Peace candidates for the election on Tuesday signed a peace accord Ahead of the Saturday Edo governorship poll, candidates for the election on Tuesday signed a peace accord, pledging to abide by the rules and regulations as stipulated in the electoral law. Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar (rtd.), the Chairman of the National Peace Committee (NPC) and … Read more
All Progressives Congress leader, Bola Tinubu, has called on the People of Edo state to vote out the incumbent Governor and candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, Godwin Obaseki. Tinubu who stated this while speaking on TVC on Tuesday added that the governor does not deserve a single vote in Saturday’s election. He, therefore, called … Read more
The house of Representatives has revealed the plans to make it mandatory for the President to comply with the Federal Character principle when appointing service chiefs. The proposal is contained in the Armed Forces Act Amendment Bill 2019, which passed the first reading on November 5, 2019. According to the lawmaker representing Andoni/Opobo/Nkoro Federal Constituency … Read more
Dele Momodu who contested for Presidency in 2011, under the National Conscience Party, said he will never re-contest because he doesn’t have the capacity to do so. A former presidential candidate and Chief Executive Officer, Ovation Media Group, Chief Dele Momodu, has said he will never reconsider contesting the presidency. He said he does not … Read more
Ingenuity Chief Press Secretary to Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, says his boss is running the affairs of the state with ingenuity Mr Taiwo Adisa, Chief Press Secretary to Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, says his boss is running the affairs of the state with ingenuity to deliver incisive governance. A statement issued … Read more
Former Adamawa State Governor, James Ngilari, has joined the All Progressive Congress, APC, just after he dumped the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. The APC chairman in the state, Ibrahim Bilal, made the disclosure on Saturday in Yola, adding that the former governor dumped the PDP alongside his supporters. The chairman said, “I want to use … Read more
Reform National leadership of Labour Party (LP) on Saturday called on President Muhammadu Buhari The National leadership of Labour Party (LP) on Saturday called on President Muhammadu Buhari to use the Sept. 19, governorship election in Edo as a template for his administration’s electoral reform agenda. Mr Julius Abure, the National Secretary of the party, … Read more
Supporters Mrs Betty Akeredolu, on Saturday received many new persons who pledged allegiance to the All Progressives Congress (APC) The Wife of Ondo State Governor, Mrs Betty Akeredolu, on Saturday received many new persons who pledged allegiance to the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Oniparaga Ward 9 in Odigbo local government area of the state. … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo state has called on the gubernatorial candidate of People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Godwin Obaseki, that he must not run away from Channels television gubernatorial debate. According to the APC, they described the incumbent governor as one who is known for giving flimsy excuses for non-appearance in debates. APC’s … Read more
The thugs are alleged to be loyal to the state government and Peoples Democratic Party. They are said to have barred anyone from selling goods in the market. The popular Oliha Market in Benin City, Edo State, was thrown into confusion on Wednesday as thugs invaded the market and chased away both traders and customers. … Read more
In preparation Edo state governorship election, leadership crisis has continually rock the Edo State chapter of the All Peoples Movement, APM. Ekohotblog understands that two men of the party, Dr. Samson Falana Isibor and Charles Ugiagbe are claiming chairmanship of the party. According to report, Isibor raised the alarm over a campaign of calumny mounted … Read more
Says governor does not have power to meddle in local politics Former governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose, has told governor of Oyo, Seyi Makinde to desist from interfering in the affairs of the party in the state. The ex-governor said this at a meeting of the party’s south-west stalwarts in Abeokuta, Ogun capital on Wednesday. … Read more
Butchers abattoirs shutdown in solidarity for the reelection of Gov. Godwin Obaseki. Butchers in Edo on Wednesday shutdown abattoirs, meat markets and shops in the state in solidarity for the reelection of Gov. Godwin Obaseki. The butchers took to major streets in Benin with a life cow to demonstrate their trade in solidarity with the … Read more
September 9, 2020. Mr. Joseph Ikpea on Wednesday resigned his position from the cabinet of Governor Godwin Obaseki. Until his resignation, Mr Ikpea was the Commissioner for Minerals, Oil and Gas in the Edo state. In the letter dated September 9 and addressed to the Governor, Mr Ikpea cited reasons of trust, respect and interest … Read more
As part of the drive to stage a peaceful governorship election, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Edo State chapter, in conjunction with the Light of Peace for Africa Foundation, has said that it has set aside Wednesday, September16, 2020, for fasting and prayers ahead of the polls, with the theme: “The Unbeatable God.” Bishop Oriname … Read more
Ex-Minister Alhassan’s exit from party Taraba APC reacts The Taraba chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that the exit of the former Minister of Women Affairs, Hajia Aisha Alhassan, from the party, made no meaningful impact on the party. The state Chairman of the party, Alhaji Ibrahim El-Sudi, said this in an … Read more
Ondo State Election Bolaji Salami has given assurance of the safety of the NYSC members The Commissioner of Police in Ondo State, Bolaji Salami, has given assurance of the safety of the NYSC members that will serve as INEC Adhoc staff in the state’s Oct. 10 governorship election. Salami gave the assurance on Tuesday when … Read more
As a way of carrying out a peaceful election, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, said the 14 political parties participating in the governorship elections in Edo state scheduled for September 19 would sign a peace accord in the coming days. The Chairman of INEC, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, represented by his Chief Press Secretary, Rotimi … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari will depart Abuja on Monday for Niamey, Niger Republic to participate in the 57th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government. The one-day summit, according to the President’s spokesman, Malam Garba Shehu, in a statement in Abuja on Sunday will deliberate on the Special Report on COVID-19 … Read more
Mr Eyitayo Jegede, the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Ondo governorship race, has promised that his government would usher in a new dawn in the state if he is elected. Jegede stated this in Ibadan on Saturday shortly after meeting with the National Campaign Council of the PDP headed by … Read more