The All Progressives Congress (APC) is having its primary election in Edo State, with 12 aspirants from 18 local governments jostling for the top job.
A total of 2,771 delegates made it to the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City, which is venue of the primary.
However, 2,582 delegates had been accredited to vote in the primary election.
So far, the election has been mostly peaceful, except for a little skirmish.
Accreditation for delegates held earlier in the day at three centres of the city.
Voters were accredited in Agbado Primary School, Imaguero College and George Idah Primary School all in Benin City the Edo State capital
Delegates from Edo Central senatorial district were accredited at Agbado Primary School along Akpakpava Street, while delegates from Edo North senatorial district were accredited at Imaguero College.
Preparations have been in top gear for the September 10 governorship election as political parties in the state move to present their candidates for the election.
The Edo State Governor, Mr Adams Oshiomhole, has expressed optimism in the ability of the party to gain victory at the polls in September.