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
19 September, 2020 Some International Observers for Centre for Strategic Conflict Management, and Presiding Officers in the Sept.19, governorship election in Edo have commended the peaceful electoral process in Oredo Ward 4. They gave the commendation at the on-going governorship election on Saturday in Benin. Read Also: Edo Election 2020: APC Deputy Gov Candidate Votes … 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
19 September, 2020 Deputy governorship candidate of the APC, Mallam Gani Audu, casting his vote at Unit 13, Ward 7, Ughiole Primary School, Aviele, Etsako West LGA in Edo North Senatorial District. Read Also: Edo Election 2020: Tension Over Alleged Vote Buying In Gov Obaseki’s PU It could be recalled that the All Progressives Congress … 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
19 September, 2020 Tale of vote-buying flying all over the place within the Emokpae Model Primary on Mission Road, where Governor Obaseki is waiting to vote. Read Also: Edo Decides: Fight Breaks Out At Obaseki’s Polling Unit A lot of aggrieved persons are protesting the development. This is the case for the two major parties; … 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
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
There seemed to be an altercation at Emuado, PU 2, Ward 4 @ Esan LGA. The place is rowdy. OHORDUA. EGUARE PRIMARY SCHOOL i/ii (Ward 4,PU 002) ESAN SOUTH-EAST LGA. All voters present at the venue have voted. 12:31pm: There seemed to be an altercation at Emuado, PU 2, Ward 4 @ Esan LGA. The … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says 483,796 voters failed to collect their permanent voter cards in Edo state. The election umpire made this known in a booklet detailing the breakdown of PVCs collection in the state. According to the commission, out of the 2,210,534 registered voters in the state only 1,726,738 will be eligible … Read more
Security Operatives Lay Siege To Governor Wike’s Hotel In Benin City Ekohotblog, September 18, 2020 Troops of security operatives have laid siege on the hotel where Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike is lodging in Benin City, Edo State. Governor Wike is the Chairman of the PDP National Campaign Council for Edo Governorship Election, currently on … Read more
Ijaw G5 endorse Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki Ekohotblog, September 18, 2020 The incumbent governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has been awarded another endorsement a day to Edo state gubernatorial election. Ekohotblog learned that the Ijaws endorsed him under the aegis of the Ijaw G5 in Benin City. This new endorsement was made … Read more
The National President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Rev. Felix Omobude, has advised Edo State residents to maintain peace before, during and after tomorrow’s governorship election. Omobude, who is also the General Superintendent of Gospel Light International Ministry (GLIM)/New Covenant Gospel Church (NCGC), in an online statement by his media aide, Deacon Ralph … Read more
The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has announced the Imposition of curfew in Edo ahead of the gubernatorial election in the state The restriction of vehicular movement will tarts 11:59pm on Friday and ends 6pm on Saturday. Police spokesman, Frank MBA, made the announcement in a statement on Thursday. He said this would guarantee public … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari says all stakeholders and political actors have a role to play in ensuring the governorship election in Edo is free, fair and credible. In a statement issued on Thursday presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu, Buhari admonished political parties, candidates and security agents to eschew violence and behave peacefully during the exercise. “I am … Read more
The Lagos State Police Command has deployed 1,000 cops to Edo State ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. The deployment followed directive by the Inspector General of Police (IG) Mohammed Adamu for enhanced security before, during and after the elections in the state. IG Adamu had announced the deployment of 30,000 cops to be drawn from … Read more