Mr Eyitayo Jegede The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the October 10 governorship election in Ondo State, Mr Eyitayo Jegede has said his decision not to pick the state deputy governor, Mr Agboola Ajayi as his running mate was because his (Ajayi) decision was to serve as Governor. He also explained that … Read more
Magu, Malami The Global Integrity Crusade Network (GICN), has opposed a call for the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami (SAN) to appear before the presidential panel investigating allegations of corruption against the suspended acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu. GICN, a Civil Society Organisation (CSO), argued … Read more
Ondo State A Commissioner with the Ondo State Oil Producing Area Development Commission (OSOPADEC), Chief Bisi Ilawole has resigned his appointment with Commission and joined the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP). Ilawole who hails from Ilaje Local Government Area of the state also led hundreds of his supporters to the ZLP. Read Also: Like Edo, Ondo … Read more
Godwin Obaseki Godfatherism In this conversation with Chuks Okocha, Kenneth Imansuagbon otherwise known as the ‘Rice man’ in Edo central senatorial spoke on the lessons of the victory of Godwin Obaseki over the All Progressives Congress candidate, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu and his godfather, Adams Oshiomhole What does the outcome of the governorship election portend? It … Read more
Adams Oshiomhole A former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Adams Oshiomhole, on Wednesday night, has said though life is not all about winning, he won’t give up on Nigeria’s democracy. The former labour leader, who spoke for the first time on the outcome of the last Saturday governorship election in Edo State, which … Read more
Obaseki, Ize-Iyamu Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in last Saturday Governorship election, Pastor Ize-Iyamu, has called on Governor Godwin Obaseki to return to APC. In a television broadcast on Wednesday night, Ize-Iyamu said, “We are going to talk to everybody. Read Also: FG To Sell Presidential Jet We are going to bring everybody … Read more
Immediate past National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Adams Oshiomhole, has reacted to the Governor Godwin Obaseki’s victory at the just-concluded governorship election. Recall that Governor Obaseki was re-elected on Sunday after polling 307,955 to defeat his closest rival, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) who garnered 223,619 votes. Governor … Read more
The National leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said that he will not speak on the party’s loss in the Edo governorship election because the right time has not come yet. Ekohotblog reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission had announced that PDP candidate, Governor Godwin Obaseki, polled 307,955 … Read more
Godwin Obaseki, governor of Edo state, says he would be an ingrate if he failed to appreciate Nyesom Wike, his Rivers counterpart, the crucial role he played towards the actualisation of his second term bid. Obaseki expressed his gratitude to Wike when he visited him on Wednesday. Obaseki said Wike gave him shelter clothed and … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo has attributed the loss of the state gubernatorial election to the reckless and irresponsible leadership of former national chairman of the ruling party, Adams Oshiomhole. The party disclosed this on Tuesday while congratulating Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Godwin Obaseki over their victory at the poll. Obaseki, candidate … Read more
Pastor Peters Osawaru Omoragbon Edo: Election A day after Governor Godwin Obaseki received his Certificate of Return from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as the winner of the Edo State 2020 governorship election, uncertainty is trailing the poll, which has been hailed for being largely peaceful. Pastor Peters Osawaru Omoragbon, candidate of the National … Read more
Edo Election Tinubu, Oshiomhole The September 19, 2020 Edo State governorship election has come and gone but the embers of the episodic event continue to glow in the glade of public discourse. Although 14 parties fielded candidates for the poll, the result of the election showed it was a two-horse race between the Peoples Democratic … Read more
APC Adams Oshiomhole The Aslem Ojezua-led faction of the Edo All Progressives Congress, APC, has dispelled rumour that plans are underway to expel Adams Oshiomhole, a former National Chairman of the party from the party. Ojezua told The Nation that the rumour making the rounds that the APC faction has written the national body of … Read more
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has reacted to speculation making the rounds that it is planning to expel Adams Oshiomhole, a former National Chairman of the party. The Aslem Ojezua-led faction of the party in Edo state, refuted the rumour that plans are underway to expel Oshiomhole from the party. Speaking with The Nation, Ojezua … Read more
Oba of Benin The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has congratulated Governor Godwin Obaseki, for winning the Edo State governorship election held last Saturday. This was contained in a press statement signed by the Secretary, Benin Traditional Council, Frank Irabor and made available to journalists in Benin City, the state capital. Read Also: Lagos Court … Read more
Primate Ayodele Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Ayodele, has declared that the All Progressive Congress (APC) and its candidate, Rotimi Akeredolu, will lose the Ondo State governorship election. The poll will be held on Saturday October 10. Read Also: Lagos Court Jails Internet Fraudster For Six Months Ayodele, in a statement on Tuesday, … Read more
Governor of Edo state, Godwin Obaseki, says if the actions of Adams Oshiomhole and Bola Tinubu are not checked they could destroy Nigeria’s democracy. Obaseki’s relationship with Oshiomhole, former national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), went sour in the build-up to the Edo governorship election following an unpalatable tussle for the economic and … Read more
Edo election INEC presents certificates The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Tuesday presented Certificates of Return (COR) to the winner of last Saturday’s governorship election in Edo, Gov. Godwin Obaseki and his running mate, Mr Philip Shaibu. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that the ceremony took place at the Collation centre, at … Read more
The Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has promised to be generous to the All Progressive Congress (APC) candidate, Osagie Ize-Iyamu. The re-elected governor who said this on Tuesday added that he had no issues with Ize-Iyamu and will have a conversation with him if he comes through He stated that Ize-Iyamu was not the … Read more
The Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, says he will never dump the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and return to his former party, the All Progressive Congress (APC). Obaseki said this while speaking on Tuesday morning on ARISE TV, the broadcast arm of THISDAY. The governor said he made promises to the people of Edo … Read more