The 1999 Edo State gubernatorial election was held on 9 January 1999. The PDP nominee Lucky Igbinedion won the election, defeating the APP candidate, Lucky Imasuen.
Lucky Igbinedion emerged PDP candidate.
The Governor of Edo State is elected using the plurality voting system.
The PDP primary election was won by Lucky Igbinedion.
The total number of registered voters in the state was 1,414,511. Total number of votes cast was 827,563, while number of valid votes was 815,554. Rejected votes were 12,009.