….Advocates INEC Holding All Elections Same-day ….Election of INEC Chairman Rather than Appointment BY ABUBAKAR YUSUF. The Inter Party Advisory Council IPAC is proposing the transfer of local government elections into 774 Councils through the amendment of Electoral Act and the Constitution to the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC going forward. While submitting a 35…
…..As Obaseki Speaks, abduce reason why Ighodalo should succeed him as Edo Gov By Kingsley Ohens The two Local Government Areas of Uhunmwode and Orhionmwon in Edo South Senatorial District were Agog on Monday as Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, led the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the September 21 governorship election,…
In the wisdom of an elders, “respect lies on the ground, awaiting the noble to lift it up and embody it.” However, some individuals, like Adams Oshiomhole, seem to have forgotten this wisdom. Oshiomhole’s unguarded utterances, akin to “mouth diarrhea,” erode respect and love from those who listen to him. His words lack tact and…
… I’ll work to eradicate poverty in our state, Ighodalo assures them By Kingsley Ohens Ahead of the September 21 governorship election in Edo State, the New Benin Market traders on Monday endorsed Dr Asue Ighodalo, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The endorsement followed Ighodalo’s mid-morning visit to the market which turned into…
Edo State citizens were on Sunday greeted with a video that has since gone viral, where Senator Adams Oshiomole mocked Edo State First Lady, Mrs Betsy Obaseki, for not having biological children. I am more miffed than anyone that has seen the video. There are other things Oshiomhole could have said as it is now…
By Sadiq Abubakar, Abuja Mohammed Yakubu Dogara has emerged as the newly elected chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the FCT during the party’s delegate state congress. Dogara, a former Kuje area council chapter chairman of PDP emerged through affirmation during the state congress which held at Apo town hall in Abuja Municipal…
…Says Gov Oborevwori leading by example Resilience, inestimable love, unity and discipline flowing from Delta State convention of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Saturday, has indeed expanded the winning supremacy of the ruling party in future elections. Director General of Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, Dr Barr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe while speaking to…
…..As Gov Commissions 30km Sobe/Sabongida-Ora Road By Kingsley Ohens Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki on Saturday led the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) campaign for the September 21 governorship election in the state to Owan West and East Local Government Areas, assuring the people that the “PDP has a solid team that means well for the…
In recent years, the criteria to become the governor of Edo State have evolved, reflecting the significant progress and advancements that the state has witnessed under Governor Godwin Obaseki’s administration. Obaseki has raised the bar so high that only those who can meet or exceed these standards should even consider vying for the governorship. If…
…Says LP Guber candidate not ready for leadership’ We watched the disgraceful outing of the Labour Party candidate in the September 21 Edo State governorship election, Olumide Akpata, where he fumbled with basic data on the developmental trends in Edo State, showcasing his unpreparedness for governance and leadership. Akpata, who participated in a show on…