As usual, the frenzy is back as the elections draw near. Various narratives are traded by multiple groups and political parties on why electorates should give them their votes. Some have promised heaven and earth. Some have started implementing a new minimum wage. Some have also begun distributing political offices. As usual, this frenzied feeling is and has remained the norm from time immemorial.

THE contest for the Edo South Senatorial Seat is going to be an interesting one between two very two popular candidates. It is actually a straight fight between the incumbent Senator Matthew Urhoghide, gunning for reelection on the platform of the PDP and Hon. Patrick Obahiagbon, who on the platform of the APC will be taking his first shot.

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari a few days ago, in his usual  characteristics of self righteousness, and buck passing blamed tardiness in the passage of budgets by the National Assembly for the delay in the completion of projects across the country by his government.

IT is gladdening to note the commitment of the Federal Government towards the provision of adequate security for the success of the 2019 General elections.

SOUTH West is considered the most politically sophisticated region in the country. It is for good reason. Every individual has the right to belong to a political party of his or her choice. This right comes with the privilege of having and expressing political opinion and freedom of political association.