Ad hoc officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) have expressed their discontent with the way they are being treated by the commission. As a way of expressing their grievances, the officials abandoned electoral materials at Girls Model Secondary School, Ubiaja, Esan south-east local government area of Edo state. The protesting officials, comprising presiding … Read more
Godwin Obaseki, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), is leading Osagie Ize-Iyamu, his All Progressives Congress (APC) rival, in the Edo governorship election. According to the results that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced so far, the PDP candidate is leading with over 50,000 votes. As of 5:00am on Sunday, the commission … Read more
The police on Saturday arrested an ad-hoc official of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Edo state for conniving with politicians to manipulate ballot papers. The official, a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) who is the presiding officer at ward four, unit seven in Eguare Primary School, Edo, was said to … Read more
A yet-to-be-identified supporter of Governor Godwin Obaseki has fallen from a speeding vehicle. The young man was part of the youths, in a vehicle, jubilating over results announced in favour of the Peoples Democratic Party candidate Obaseki. The incident happened in front of Ugbekun Primary School in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area around 4:05 pm. The … Read more
Edo 2020 A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has commended the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) on the equal access voting Campaigns for Equal Voting Access for Persons with Disabilities (EVA4PWDs), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has commended the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) on the equal access voting given to Persons with Disabilities in the Edo Governorship election. Mr … Read more
Police Police Service Commission (PSC) has lauded the security presence at the various voting centres The Police Service Commission (PSC) has lauded the security presence at the various voting centres visited by a team from the commission deployed to monitor police conduct during Saturday’s governorship election in Edo. The Head, Press and Public Relations of … Read more
Ward: MAKEKE/ OJAH/ DANGBALA/ OJIRAMI/ ANYAWOZA Lga: AKOKO EDO DANGBALA, OLD DANGBALA COURT HALL PU Code: 12/01/05/003 APC: 179 PDP: 76 ADP: 3 DANGBALA, DANGBALA P.S. II PU Code: 12/01/05/002 APC: 190 PDP: 119 ADP: 1 DANGBALA, DANGBALA P.S. I PU Code: 12/01/05/001 APC: 172 PDP: 79 SDP: 1 Ward: UZEBBA I Lga: OWAN WEST … Read more
Following the announcement of the election result, voters and supporters of the People Democratic Party (PDP) have expressed their excitement. According to the INEC result, the candidate, Gov Godwin Obaseki had the highest number of vote casted. See video:
19 September, 2020 Governor Godwin Obaseki of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has won his polling unit in Oredo Ward 4, Unit 19. Obaseki polled 184 votes while Osagie Ize-Iyamu of All Progressives Congress (APC) secured 602 votes at the unit. In Unit 21, PDP got 53 votes while the APC polled 33 votes. Obaseki’s … Read more
19 September, 2020 The People Democratic Party, PDP, in Edo State on Saturday raised alarm over the alleged invasion of voting units in Urhonigbe North and South wards. According to the PDP Publicity Secretary in the State, Chris Osa Nehikhare, the APC thugs came in a commando-style, seating on vehicle bonnets and armed with shotguns … Read more
EdoDecides: First Edo Election Result Emerges (Check Here) As Edo state concludes their election process, the First Edo Election Result emerges. Ekohotblog.com confirmed that the result was gathered from Idunmwongo, Ugbeka Ward in Orhionmwon LGA of the state. According to reports, in this section, PDP emerged top with 46 votes while others followed respectively. Below is the First … Read more
19 September, 2020 The Edo State deputy governor and running mate of the governorship candidate of People’s Democratic Party, Philip Shaibu, has expressed hope the party would win the election. Shaibu made the remarks shortly after casting his vote at his polling unit at Ward 11, Unit 5, at about 10:30 am at Azama Primary … Read more
Travellers on the journey to the South-east, South-south area of Nigeria have expressed their disappointment in the Federal Government of the country. This is happening upon encountering unexpected roadblocks at the border between Ondo and Edo states. Ekohotblog gathered that the action was ordered by the government to ensure security and peaceful election within the … Read more
Aggrieved voters have expressed their annoyance against vote buying at Emokpae Model Primary on Mission Road, where Obaseki will cast his vote. Lady on anonymous said she will collect the money and vote for the candidate of her choice Also TheCable reported that in polling unit eight, ward two of Okpon area in Ovia south-west, … Read more
19 September, 2020 Drama occurred at Emokpae Model Primary on Mission Road, Ward 4, Oredo LGA where Governor Godwin Obaseki voted. The Governor, after voting on his way out turned back to search some vehicles parked in the premises if they are not conveying any incriminating materials. Obaseki supervised the searching and one of the … Read more
The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Godwin Obaseki, says he unsatisfied with the ongoing governorship exercise in Edo. While fielding questions from Journalists after casting his vote, Obaseki said he was disappointed in the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, noting that the commission would have prepared better than they did today. His words: … Read more
19 September, 2020 Some International Observers for Centre for Strategic Conflict Management, and Presiding Officers in the Sept.19, governorship election in Edo have commended the peaceful electoral process in Oredo Ward 4. They gave the commendation at the on-going governorship election on Saturday in Benin. Read Also: Edo Election 2020: APC Deputy Gov Candidate Votes … Read more
At least one person has been reportedly shot dead at Ologbo in Ikpoba Okah LGA in Edo State, south-south Nigeria. According to The Nation, when contacted on the alleged shooting at Ologbo Dukedoom, the Enogie, HRH Jason Owen Akenzua, said he heard gunshots and when he contacted the DPO, he was told that it was … Read more
19 September, 2020 Deputy governorship candidate of the APC, Mallam Gani Audu, casting his vote at Unit 13, Ward 7, Ughiole Primary School, Aviele, Etsako West LGA in Edo North Senatorial District. Read Also: Edo Election 2020: Tension Over Alleged Vote Buying In Gov Obaseki’s PU It could be recalled that the All Progressives Congress … Read more
Incumbent Governor Godwin Obaseki and his wife, Betsy Obaseki have cast their vote at the ongoing elections in Edo State. The incumbent governor and his wife voted at Unit 19, Ward 4, in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State. Recall Ekohotblog had earlier reported a mild tension at Emokpae Model Primary School in … Read more