Edo Poll: I’ll be servant of all, ready to work with opposition —Okpebholo
THE Governor-elect of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, yesterday, promised to be a servant to all people of the state.
EDO 2020: INEC promises credible election inspite of COVID-19
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC says it will not compromise its integrity in the conduct of the Edo governorship election billed for Sept. 19 in spite of the inhibitions created by the COVID-19. INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Committee, Mr Festus Okoye, made the promise at an interactive session with heads […]
Edo 2020: Stakeholders decry rising incidence of violence
Ploy to subvert will of voters at guber poll Condemn attack on Obaseki’s convoy, failed takeover of Assembly, others Insist Edo voters not timid, will protect their votes A coalition of Edo professionals under the aegis of Unuedo Renaissance has expressed worry over the alarming rise in the incidence of violence ahead of the September […]
Edo election will put final end to political godfatherism — Obaseki
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo on Thursday said that the Sept. 19 governorship election would put a final end to godfatherism in the state. Obaseki, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), said this during his ward to ward campaign tour across the 10 wards in Esan North East Local Government Area. He said that […]
Join me to free Edo from destructive people, Obaseki begs ‘restored monarch’
By Gabriel Enogholase CANDIDATE of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the September 19, 2020 Governorship election in Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki on Thursday implored Zaiki Aselm Aidonojie II, the Onojie of Uromi to join him free the State from the onslaught of a few destructive people wanting to cause mayhem in the State. […]
It’s unfortunate to be linked with PDP’s N700m campaign cash — Ize-Iyamu
By Soni Daniel – Abuja Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Edo State, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu has described as unfortunate his involvement in the disbursement of the N700 million, which a former petroleum minister made available as campaign cash for the election of former President Goodluck Jonathan in Edo State in 2015. […]
PDP not ready for Edo elections — APC
By Gabriel Enogholase & Omeiza Ajayi – Abuja The All Progressives Congress, APC, has accused the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, of spinning tired conspiracies ahead of the September 19 governorship election in Edo State, saying the PDP is not ready for the polls. But the PDP in Edo State has urged its members to keep […]
Edo 2020: APC, PDP bicker over alleged shootings at Obaseki’s campaign
By Ozioruva Aliu – Benin City The All Progressives Congress (APC) and the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) disagreed over a purported shooting by alleged rival cult groups in the entourage of Governor Godwin Obaseki when he went on a campaign at Igueben in Igueben local government area of Edo Central Senatorial District. As a […]
Over 1,000 tricycle, motorcycle operators throng Benin streets, endorse Obaseki for second term
Tricycle and motorcycle operators numbering over 700 under the aegis of ANNEWAT, an amalgamation of seven different unions, have thrown their weight behind Governor Godwin Obaseki for his re-election, on the back of the governor’s sterling performance, especially key reforms in the transport sector. State Secretary of ANNEWAT, Mr Daniel Aiyegbeni, said the governor has […]
Villa leaked video: Presidency’s admission confirms Edo clampdown moves ― PDP
By Dirisu Yakubu The Peoples Democratic Party National Campaign Council for the Edo Governorship Election Wednesday said the admission by the Presidency that former national chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Adams Oshiomhole and the Chief of Staff to Mr. President, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, met at the Presidential Villa, “as shown in the trending […]
Edo 2020: Oshiomhole’s legacies, Ize-Iyamu’s agenda will give victory to APC ― chieftain
By Ozioruva Aliu A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Osarobo Idahosa Wednesday said despite the positions being canvassed by Governor Godwin Obaseki and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the September 19th governorship election, the legacies of former governor and immediate past National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams […]
