Anthony Osarobo has emerged as one of the new faces in Edo State politics after winning the 2026 local government election to become Chairman of Ovia South West Local Government Area.
The 30-year-old politician, who contested on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), was declared winner by the Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC) after defeating candidates from 11 other political parties.
His victory is part of the APC’s clean sweep of the Edo State local government elections, where the ruling party won all 18 chairmanship seats and 192 councillorship positions.
As residents celebrate the emergence of a new council chairman, many are asking: Who is Anthony Osarobo? Here is everything currently known about the new Ovia South West Local Government chairman.
Anthony Osarobo Biography
Anthony Osarobo is a Nigerian politician and businessman from Udo Community in Ovia South West Local Government Area of Edo State.
He is a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and has been actively involved in grassroots politics within Ovia South West before emerging as the party’s candidate for the 2026 local government election.
Although he is relatively new on the state’s political scene, Osarobo is regarded by many party members as one of the younger politicians within the APC.
His election as chairman marks a major milestone in his political career and places him among the youngest local government chairmen currently serving in Edo State.
Anthony Osarobo Age
Anthony Osarobo is 30 years old.
His emergence as chairman at the age of 30 has attracted attention across Edo State, with many describing him as one of the youngest politicians to lead a local government council in the state.
Where Is Anthony Osarobo From?
Anthony Osarobo is from Udo Community in Ovia South West Local Government Area, Edo State.
Being an indigene of the local government he now leads is seen by many residents as an advantage, as he is familiar with the communities, their needs and the development challenges facing the area.
Anthony Osarobo’s Educational Background
As of the time of publication, Anthony Osarobo’s educational qualifications have not been publicly disclosed.
While political associates have described him as a well-read and capable young leader, there is no official information available regarding the primary, secondary or tertiary institutions he attended.
EdoToday will update this section if verified details become available.
Political Career
Anthony Osarobo came into the spotlight during the APC chairmanship primary election in Ovia South West Local Government.
After emerging as the party’s candidate, he campaigned across the local government with promises to promote development, improve service delivery and work closely with communities.
His campaign focused on grassroots development, youth inclusion and responsive local government administration.
The APC eventually secured a convincing victory in the council election.
Anthony Osarobo Wins Ovia South West Chairmanship Election
The Edo State Independent Electoral Commission declared Anthony Osarobo winner of the Ovia South West Local Government chairmanship election after he polled 98,994 votes across the council’s 10 wards.
Announcing the result, Returning Officer Dr. Arodoye Nosakhare said the APC candidate scored the highest number of valid votes cast and was therefore duly elected.
“After the collation of results across different party lines, the APC chairmanship candidate, having scored the majority of valid votes, is hereby returned elected,” he announced.
The APC candidate defeated contestants from 11 other political parties by a wide margin.
What Anthony Osarobo Said After His Victory
Speaking shortly after he was declared winner, Osarobo thanked the people of Ovia South West for the confidence they placed in him.
“I am happy to have emerged as the Chairman-elect of Ovia South West. I do not take this victory for granted because it was made possible by the support and confidence reposed in me by the people.
“I will use this mandate to work tirelessly for the development and progress of Ovia South West.”
What to Expect from the New Chairman
As Chairman of Ovia South West Local Government, Anthony Osarobo will oversee the administration of one of Edo State’s 18 local government areas.
His responsibilities include coordinating local government programmes, improving primary healthcare services, supporting primary education, maintaining local roads, promoting environmental sanitation and driving community development projects.
Residents will also expect him to fulfil his campaign promises by improving infrastructure, empowering young people, creating opportunities for women and strengthening local economic activities.
A New Chapter for Ovia South West
Anthony Osarobo’s victory marks the beginning of a new chapter for Ovia South West Local Government.
At just 30 years old, he joins a new generation of political leaders expected to bring fresh ideas to grassroots governance in Edo State.
With the APC now controlling all local government councils in the state, attention will be on how Osarobo translates his campaign promises into meaningful development for the people of Ovia South West.
What Does the Ovia South West Chairman Do?
As Chairman of Ovia South West Local Government, Anthony Osarobo will be responsible for overseeing the administration of the council and implementing policies aimed at improving the lives of residents.
His administration is expected to work on key areas such as:
- Rural road maintenance
- Primary healthcare services
- Public primary education
- Environmental sanitation
- Markets and local economic development
- Community security and grassroots development
- Revenue generation and local government administration
The chairman will also work with councillors representing the 10 political wards to deliver projects and programmes across the local government.
Expectations from Residents
Following his victory, many residents are hopeful that the new administration will address pressing challenges facing communities in Ovia South West, including infrastructure, youth empowerment, healthcare and job creation.
His performance over the next few years will largely determine how residents assess the promises made during the election campaign.
Ovia South West Election Result
According to the official results announced by EDSIEC:
Political Party |
Votes |
|---|---|
APC |
98,994 |
Action Alliance (AA) |
42 |
| African Action Congress (AAC) | 32 |
| Action Democratic Party (ADP) | 26 |
| All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) | 25 |
| Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) | 15 |
| Action People’s Party (APP) | 12 |
| Allied Peoples Movement (APM) | 5 |
| New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) | 1 |
| Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) | 1 |
| Young Progressives Party (YPP) | 1 |
With his victory officially confirmed, Anthony Osarobo is expected to receive his Certificate of Return from the Edo State Independent Electoral Commission before assuming office as Chairman of Ovia South West Local Government Area.
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