You Have 72 Hours To Return Government Vehicles – Edo Gov’t Tells Ighodalo, Others

Government Vehicles Edo Gov

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has issued a 72-hour ultimatum for Asue Ighodalo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial candidate, and other individuals to return government-owned vehicles in their possession. EDITOR’S PICKS  Sanwo-Olu Donates N75M to Support Legionnaires and Families of Fallen Heroes Current Cement Prices: Dangote, BUA, Others This Festive Season Fatal Crash … Read more

Edo Election: I Have Strong Evidence to Win in Court – Ighodalo

Asue Ighodalo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the recent Edo State governorship election, is confident he will reclaim what he describes as his ‘stolen’ mandate at the Edo State Election Petitions Tribunal. In the closely contested election held on September 21, Ighodalo was defeated by Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) … Read more

Edo Election: INEC Awards Certificate Of Return To Okpebholo

Edo Election INEC Okpebholo

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially presented the certificate of return to Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, following his victory in the Edo State governorship election. The presentation, which took place at the INEC headquarters in Abuja on Thursday, confirmed Okpebholo as the newly elected governor of Edo State. EDITOR’S … Read more

‘I Will Not Abandon You’ – PDP’s Ighodalo Reassures Supporters

Asue Ighodalo, the 2024 governorship candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has vowed to remain loyal to his supporters. Ighodalo referred to the September 21 election as “the darkest day in the political history of the state,” characterising it as an instance of blatant theft of the mandate entrusted to him by the people … Read more

BREAKING: Tensions Rise as PDP Rejects Edo Election Results, Heads To Court

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially rejected the results of the recent Edo State Governorship election, as announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In a media briefing in Abuja on Monday, Acting National Chairman of the PDP, Amb. Umar Damagum, voiced his party’s dissatisfaction with the outcome, insisting that the people of … Read more

Edo Gov Election Result: Be Calm -Obaseki Tells Residents

The outgoing governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has appealed to residents to remain calm over Saturday’s governorship election as announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday. INEC declared Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the keenly contested election in the South-South state. EDITOR’S PICKS: Gospel … Read more

Buhari Congratulates Okpebholo, Edo Governor-Elect

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress, APC, the candidate in the September 21 Edo governorship election, on his victory. Okpebholo floored his Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, rival, Asue Ighodalo, to pick the seat in the result declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC on Sunday. EDITOR’S PICKS Gospel … Read more

[BREAKING] Edo Election: APC Leads As INEC Releases Results For 16 LGAs

Peter Obi Condemns Edo Election, Calls It "State Capture"

The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Monday Okpebholo, is currently leading in the Edo State governorship election. This online media platform recalls that the gubernatorial election was conducted across the South-South state on Saturday. EDITOR’S PICKS Gospel Singer Dele Gold Laid to Rest in Lagos (PHOTOS) Why I Left UK for … Read more

Edo Election: APC, PDP Each Win 2 LGAs, LP Yet To Secure A Victory

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As the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) releases results from the Edo governorship election, candidates from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) have achieved victories in four local governments. Senator Monday Okpebholo, the APC candidate, claimed victories in Esan West and Owan East local governments. EDITOR’S PICKS Gospel Singer Dele … Read more

Edo Decides: INEC Officials Absent At PDP Ighodalo’s Polling Unit

Officials from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) are currently absent at the polling unit for PDP’s governorship candidate, Asue Ighodalo. The Idinrio community in Ewohimi, Esan South East Local Government Area, is eerily calm and quiet. According to our correspondent at the scene, there are no signs of INEC officials or representatives from other … Read more

Edo Guber: Do-or-Die Comment Worthless Propaganda – LP

The Labour Party, LP, in Edo state has called on eligible voters to ignore the comments made by some political parties and individuals during the campaign for the state gubernatorial election. EKO HOT BLOG reports that over 2.2 million people with permanent voter cards will be electing their new governor today (Saturday). EDITOR’S PICKS: School … Read more

Edo Governorship Election 2024: Situation Report, Results, Live Updates

The stage is set for the much-anticipated Edo State governorship election scheduled to take place today, Saturday, September 21, 2024. Stay tuned to EKO HOT BLOG for comprehensive situation reports, election results, and live updates from the governorship poll. We will be providing real-time coverage from across the three senatorial districts, ensuring you don’t miss … Read more

Ighodalo Threatens ₦20bn Lawsuit Against Oshiomhole for Defamatory Claims

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Edo State, Asue Ighodalo, has instructed his lawyers to file a lawsuit against Senator Adams Oshiomhole, who represents Edo North, over alleged defamatory remarks. Ighodalo claims that Oshiomhole, a former governor of Edo State, accused him of being involved in “Planwell,” a Ponzi scheme operated in Edo … Read more

Edo Guber Polls: PDP, APC Clash Over Rigging, Election Malpractice Allegations

Ahead of the September 21 Edo State governorship election, a fierce confrontation has erupted between the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC). The PDP has accused former Governor Adams Oshiomhole of planning to rig the election in polling units near his hometown of Iyamho. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more

Edo Election: Atiku, Obaseki, Others Lead PDP Rally in Benin City, Backs Ighodalo (PHOTOS)

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, along with other prominent leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), attended the party’s governorship campaign rally in Benin City, Edo State, on Saturday. During the rally, Abubakar urged Edo residents to vote for Asue Ighodalo, the PDP’s candidate. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son In Delta Man … Read more

Ighodalo’ll Continue From Where I Stopped, I’ve Done My Best — Obaseki

Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has said that he had done his best for the state and that Asue Ighodalo and his running mate, Osarodion Ogie, would continue from where he stopped. Obaseki made the declaration on Monday during the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, campaign rallies held at Egor and Ikpoba-Okha local governments in the … Read more

Obaseki Reveals Fallout with Oshiomhole Over State Burial for Anenih

Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki revealed on Friday that a major factor in his falling out with his predecessor, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, was his decision to declare a state burial for the late PDP chieftain Chief Tony Anenih. Anenih passed away during Obaseki’s first term as governor, while he was still a member of the … Read more

BREAKING: Appeal Court Clears PDP’s Governorship Primary Process in Edo

Kaduna PDP Reclaim Power In 2027

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has reversed a Federal High Court ruling from July 4 that had criticised the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) governorship primary in Edo State, which resulted in Asue Ighodalo being selected as the party’s candidate for the September 21 election. The appellate court’s three-member panel unanimously granted the PDP’s appeal, … Read more

Edo Governor Backs PDP’s Ighodalo As Successor, Following Shaibu’s Move To APC.

Edo Governor Backs Ighodalo

Governor Godwin Obaseki expresses confidence that PDP candidate Asue Ighodalo will win the September governorship election, following Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu’s switch to APC. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has expressed optimism that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Asue Ighodalo, will win the upcoming September governorship election and succeed him. … Read more