Dr. Joseph Ikpea of the All Progressive Congress (APC) has been declared winner of Saturday, August 16, 2025 by-election for Edo Central Senatorial district.
According to figures released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from the collation centre in Ubiaja, Esan South East Local Government Area, Dr. Ikpea scored 105,129 votes, to defeat his closest opponent, Prince Joe Okojie of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who polled 15,146 votes.
Ikpea, from the small town of Ewatto, Esan South East Local Government Area will take over from Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo, following his victory in the September 21, 2025 Governorship Election is Edo State, 
Breakdown of Votes by Local Government Areas:
Esan Central:
APC – 20,781
PDP – 2,065
Esan North-East:
APC – 20,366
PDP – 4,566
Esan South-East:
APC – 14,873
PDP – 4,036
Esan West:
APC – 39,490
PDP – 2,270
Igueben:
APC – 9,619
PDP – 2,209
