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
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