Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has reacted to reports linking him to the endorsement governor of Edo state, Godwin Obaseki for a second term. The business Magnate, who spoke through his spokesman, Anthony Chiejina, described the reports that he endorsed the governor as an attempt to smear his reputation. He said as a business leader, … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday published the provisional list of governorship candidates for the September 19 gubernatorial election in Edo state. The names of candidates and platform they are running on were contained in a statement issued by INEC national commissioner and chairman, information and voter education Committee. The list has the … Read more
A federal high court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers state, has ruled in favour of a suit seeking to bar Godwin Obaseki, governor of Edo from participating in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship primary. Obaseki had joined the PDP following his disqualification from the All Progressives Congress (APC), the party under which he was … Read more
Edo Governor Godwin Obaseki on Saturday said his support base transcends political affiliation and social inclination. Obaseki made this known at the Abuja national secretariat of the PDP shortly after he was screened for the June 25 governorship primary election of the PDP. He disclosed that still enjoys the support and sympathy of Governors elected … Read more
Executives of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in ward 10 Estako West local government area of Edo have lifted the suspension order on Comrade Adams Oshiomhole. The Secretary of the ward, Emuakemeh Sule, who, disclosed the development at a press conference, said that 17 members out of 26 signed the resolution. You recalled that the … Read more
Executives of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in ward 10 Estako West local government area of Edo have lifted the suspension order on Comrade Adams Oshiomhole. The suspension of Oshiomhole by the ward was the genesis of his ordeal which led to him being suspended as the party’s national chairman, and the ensuing development is … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Friday again shifted the date for its gubernatorial primary election in Edo state. The development makes it the second time in 24 hours the party will shift its primary. The party had, On Thursday, announced that the exercise initially slated for June 19 had been moved to June … Read more
The much speculated and highly anticipated defection of Edo Governor Godwin Obaseki to Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) took place on Friday. He joined the opposition party at its State Secretariat in Benin. The party announces Obaseki defection in a tweet on his official handle. Obaseki had been disqualified from seeking reelection by the ruling All … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday announced that it had postponed its governorship primary in Edo. The party’s national publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbodiyan, made the announcement in a tweet. The development is believed to be the outcome of the meeting held by the party’s hierarchy over the political situation in Edo. Also Read: APC Crisis … Read more
The troubled national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, has reacted to the appeal court affirmation of his suspension. Speaking when he featured on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television on Wednesday evening, Oshiomhole said he has accepted the judgement in good faith. Oshiomhole was first suspended by an Abuja High … Read more
The national working committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) led by Abiola Ajimobi, acting national chairman, has rescinded the annulment of the disqualification of Godwin Obaseki, governor of Edo state. The reversal is sequel to the outcome of the NWC meeting chaired by Hilliard Eta, APC vice-chairman south-south, on Wednesday. It will be … Read more
The Edo state house of assembly on Tuesday anounced that it had halted legislative activities as All Progressives Congress Is thrown in shambles. The assembly’s acting director, administrator and supplies, Stephen Guobadia, announced this in a statement. He asked members to stay away until the complex has been fumigated. The development is coming on the … Read more
Governor of Edo state, Godwin Obaseki, on Wednesday disclosed that he had not defected to another political party. The governor made the disclosure in a tweet on his official twitter page. The governor had announced the resignation of his membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) after meeting with Ibrahim Gambari, chief of staff to … Read more
Edo Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has dumped the All Progressives Congress (APC). Obaseki announced his exit from the party while speaking to State House Correspondents on Tuesday on his way out of the Presidential Villa. He also refuted allegations that his credentials were not fake. The resignation of his membership of the party is coming days … Read more
Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike has described the Nigeria governors forum as toothless bulldog that’s been undermined by political expediency. The governor made the statement on the heels of the disqualification of his Edo counterpart, Godwin Obaseki, from the All Progressives Congress governorship primary election. Obaseki was disqualified by the APC from the primary that will … Read more
The leading opposition party in Nigeria, peoples democratic party (PDP), has given the embattled Edo state governor, Godwin Obaseki, conditions under which he will be admitted into the party so that he can stand a chance to be re-elected as the governor of the state. Obaseki was, on Friday, disqualified from the All Progressives Congress … Read more
The University of Ibadan has described as untrue claims by the All Progressives Congress that the institution awarded two certificates with separate dates to Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki. The APC screening committee for the Edo gubernatorial primary election had cited inconsistencies in the dates on Obaseki’s UI certificate as one of the reasons for … Read more
By Fredrick Nwabufo One of the many contraptions that have defied contrivance and evolution in Nigeria is our politics. We still practise the basest, vilest and crudest kind of politics. In fact, there is a more transparent and disciplined political system in the animal kingdom than there is in our country. Some studies have shown … Read more
…………..Releases New Prophecies, Predicts Doom Primate Elijah Ayodele has disclosed that the worst is yet to come in Edo primaries as he releases new prophecies, predicting doom in the process. Ekohotblog reports that Primate Elijah Ayodele, the leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has predicted doom for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and … Read more
John Oyegun, former national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says the actions of the party’s incumbent national chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, might lead to the collapse of the party. Oyegun was reacting to the disqualification of Godwin Obaseki, governor of Edo. In a statement by his media aide, Ray Morphy, on Friday, Oyegun said … Read more