Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Chairman, Mahmoud

Edo 2024: CSOs Flag Irregularities in Result Collation Process, Seeking Enhanced Transparency

By Kingsley Ohens Accredited civil society organizations observing the 2024 Edo State governorship elections have released a joint statement expressing concerns over the transparency of the results collation process, citing disruptions at multiple ward and local government centers, as reported Sunday in Benin City. They pointed to incidents involving the intimidation of Independent National Electoral…

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Adamawa State Governor, Rt Hon Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri

Edo 2024: PDP Protest Illegal Interruption of Collation of Governorship Election Results

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…

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Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki

INEC yields to pressure from Gov. Obaseki and others, postponing collation of Edo guber election results to Sunday, Sept. 22, at 10am.

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…

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Edo State PDP governorship rally

PDP Officially Closes Edo 2024 Campaign, Expresses Appreciation to Members & Supporters

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,…

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Olumide Akpata

Edo 2024: Olumide Akpata’s Family Ties with Obaseki Spark Concerns About Succession – Edo Elders Forum

….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…

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Ighodalo, Akpata and Okpebholo

Edo Professionals affirm Asue Ighodalo’s certain victory, rejecting APC’s Okpebholo and LP’s Akpata

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…

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Pastor Ihiovi predicts no need for a governorship election in Kogi State in 2027, citing Ododo's remarkable achievements

Pastor Ihiovi predicts no need for a governorship election in Kogi State in 2027, citing Ododo’s remarkable achievements

….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…

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Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Sen. Adams Oshiomhole

Igbinedion’s Late Forgiveness of Oshiomhole: A Politically Motivated Decision

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….

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