Edo Decides: Collation of Election Results (Live Update)

INEC

Ward: MAKEKE/ OJAH/ DANGBALA/ OJIRAMI/ ANYAWOZA Lga: AKOKO EDO DANGBALA, OLD DANGBALA COURT HALL PU Code: 12/01/05/003 APC: 179 PDP: 76 ADP: 3 DANGBALA, DANGBALA P.S. II PU Code: 12/01/05/002 APC: 190 PDP: 119 ADP: 1 DANGBALA, DANGBALA P.S. I PU Code: 12/01/05/001 APC: 172 PDP: 79 SDP: 1 Ward: UZEBBA I Lga: OWAN WEST … Read more

Edo Decides: Voters Express Agression Over Vote Purchase

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

Edo Decides: ‘I am Disappointed’, Obaseki Expresses Self

Obaseki Retrenching Workers

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

Edo Decides: Edo Decides: Obaseki, Wife Vote in Oredo

Edo Vote

  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

Edo Decides: Ize-Iyamu Casts Vote, Prays for Victory

Ize-Iyamu, Appeal Court

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

Edo Decides: INEC Confirms Shootings at Orhionmwon

INEC

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

Edo Decides: Fight Breaks Out at Obaseki’s Polling Unit

Jail Break: Uganda Police Launch Manhunt For 215 Escaped Inmates

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

Edo Decides: See Massive Voters Gather at Polling Units

INEC

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 Decides: No Face Mask, No Voting – Presiding Officer

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

Edo Decides: Governorship Poll Commences (Photo)

Benin Election

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

Edo Decides: Security Operatives Surround INEC Office

Police

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