Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole in his Iyamho residence, Etsako West Local Government Area said he made a serious mistake bringing Governor Godwin Obaseki as his successor in 2016 even as he said with his defection and that of his deputy to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, “the … Read more
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 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced the appointment of Nyesome Wike, governor of Rivers state, as chairman of its campaign council for Edo gubernatorial election. The party made the announcement in a tweet on Friday. It said Ahmadu Fintiri, governor of Adamawa, has been appointed as the deputy chairman of the council. Also Read: Edo … Read more
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has issued a new certificate to governor of Edo state, Godwin Obaseki. The governor had his service in 1980 but there was an defect in the certificate issued to him. An alphabet was missing in his surname which read Obasek instead of Obaseki. Consequently, the All Progressives Congress (APC) … Read more
Governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike, says the crisis rocking the All Progressives Congress (APC) is a good thing for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Wike expressed his delight at the situation of things with ruling party during an interview on Arise Television. The former minister of education said he was happy with the circumstances … Read more
The Governor Godwin Obaseki has clinched the ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the Edo State governorship election. Obaseki emergence as the party’sccandidate is sequel to the withdrawal of Obaseki’s main challenger, Kenneth Imasuagbon, ftom the race. This means Obaseki will emerged the party’s flag bearer unopposed. He stepped down for Obaseki as … Read more
The Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has dismissed the suit, which interim injunction barred the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, from participating in the governorship primaries of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) scheduled for June 25. The court presided over by Justice Emmanuel Obile took the decision following a successful out … Read more
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) member representing Oredo Federal Constituency, Edo State, Hon Omoregie Ogbeide Ihama has stepped down for the Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki in the coming Peoples Democratic Party’s primary. Details Later…..
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has described some members of national working committee (NWC) of the peoples democratic party (PDP) as sycophants and and tax collectors. The governors outburst is against the backdrop of his withdrawal from the reconciliation efforts of the Edo State chapter of the party. Speaking in Port Harcourt on Tuesday … Read more
A high court in Ekpoma, Edo state, has barred the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from excluding Godwin Obaseki, governor of Edo state, from contesting in the gubernatorial primary slated for Thursday. A federal high court in Port Harcourt, Rivers state, had restrained Obaseki from contesting the primary based on a suit filed by Omoregie Ogbeide-Ihama, … 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
Edo Governor Godwin Obaseki arrived the National Secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) a few moments ago for screening. He defected from the beleaguered All Progressives Congress (APC) to the party on Friday following his disqualification from the ruling party’s primary. Consequently, the PDP granted him and his deputy a waiver to contest for elective … Read more
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Victor Giadom, on Friday wrote to the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), insisting he remains acting national chairman of the ruling party. The party became enmeshed in a leadership crisis following the appeal court affirmation of Adams Oshiomhole’s suspension as national chairman of the … Read more
Following his official defection, the People Democratic Party (PDP) has granted waiver to Godwin Obaseki, governor of Edo state, and Philip Shaibu, his deputy, to contest the June 23 primary election. As a new member of the party, the governor needed to be given clearance before participating in the primary election. The governor, who resigned … Read more
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the defection of Edo Governor Godwin Obaseki to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as insignificant. Obaseki officially joined the opposition party on Friday after days of speculation over his political future following his resignation from the ruling party after he was disqualified from the party’s governorship primary. … 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 Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, oba Ewuare II, oba of Benin finally speaks on the ongoing political crisis in Edo state. Oba of Benin in a statement signed by Frank Irabor, Secretary to the Benin Traditional Council kicked against imposition and godfatherism in the state. The statement debunked reports on social media that the … 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
Following his disqualification from the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary in Edo state and his recent hobnobbing with the men of the opposition party, the leadership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) will meet Thursday to deliberate on the fate of Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki, who is seeking its ticket for re-election. According … Read more