The major contenders in the race are Godwin Obaseki of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Osagie Ize-Iyamu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Ize-Iyamu has cast his vote already while Obaseki is still on a queue and expects to be there for another hour.

Both candidates are confident of winning the polls but the final decision rests with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).