The Senate on Wednesday officially declared the seat of Governor Monday Okpebholo vacant and called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to organize a bye-election to fill the position. Okpebholo, who represented the Edo Central Senatorial District, vacated his seat after being elected and inaugurated as the Governor of Edo State last month. Senate … Read more
The Catholic Diocese of Auchi has announced the death of Rt. Rev. Monsignor Thomas Oleghe, who passed away on Sunday at the age of 104 in Auchi, located in Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State. A brief statement from the Bishop of Auchi Diocese, Gabriel Dunia, confirmed that Monsignor Oleghe was the oldest … Read more
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has approved the formation of a 14-member committee to investigate the administration of his predecessor, Godwin Obaseki. The newly established State Assets Verification Committee will be tasked with assessing the state’s assets and liabilities during Obaseki’s tenure. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete Hegseth As Defence Secretary … Read more
Edo State Deputy Governor, Dennis Idahosa, has disclosed that former Governor Adams Oshiomhole opposed the nomination of his son, Cyril, as Commissioner for Health-designate in the state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that, Governor Monday Okpebholo appointed Dr. Cyril Adams Oshiomhole as Commissioner for Health-designate last Tuesday, as confirmed in a statement by his Chief Press … Read more
Sixty-eight political associates of former Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki have obtained an interim injunction from the Edo State High Court, preventing the Nigerian Police from arresting them in connection with a petition filed by the Acting State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in July. The group, which includes political appointees, local government … Read more
Just 24 hours after being sworn in as Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo has dismissed all permanent secretaries appointed from outside the state’s public service, as well as other political appointees. Governor Okpebholo also ordered the immediate dissolution of the executive teams of all boards, agencies, and parastatals within the Edo State Public … Read more
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has announced the formation of a Committee to investigate the previous administration of Godwin Obaseki over its failure to swear in 14 elected lawmakers for the 7th Edo State Assembly. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Okpebholo revealed this decision during his inaugural address as the newly elected governor of … Read more
Edo State Governor-elect, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has expressed concerns over what he described as Governor Godwin Obaseki’s strange public behavior, claiming that Obaseki has effectively vanished from the state. In a statement issued on Sunday and signed by Godspower Inegbe, Okpebholo said Edo residents are alarmed by Obaseki’s reckless remarks and called for him to … Read more
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
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has announced that he will personally deliver the official results of the Edo Governorship Election to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, following the victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo. In a statement made before departing for Abuja, Akpabio revealed that he received the results sheet from Edo … Read more
Results are already coming in from Polling Units in the ongoing governorship election in Edo State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the leading contenders for Saturday’s election include Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party, Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress and Labour Party’s Olumide Akpata. Here are the results declared so far … Read more
Former Edo State Governor and current Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, has cast his vote in the ongoing governorship election in the state. Oshiomhole voted at Iyamho, Ward 10, Unit 01 in Estako West Local Government Area of Edo State and expressed confidence that his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), would emerge victorious. … Read more
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
Just days before the pivotal Edo State governorship election set for September 21, Tom Iseghhi-Okojie, the Action Alliance candidate, has withdrawn from the race and endorsed Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC). During a press conference on Sunday, Iseghhi-Okojie explained that his decision to withdraw stemmed from his belief that effective leadership … Read more
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