The 2024 Edo Governorship Election is a crucial political event in Nigeria, reflecting the electorate’s aspirations for good governance, transparency, and accountability. The state’s socioeconomic difficulties and complex historical background have shaped the political environment, with economic instability, insecurity, and infrastructure deficiencies being major concerns. Major political parties, the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), have attempted to tackle these issues in their manifestos. However, the emergence of the Labour Party (LP) from the 2023 general elections may disrupt traditional voting patterns by appealing to young voters disenchanted with the established political structure. Yiaga Africa’s Watching the Vote (WTV) observation shows that the APC, LP, and PDP are the three political parties’ campaigning ahead of the September 21 governorship election. The relationship between influential individuals, such as Adams Oshiomhole and Godwin Obaseki, and the candidates vying for office will be crucial in shaping the election outcome. With 2,629,025 registered voters in Edo state, the election is expected to be closely contested between these three parties.
