Edo 2020: Godfatherism has come to an end ― Atiku
By Dirisu Yakubu Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has congratulated Edo state governor, Godwin Obaseki for his re-election victory in Saturday’s election, describing it as an end to godfatherism in the nation’s political system. In a statement he personally signed yesterday, the PDP 2019 Presidential candidate congratulated the good people of Edo state for their […]
How Obaseki defeated Izy-Iyamu in Edo governorship election
By Nwafor Sunday The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Godwin Obaseki defeated his closet opponent Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in 13 local governments. Ize-Iyamu won in five local governments with a total of 223,619 votes, while Obaseki polled 307,955 to defeat all the contenders. He defeated Ize-Iyamu […]
FULL VIDEO: INEC declares Obaseki winner of Edo guber poll
The Candidate of the Peoples’ Democratic Party, PDP, Godwin Obaseki has been declared the winner of the Edo state gubernatorial election which was held yesterday, beating his closest rival, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu.
COVID-19: Umahi lifts ban on all social gatherings in Ebonyi
By Peter Okutu, Abakaliki Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State, weekend, lifted the ban on all social gatherings in the state. In a statement through Barr. Orji Uchenna Orji (Commissioner for Information and State Orientation), the Governor directed “that all public and private schools from primary to tertiary levels shall re-open on 5th October 2020.” According […]
Iyoha John congratulates reelected Obaseki
The governorship candidate of the relisted Peoples Party of Nigeria (PPN) Iyoha john, in the just concluded Edo State governorship election on behalf of his teeming supporters across the state, has extended congratulations to the Governor of Edo State, Mr Godwin Obaseki. Speaking in Benin City, the Edo State capital on Sunday while thanking his […]
VIDEO: Jubilation, tears and other interesting scenes from the Edo election
Capture all the major and interesting moments during the voting process of Edo election. From Oshiomhole and Obaseki to Ize-Iyamu’s casting vote at their respective polling units. Also read: PDP alerts INEC of plots to replace Edo North’s results The scenes of PDP supporters jubilation, INEC presiding officers collating and counting results and thugs fighting […]
