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Igbinedion’s Daughter Defeated

Chief Gabriel Igbinedion’s daughter, Honourable Omosede Igbinedion has been defeated in the House of Representatives’ election for Ovia Federal Constituency in Edo State.

She was thrashed by Mr Dennis Idahosa, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

 Idahosa, a former Commissioner in Edo, polled a total of 28,509 to defeat the incumbent Ms Omosede Igbinedion, who scored 23, 345 votes.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) returning officer, Prof. Victor Igbinedion of the University of Benin, announced the final result at Iguobazuwa, headquarters of Ovia South West Local Government Area.