGA results.
Abia State Governorship Election 2023 Results
| LGA | LP | PDP |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Ukwa East | 2,273 | 2,329✓ |
| 2. Umunneochi | 5,940✓ | 3,198 |
| 3. Ukwa West | 2,883 | 4,622✓ |
| 4. Bende | 9,886✓ | 3,410 |
| 5. Isiala Ngwa South | 7,589 | 9,093✓ |
| 6. Arochukwu | 12,689✓ | 1,286 |
| 7. Ugwunagbo | 2,159 | 2,539✓ |
| 8. Isuikwuato | 8,228✓ | 2,204 |
| 9. Isiala Ngwa North | 7,323 | 21,741✓ |
| 10. Ikwuano | 7,054✓ | 2,427 |
| 11. Umuahia South | 16,187✓ | 4,564 |
| 12. Ohafia | 11,848 | 4,128 |
| 13. Osisioma | 7,032✓ | 4,696 |
| 14. Aba North | 20,974 | 4,146 |
| 15. Aba South | 22,014 | 3,348 |
| 16. Umuahia North | 27,668 | 4,843 |
| Total | 171,701 | 78,547 |
| Difference | 93,154 |
Please note that this table reflects the results from 16 out of the 17 local government areas in Abia State. The result for Obingwa LGA is still pending.
