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Edo polls: Tinubu congratulates Senator Okpebholo on victory

Edo polls: Tinubu congratulates Senator Okpebholo on victory

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Senator Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate in Saturday’s Edo State governorship election, over his victory at the polls.v President Tinubu said that the vvictory testified to the people’s support for the ruling party, its progressive ideals, its economic reengineering programme and its commitment to improving the lives […]
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EDO 2020: Ekweremadu describes Obaseki’s victory as a ‘huge relief’

EDO 2020: Ekweremadu describes Obaseki’s victory as a ‘huge relief’

Former Deputy President of the Senate Sen. Ike Ekweremadu has congratulated Governor of Edo, Godwin Obaseki, on his re-election, describing the just concluded election as “a huge relief”. Ekweremadu, who is a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), National Campaign Council for Edo, said this in a statement signed by his Media Adviser, Mr […]

Obaseki speaks after victory, salutes Edo people, assures sustained development

Obaseki speaks after victory, salutes Edo people, assures sustained development

Hails Buhari, INEC, security agencies for peaceful, credible poll The Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has hailed Edo people and supporters of his party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for their display of immense courage and support in the face of threats, intimidation and brutalisation as he emerged victorious in Saturday’s gubernatorial election in […]

Edo: CSO hails INEC over conduct of election

Edo: CSO hails INEC over conduct of election

Commends Oba Of Benin’s role over peace initiative By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja A Civil Society Organisation, CSO, Centre for Liberty, CFL, Sunday, hailed the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, over conduct of the Edo State governorship election held on Saturday, September 2019. The commendation was made in a statement signed by Co-convener, CFL, Ariyo […]

Edo 2020: Obaseki expecting Ize-Iyamu’s phone call ― Osagie

Edo 2020: Obaseki expecting Ize-Iyamu’s phone call ― Osagie

Special Adviser to Edo State Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Crusoe Osagie, has said that candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Osagie Ize-Iyamu is set to concede defeat and congratulate the governor on his triumph in Saturday’s gubernatorial poll, any moment from now. Obaseki of the PDP polled a total of 307,955 votes […]

How Obaseki defeated Izy-Iyamu in Edo governorship election

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 […]

Iyoha John congratulates reelected Obaseki

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 […]

Breaking: Obaseki defeats Izy-Iyamu with 84,336 votes in Edo governorship election

Breaking: Obaseki defeats Izy-Iyamu with 84,336 votes in Edo governorship election

By Nwafor Sunday The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Godwin Obaseki is currently leading the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu with a margin of 84,336 votes. After counting the votes, Obaseki secured 307,955 votes across 18 local government areas while Osagie Ize-Iyamu, polled 223,619. Below are the […]

Edo 2020: Obaseki wins Ize-Iyamu’s LGA

Edo 2020: Obaseki wins Ize-Iyamu’s LGA

By Alemma Aliu – Benin After a brief delay that created anxiety among party supporters the result of Orhiomwon local government area, home of the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu. Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu lost the area to his opponent and incumbent governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki. APC – 10458 PDP – […]

Breaking: Obaseki wins Ize-Iyamu with 2987 votes in his LGA

Breaking: Obaseki wins Ize-Iyamu with 2987 votes in his LGA

By Nwafor Sunday The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Godwin Obaseki has defeated the All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu in his local government. Ize-Iyamu who is from Orhionmwon, polled 10,458 votes, while Obaseki polled 13,445 to beat him in his council. READ ALSO: EDO 2020: Three things Ize-Iyamu said after […]

VIDEO: Wike, Makinde warn APC, INEC over Orhionmwon LGA result

VIDEO: Wike, Makinde warn APC, INEC over Orhionmwon LGA result

Idowu Bankole The Peoples Democratic Party delegation to the Edo state governorship Election has, on Sunday, warned INEC over delaying the result of the local government area. Also read: Edo Election: Gov Tambuwal lauds Buhari on statesmanly call, directive The delegation includes, Governor Nyesom Wike of rivers state, Seyi Makinde of Oyo state and Ifeanyi […]

Edo election may likely be the best election in Nigeria history ― Wike

Edo election may likely be the best election in Nigeria history ― Wike

  By Rasheed Sobowale The governor of Rivers State and the Edo Guber Election Campaign Council Chairman, Nyesom Wike, has said considering the voting process and methodology employed in Edo State 2020 Guber election, the poll may likely be the best in the history of Nigeria. Wike through his Commissioner for Information and Communications, Paulinus […]

Edo 2020: We are satisfied with voting process ― Wike

Edo 2020: We are satisfied with voting process ― Wike

By Rasheed Sobowale The governor of Rivers State and the Edo Guber Election Campaign Council Chairman for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Nyesom Wike, has said the party is satisfied with the voting process in Edo State so far. Wike through his Commissioner for Information and Communications, Paulinus Nsirim, via his twitter handle and Facebook […]

#EdoDecides2020: INEC’s call for break apprehensive, Obaseki’s aide cries out

#EdoDecides2020: INEC’s call for break apprehensive, Obaseki’s aide cries out

  Special Adviser to the Edo State Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr Crusoe Osagie has said that the unexplainable break called by Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officials is causing apprehension in the state. Osagie queried the continued delay in announcing the results when the collating officers are present at the venue to […]

Edo 2020: LGA RESULTS

Edo 2020: LGA RESULTS

By Ozioruva Aliu, Benin-City Results of three more local government areas have been released by the returning officers and the three won by the All Progressives Congress (APC). They are: Etsako East LGA: APC – 17011, PDP- 10668, Akoko-Edo LGA: APC – 22963, PDP – 20101 Etsako-Central LGA: APC -8359, PDP – 7478 Vanguard

Edo 2020 Guber election results collation [Live Updates]

Edo 2020 Guber election results collation [Live Updates]

Edo 2020 Governorship election results as uploaded on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Result Viewing Portal and gathered by our correspondents. Final and total collation: PDP (Obaseki): 307,955 APC (Ize-Iyamu): 223,619 INEC declares Godwin Obaseki winner with 84,336 margin. LGA: IGUEBEN Ward / RA: EKEKHEN/IDUMUOGO/EGBIKI EGBIKI PRIMARY SCHOOL, EGBIKI PU Code: 12/10/01/004 APC: 86 […]

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