….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…
By Kingsley Ohens Just six days before the September 21 governorship election in Edo State, the Edo State Non-Indigenous Forum, comprising non-indigenous residents in Ovia North East and South West Local Government Areas, has pledged its support for Dr. Asue Ighodalo and his running mate, Osarodion Ogie, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidates in…
By Kingsley Ohens In a move that has electrified the campaign trail, award-winning musician David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has thrown his weight behind Asue Ighodalo, the Peoples Democratic Party’s candidate in the upcoming Edo governorship election. The superstar made the endorsement announcement via his Instagram account on Sunday evening, posting a Thisday newspaper…
By Ehichioya Ezomon Robert Frost (1874-1963), a distinguished American poet recognized for his realistic representations of rural settings, remarked that: “Home is the place where, when you have to go there, they have to take you in. Nonetheless, this is not the function of a political party. It does not exist to offer love, support,…
…..Says Edo people must be treated with dignity and respect Kingsley Ohens President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been urged by the Coalition for Good Governance and Economic Justice in Africa to adhere to democratic values and prevent partisan politics from derailing them. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Coalition reminded the president of his…
….Affirms solidarity and support for the APC leadership structure in Toto LG under Balarabe’s leadership ….Says his relationship with Toto LG political leader is like that of a father and son The immediate past Speaker of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Ibrahim Balarabe Abdullahi, has been lauded for his various programme initiatives…