INEC duplicates candidate names

INEC lists same candidates under multiple political parties in Edo State's 2027 House of Assembly election.

“Our observation too, but that was what was sent from the headquarters, and we have drawn the attention of the appropriate quarters to it, awaiting their reply”

Two candidates duplicated

Ogbebor Samson Osemudiamen listed under Allied Peoples Movement and Peoples Democratic Party in Esan North East II.

Second candidate duplicated

Usman William Idenobe listed under Allied Peoples Movement and Peoples Democratic Party in Etsako East.

INEC response

INEC's Public Relations Officer acknowledged duplication but referred to headquarters for resolution.

“Our observation too, but that was what was sent from the headquarters, and we have drawn the attention of the appropriate quarters to it, awaiting their reply”

Gender imbalance

148 male candidates (90.24%) versus 16 female candidates (9.76%) in Edo State House of Assembly election.

Female candidates by party

Social Democratic Party has four female candidates, Action Democratic Party has three, Labour Party has two.

APC female candidate

Maria Edeko, aged 63, contests Esan North East II seat for second term.

PDP female candidate

Uyigue Efosa, aged 61, contests Ovia North East I seat.

NDC female candidate

Natasha Osawaru, aged 32, contests Egor seat for second term.

SDP female candidates

Kemi Akerele in Akoko Edo I, Shirley Negbedion in Esan North East I, Imuetinyan Bright in Egor, Tracy Ogiemwanye in Ikpoba-Okha.

ADP female candidates

Bukky Ayetan in Egor, Osarenkhoe Erhunmwunse in Ikpoba-Okha, Patience Edobor in Orhionmwon I.

Women underrepresented

Women remain significantly underrepresented in Edo State House of Assembly election despite years of advocacy.