Burutu election results 2027: Burutu Local Government Area, with its headquarters at Burutu, votes on Saturday, 16 January 2027 for President, Senate and House of Representatives, and on Saturday, 6 February 2027 for Governor and the State House of Assembly. This page will carry Burutu results as INEC announces them at polling-unit, ward and LGA collation level.
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Burutu LGA at a glance
| Headquarters | Burutu |
|---|---|
| Major towns and communities | Burutu, Forcados, Ogulagha and Odimodi |
| Senatorial district | Delta South |
| Federal constituency | Burutu |
| 2023 governorship winner in Burutu | Sheriff Oborevwori (PDP) |
Election dates
| Presidential, Senate and House of Representatives | Saturday, 16 January 2027 |
|---|---|
| Governorship and State House of Assembly | Saturday, 6 February 2027 |
| Final voter register certified | 15 December 2026 (INEC schedule) |
Who is on the ballot in Burutu
- President: 18 candidates. See the 2027 presidential candidates tracker.
- Governor: 18 candidates, led by Sheriff Oborevwori (APC), Peter Mrakpor (PDP), Chris Iyovwaye (NDC), Great Ogboru (ADC) and Isaac Eshor (AAC). Full list.
- Senate (Delta South): see the Delta South Senate page.
- House of Representatives (Burutu): see the Burutu Federal Constituency page.
Burutu presidential election results 2027
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| APC | Bola Ahmed Tinubu | Awaiting | – |
| ADC | Atiku Abubakar (candidacy under appeal) | Awaiting | – |
| NDC | Peter Obi | Awaiting | – |
| APM | Seyi Makinde | Awaiting | – |
| Others | 14 other candidates on INEC’s final list | Awaiting | – |
Results will be added as they are declared at the Burutu LGA collation centre on 16 January 2027.
Burutu governorship election results 2027
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| APC | Sheriff Oborevwori | Awaiting | – |
| PDP | Peter Mrakpor | Awaiting | – |
| NDC | Chris Iyovwaye | Awaiting | – |
| ADC | Great Ogboru | Awaiting | – |
| AAC | Isaac Eshor | Awaiting | – |
| Others | 13 other candidates on INEC’s final list | Awaiting | – |
Results will be added as they are declared at the Burutu LGA collation centre on 6 February 2027.
Delta South Senate results in Burutu
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| APC | Joel-Onowakpo Thomas | Awaiting | – |
| Others | Other parties’ candidates on INEC’s final list (being added) | Awaiting | – |
Senate results for Burutu will be added on 16 January 2027.
Ward and polling-unit results in Burutu
On election day we will list results from each ward collation centre in Burutu here, alongside notable polling-unit results. Every polling-unit result sheet (Form EC8A) is uploaded to the INEC Result Viewing Portal (IReV), where you can check your own unit.
| Ward | Presidential leader | Governorship leader |
|---|---|---|
| Awaiting ward collation | ||
How Burutu voted in the 2023 governorship election
| Candidate (party in 2023) | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Sheriff Oborevwori (PDP) | 12,641 | 50.64% |
| Ovie Omo-Agege (APC) | 11,736 | 47.02% |
| Ken Pela (LP) | 123 | 0.49% |
| Others | 462 | 1.85% |
| Total valid votes | 24,962 | Turnout 22.71% |
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For all local news, see Burutu LGA news.
Other LGAs in Delta South
- Bomadi election results
- Isoko North election results
- Isoko South election results
- Patani election results
- Warri North election results
- Warri South election results
- Warri South West election results
Back to #DeltaDecides2027: all Delta election results.
Burutu election: frequently asked questions
When is the 2027 election in Burutu?
The presidential, Senate and House of Representatives elections hold on Saturday, 16 January 2027. The governorship and State House of Assembly elections hold on Saturday, 6 February 2027.
Which senatorial district and federal constituency is Burutu in?
Burutu is in Delta South Senatorial District and the Burutu Federal Constituency.
Who won Burutu in the 2023 governorship election?
Sheriff Oborevwori (PDP) won Burutu in March 2023, with 12,641 votes (50.64%) out of 24,962 valid votes.
Where can I see polling-unit results for Burutu?
INEC uploads every polling-unit result sheet to its Result Viewing Portal (IReV). This page will also list ward and LGA results as they are announced.
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