The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Ibrahim Idris, has charged personnel deployed for the Edo governorship election scheduled for Sept. 28 to adhere strictly to the rules of engagement. A statement from the force spokesman, Mr Don Awunah, in Abuja on Monday said Idris also charged the officers and men to conduct themselves in the best professional manner, maintaining apolitical disposition.

The Edo State Government has exempted banks and corporate organisations from the public holiday declared for Tuesday, September 27.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Edo has said that it will take delivery of sensitive voting materials from the Central Bank of Nigeria in Benin on Monday.

Abdullahi Gana, the Commandant General, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has directed the immediate deployment of 20,000 personnel for the Edo governorship election scheduled for Sept. 28.

‘’The people of Edo have concerns over Godwin Obaseki, not only because of his questionable business dealings with Oshiomhole but, more importantly, his inability to account successfully for his academic qualifications”, the PDP candidate added.

THE leadership of the APC in Ihievbe, Owan East Local Government Area yesterday described as mischievous and misleading the claim by some leaders of the PDP in the area that the community and residents have decided to vote en-masse for the PDP.

APC candidate, Mr. Godwin Obaseki got the support of organised labour at the weekend on the basis of the legendary role of his benefactor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole in the nation’s past class struggles.

The All Progressive Grand Alliance, (APGA), yesterday accused PDP and the APC of plotting to rig the election due on Wednesday.

PDP Chieftain in the Central Senatorial District, Chief Isaac Irhia has called on all eligible voters to cast their votes for Pastor Osagie Ize – Iyamu who he described as the most suitable for the job.

I believe that all true patriots of Edo State would like a continuation of this tempo of development and even at a higher pace.

THE ruling APC and PDP were, weekend, locked in allegations and counter-allegations against each other over moves to rig the Wednesday governorship election and urged the security agencies to up their game to ensure credible and peaceful poll.

All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Edo Godwin Obaseki says the present economic recession in the country is a lesson for Nigerians to think fast and secure a brighter future.

Chief Lucky Igbinedion is one of the pillars of the opposition party, the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, in Edo State, and was a two-term governor of the state. In this interview with some select journalists, he sheds light on a number of issues from the postponement of the Edo State governorship election to the performance of his administration as governor

The Peoples Democratic Party has dismissed allegation by the All Progressive Congress that the party plans to rig Wednesday’s gubernatorial election in Edo state.

PÈOPLES Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate Pastor Osage Ize-Iyamu has reminded the Muslim community in the state that the September 28, 2016, governorship election was a divine call on all of Edo people, irrespective of their faith, to join hands to rebuild the state.