Elections

Ondo Election : BVAS not capturing elderly, INEC responds

Ondo Election : BVAS not capturing elderly, INEC responds

 A Presiding Officer, Miss Angela Oshogwe, at the ongoing governorship election in Ondo State has said that the Bio modal Voter Accreditation System( BVAS) machine could not capture faces of some elderly voters. Oshogwe, manning Poling Unit 19, Ward 11 Olamojuba, Ondo in Ondo West Local Government Area of the state, said that she had […]
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Real reason we lost Edo to PDP, by APC chieftains

Real reason we lost Edo to PDP, by APC chieftains

APC congratulates Obaseki, says it’s victory for democracy How 2023 permutations ruined party’s chance Buhari, Buni, Ganduje meet in Aso Rock APC was going to win, I don’t know what happened, says El-Rufai How Oshiomhole, Tinubu cost APC, Ize-Iyamu dearly ― Ojo Party leaders to meet this week 70 CSOs laud INEC, Police over conduct of […]

[PHOTOS] Obaseki, supporters party on Benin streets

[PHOTOS] Obaseki, supporters party on Benin streets

The supporters of Governor  Godwin Obaseki of the Edo State, on Monday, took their victory dance to the streets of Benin City, the state capital, and other parts of the state to celebrate their victory in the September 19 governorship election.

Ondo indigenes abroad endorse Jegede

Ondo indigenes abroad endorse Jegede

Dayo Johnson – Akure ONDO State indigenes in the United States of America and Canada have endorsed the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the state, Eyitayo Jegede as the next governor of Ondo State. A statement issued in Washington DC, sent online to Vanguard and signed by Messrs Ayo Ilesanmi and […]

Edo: APC congratulates Obaseki, says his election, victory for democracy

Edo: APC congratulates Obaseki, says his election, victory for democracy

By Omeiza Ajayi The ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, has congratulated Gov Godwin Obaseki of Edo state on his re-election as governor of the state last Saturday. Chairman, Caretaker/Extraordinary National Convention Planning Committee of the party and Yobe state Governor, Mai Mala Buni in a statement issued in Damaturu described the election as a victory for […]

Shaibu hails Edo voters, reassures campaign promises will be fulfilled

Shaibu hails Edo voters, reassures campaign promises will be fulfilled

Edo State Deputy Governor and deputy governor-elect, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu has commended voters for turning out en masse to reelect him and his principal, Governor Godwin Obaseki in Saturday’s governorship election in the state, with a vow to fulfill all promises made during the electioneering campaign. Shaibu while receiving members of the Edo […]

Edo Election Fallout: Only respect for Buhari keeping APC together — Okorocha

Edo Election Fallout: Only respect for Buhari keeping APC together — Okorocha

A chieftain of All Progressives Congress, APC, and former governor of Imo State, Senator Rochas Okorocha, has said respect for President Muhammadu Buhari was the only reason the party is still intact, warning that there could be an imminent implosion in the party if the leadership failed to address some issues.

EDO 2020: Bayelsa PDP hails Obaseki, Shaibu, over polls victory

EDO 2020: Bayelsa PDP hails Obaseki, Shaibu, over polls victory

By Samuel Oyadongha, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Solomon Agwanana, has congratulated Governor Godwin Obaseki, his Deputy, Hon Philip Shuaibu, party leaders and members in Edo and the South-South over the party victory in last Saturday gubernatorial poll in Edo State. Agwanana said the victory of Obaseki signified […]

Edo: Obaseki wins as APC, Ize-Iyamu cry foul 

Edo: Obaseki wins as APC, Ize-Iyamu cry foul 

…Buhari, Atiku, Bode George, governors, others hail Obaseki …It was a contest between Edo people and Oshiomhole — Owie …Poll massively rigged, we’ll decide on next step —APC …I’m studying situation, ‘ll meet with my party for action, says Ize-Iyamu By Clifford Ndujihe, Henry Umoru, Gabriel Enogholease, Festus Ahon, Ozioruva Aliu, Johnbosco Agbakwuru,  Dirisu Yakubu, […]

Yiaga scores Edo governorship election outcome

Yiaga scores Edo governorship election outcome

By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja One of the election observers of the just concluded Edo Governorship Election held on Saturday, September 19, 2020, Yiaga Africa, Sunday, scored the outcome of the election. In a statement with the subject, ‘Process and Results Verification Statement on the 2020 Edo Gubernatorial Election’ signed by Yiaga Africa WTV Working […]

Obaseki’s victory ends Edo godfatherism, results in praise — Wike

Obaseki’s victory ends Edo godfatherism, results in praise — Wike

By Rasheed Sobowale Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has described the victory of Godwin Obaseki in the just concluded gubernatorial election as the end of godfatherism in Edo State. Governor Wike who doubled as the PDP’s chairman, Edo Campaign Council, said; “Governor Obaseki volunteering to be used to fight for the interest of Edo […]

EDO 2020: Oghiadomhe describes governorship poll as most credible

EDO 2020: Oghiadomhe describes governorship poll as most credible

A former Chief of Staff to the President, Chief Mike Oghiadomhe, has described the just-concluded Edo Governorship election as most credible in recent time. The former Chief of Staff stated this on a congratulatory message to Gov. Godwin Obaseki on his victory at Saturday’s Gubernatorial election in Edo. Oghiadomhe described the election as not only […]

Edo Election Figures: How Obaseki beat Ize-Iyamu

Edo Election Figures: How Obaseki beat Ize-Iyamu

Below is a tabular breakdown of votes recorded by candidates in the Edo State governorship election, as declared by the Independent national Electoral Commission, INEC, on Sunday, September 20, 2020. Edo North Senatorial District LGA                          APC            PDP    […]

Edo 2020: Triumph of people’s will, Senator Mark

Edo 2020: Triumph of people’s will, Senator Mark

Congratulates Obaseki, Shaibu By Henry Umoru – Abuja Former President of the Senate, Senator David Mark has described the re-election of Godwin Obaseki of Edo State as a triumph of people’s will. Senator David Mark who congratulated  Governor Obaseki and his Deputy Philip Shaibu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the victory at the […]