The 2012 Edo State gubernatorial election was held on 14 July 2012. The ACN nominee Adams Oshiomhole won for a second term, defeating Charles Airhiavbere of the PDP.
Adams Oshiomhole emerged ACN after he was returned as the sole candidate. He picked Pius Odubu as his running mate. Charles Airhiavbere was the PDP candidate.
The Governor of Edo State is elected using the plurality voting system.
Adams Oshiomhole won the primary election after he emerged unopposed.
The PDP primary election was held on 5 February 2012. Charles Airhiavbere emerged PDP flag bearer.
A total number of seven candidates registered with the Independent National Electoral Commission to contest in the election.
The total number of 667,993 voters were accredited while total number of votes cast was 647,698.
The results of the election by local government area for the two major parties are shown below. Seven political parties participated in the election. <span style=background:#87BEEB>Blue</span> represents LGAs won by Adams Oshiomhole. <span style=background:#90EE90>Green</span> represents LGAs won by Charles Airhiavbere.