Peter Obi has won five local government areas in Edo state, thus opening up.an early lead in a star-loaded race.
The five local governments where results were released are Igueben, Esan Central, Esan North East, Egor, Esan South East.
The Edo State Collation Officer, Vice Chancellor, University of Uyo, Professor Nyaudoh Ndaeyo, has released the results of the presidential election in five Local governments in Edo state.
From the results, Labour Party (LP) garnered 86,285 votes followed by the All Progressives Congress (APC) with 18,219 votes while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), came third with 15040 votes.