2022 Edo State local elections

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Local elections in Edo State will be held on 19 April 2022. [1]

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References

  1. "Edo LG elections: Okunbor hails Obaseki, expressed confidence in EDSIEC". Nigerian Observer. 2022-03-26. Retrieved 2022-03-29.

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