Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo has said that his re-election in the just concluded governorship election for another four years has finally sent the lions and tigers into the zoo to be caged permanently from Edo politics. Obaseki disclosed this on Monday in Benin while addressing a crowd of PDP supporters at the popular Kings … Read more
Disciplinary c’tee APC Sen. Babafemi Ojudu and 10 others have said that there was no directive from the National Caretaker Committee of All Progressives Congress (APC), mandating the Ekiti chapter of the party to constitute disciplinary committee against them. Besides Ojudu, Ekiti APC affected members are, Oyetunde Ojo, a former governorship aspirant of the party, … Read more
APC congratulates Gov. Obaseki Mai Mala Buni, Chairman All Progressives Congress (APC) National Caretaker Committee, has said that the peaceful conduct of the just concluded Edo governorship election and its outcome represents a victory for Nigeria’s democracy. He said this in a statement issued in Damaturu, Yobe, on Monday, adding that the APC and President … Read more
The Caretaker Committee Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Mai Mala Buni, has led the chairman of the party’s governorship election campaign for Edo State, Abdullahi Ganduje, to a private meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Although the agenda of the meeting was not made public, it held a day … Read more
Nnamdi Kanu has reacted to the recent Edo Governorship Election that left Osagie Ize-Iyamu losing to Godwin Obaseki. The leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, chided the APC candidate, Ize-Iyamu, saying that the era of ‘tubarn’ winning election in Nigeria is ending very fast. “One thing I love about Edo election is that the … Read more
Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed determination to replicate the victory recorded in the Edo State. The party’s spokesperson in Lagos, Taofik Gani, made this known through a press statement on Monday. In the statement titled, “Edo victory, we are fired up”, Gani said Godwin Obaseki’s victory has strengthened PDP’s … Read more
INEC result Edo The Edo Civil Society Organisations has reacted to Saturday’s governorship poll in the state and described the outcome as a true reflection of the people’s choice. The Public Relations Officer of the group, Mr Osazee Edigin, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Benin on Monday. … Read more
Oshiomhole Not so long after the court of appeal affirmed his sack as the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), he has been dislodged in Edo where he governed from 2008 to 2016. The tussle with Godwin Obaseki whom he helped into power is one of his greatest undoing as he has … Read more
New political era An International Law and Jurisprudence scholar, Prof. Akin Oyebode, says the victory of Mr Godwin Obaseki in the just-concluded Edo gubernatorial polls has wiped off god-father politics in Nigeria’s political culture. Oyebode made the statement while speaking in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Awka on Monday … Read more
The Ajia Balogun Olubadan, Chief Adegboyega Adegoke, has abandon the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressive Congress (APC). According to the Chief, he took the decision after wide consultations with his political associates, leaders, and supporters across the 33 local government areas of Oyo state. Adegoke urged his supporters to disregard media reports … Read more
All Progressive Congress (APC), Nasarawa, has passed a vote of confidence on the administration of Governor Abdullahi Sule. The state Chairman of the party, Philip Sheckwo, said this on Sunday at a press conference in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital. He said “The meeting unanimously passed a vote of confidence on his Excellency, Governor Abdullahi … Read more
Some section of twitter users on Sunday trolled the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Chief Bola Tinubu, following the declaration of Governor Godwin Obaseki of the People’s Democratic Party as the winner of the September 19 governorship election in Edo State. Reno Omokri, a former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, via his twitter … Read more
Commendation Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and the Nigeria Police Force on their conduct during the Edo Governorship Election. Wike, who is the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Campaign Council, made … Read more
Victory All Atiku Support Groups (ASGs), has congratulated Gov. Godwin Obaseki The All Atiku Support Groups (ASGs), has congratulated Gov. Godwin Obaseki on his re-election as the governor of Edo on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The group Chairman, Mr Fabiyi Oladimeji, in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja said Obaseki’s … Read more
A renowned businessman and All Progressives Congress stalwart in Lagos state, George Olusegun Osifeko, has debunked a congratulatory message to governor Godwin Obaseki attributed him. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Obaseki who contested on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) winner of the Edo State governorship election earlier in the day … Read more
Prince Tony Momoh Edo election Results Calls For Celebration A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prince Tony Momoh, says the peaceful conduct of Saturday’s governorship election in Edo calls for celebration by all lovers of democracy. Momoh, also a former Minister of Information, made the statement in a telephone interview with the News … Read more
September 20, 2020. The former Kogi State lawmaker, Dino Melaye, has mocked Kano State governor, Umar Ganduje following the re-election of Godwin Obaseki as Edo State governor. The Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC) on Sunday declared Obaseki winner of the governorship election with a margin of 84,235 ahead of his rival, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu. Pastor … Read more
Two private jets landed at the Benin Airport at 2:18pm. Abdullahi Ganduje, the Kano state governor, and his entourage have now boarded one of the private jets. This is coming shortly after Mr Godwin Obaseki of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) defeated Mr Osagie Ize-Iyamu, to win a second term as governor of Edo State. … Read more
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has congratulated Edo State’s governor, Godwin Obaseki, who’s presently seeking re-election. As the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), is collating the result for the governorship election held in the state yesterday (Saturday, September 19, 2020), Obaseki of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has recorded more votes from the results declared so … 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