By Kingsley Ohens The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Campaign Council for the Edo State Governorship election protested the illegal interruption of the governorship election result collation, accusing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of not adhering to its own rules. Chairman of the Campaign Council and Adamawa State Governor, Rt Hon Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, addressed…
By Kingsley Ohens Following immense pressure from Governor Godwin Obaseki and other Peoples Democratic Party stakeholders, the Independent National Electoral Commission has postponed the collation of governorship election results until 10 am on Sunday, September 22. The Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr. Anugbum Onuoha, made the announcement in a statement early this morning, following heightened pressure…
Former Edo CPS, John Mayaki asked Edo residents to stay awake through out the night to protect the future of Edo State By Yahaya Idris With results emerging from the Edo State elections, Dr. Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) appears to be coasting to victory. Nevertheless, as the Independent National Electoral Commission…
The Labour Party’s candidate in the ongoing Edo state gubernatorial election, Olumide Akpata, has been defeated at his polling unit by the People’s Democratic Party’s candidate, Asue Ighodalo. Location: PU11, Ward 06, Oredo LGA Results PDP: 41 APC: 19 LP: 32
In accordance with Electoral Laws, the Edo State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chapter has officially concluded campaign activities for the September 21 governorship election. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has formally concluded its ongoing campaigns, according to a statement issued Thursday morning in Benin City by Rev Olu Martins, Deputy Director General Media and Publicity,…
….LP Candidate reportedly receives support from Gbajabiamila, Tinubu’s Chief of Staff By William Osayande In the lead-up to Saturday’s Governorship Election in Edo State, findings suggest that Labour Party Candidate Olumide Akpata is a cousin of incumbent Governor Godwin Obaseki, potentially raising issues of fairness and familial influence in the electoral process. The Edo Elders…
On Wednesday, Asue Ighodalo, the People’s Democratic Party’s gubernatorial candidate for Edo State, garnered widespread support from esteemed activists, civil society groups, legal professionals, journalists, and influential political figures statewide. ‘Asue Ighodalo is the best man for the job. We’re looking forward to his election’’ the professionals said. They also described the APC governorship candidate…
….Urge Fancy to prepare for the esteemed Kogi Central leadership position project By Yahaya Idris, Kogi Kogi born clergyman, Pastor Innocent Ihiovi from the Bridging the Gap Intercession and Evangelical Mission, has revealed why there will no be need to field another governorship candidate across political parties inview of the incumbent Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo’s…
By Erasmus Ikhide Former Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomhole, who served from 2007-2016, has a notable history of publicly criticizing Chief Gabriel Igbinedion, the esteemed Esama of Benin Kingdom. However, during the Esama’s 90th birthday celebration, Oshiomhole made a surprising gesture by seeking forgiveness and requesting the elder statesman’s pardon, likening himself to a son….
By Kingsley Owens Dr. Asue Ighodalo, the Peoples Democratic Party’s candidate for the September 21 governorship election in Edo State, has filed a claim for N20 billion in damages against Senator Adams Oshiomhole, a prominent All Progressives Congress, APC, leader, for allegedly making malicious and defamatory statements against him at a political rally in Benin…