20 September, 2020 – Gov Obaseki of PDP declared the winner of 19 September, 2020 governorship election. – Godwin Obaseki polled to defeat his closest rival Ize-Iyamu who trailed with votes. There seems to be light at the end of the long dark tunnel for the embattled incumbent Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki as … Read more
Edo 2020: Obaseki Takes Early Lead As Collation Of Result Commences Ekohotblog, September 20, 2020… As collation of the Edo State election results commences, the incumbent Governor of the state, Godwin Obaseki has emerged winner in five out of 18 local government areas in the state. Ekohotblog. Com recalled that the Edo State election was conducted … 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
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:
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
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
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
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
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu has cast his vote at about 9:25 am at Ugboko ward 4, unit 26, Orhionmwon Local Government Council. Following the cast, he expressed optimism that he would win the election. News gathered that the APC candidate joined the queue at his polling unit … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has confirmed a shooting incident in Orhionmwon local government area of Edo state. The commission assured it is still working with the police and other security agencies to ensure the peaceful conduct of the ongoing governorship election. INEC also said it was in receipt of images showing the alleged … Read more
A mild tension has just evolved at one of the polling units in Edo State where the governorship election is taking place. The incident occurred at Emokpae Model Primary School in Oredo Local Government Area of the state. This is where Governor Godwin Obaseki, who is one of the candidates in the poll, is expected … Read more
Large number of voters have been reported across all polling units in Esan West Local Government Area of the state to vote for it’s governor. Report has it that most of the voters arrived the various polling units before officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Voters have been reported crowded in Ward 6 … Read more
Edo State Presiding Officers of the governorship election have said that no electorate will be allowed to vote without wearing a face mask. According to the Officers, this is in compliance with the COVID-19 safety protocols. They also insist on adherence to social distancing as provided in the guidelines for the conduct of the election … Read more
Accreditation and voting has commenced at PU 02, Imaguero College II, Ward 11 in Edo State. As a way of ensuring voters’ health safety, polling officials have engaged in implementing safety guidelines. Also, men of the Nigerian Security Operatives have been made to surround the voting units in each Local Government Areas of the state. … Read more
Men of the security agencies have surrounded Benin City office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) along Ramat Park. Ekohotblog gathered that two Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs) were stationed before and after the office while traffic is being diverted to follow one lane. This is coming as a bid to ensure security around the … 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
Gov. Godwin Obaseki, fighting for political liberation of Edo says party Edo way forward The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Edo, says that its governorship candidate, Gov. Godwin Obaseki, is fighting for the political liberation of the state. Chief Dan Orbih, Chairman, PDP Edo Governorship Election Campaign Council, said this on Saturday during its combined … Read more
Yoruba communities of Ogunwale and Ijesha in Ovia South- West Local Government area of Edo State have pledged to support, Mr Osagie Ize-Iyamu. With the Edo 2020 election fast approaching the Yoruba communities of Ogunwale and Ijesha in Ovia South-West Local Government Area of Edo have pledged their support for the governorship candidate of the … Read more
As the Edo State Governor election draws closers, controversial Lagos clergyman and General Overseer Of Zionwealth Church, Lekki, Chris Omashola, Monday, insisted that the candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, and current Governor, Godwin Obaseki will win the election. In a statement in Lagos, the cleric called for an end to godfatherism in the … Read more