The Immediate past Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has accused his successor, Monday Okpebholo, of undermining the operations of the Edo Broadcasting Service (EBS). EKO HOT BLOG reports that Obaseki, through his Media Adviser, Crusoe Osagie via a statement, accused Okpebholo of mismanagement, claiming his actions have undermined the advancements made in the state’s … Read more
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has approved the nominations for membership of the Edo State Oil and Gas Producing Areas Development Commission (EDSOPADEC) and the Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC). EKO HOT BLOG reliably gathered that the governor confirmed the nominations are effective immediately. The secretary to the state government, Musa Ikhilor also … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly arrested several Edo State government officials who are signatories to the state government accounts. According to sources who spoke to news reporters on Friday, approximately five officials, including the Accountant General of Edo State, are currently being held at the EFCC’s Benin office. EDITOR’S PICKS NASU, … Read more
The Edo State All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman, Jeret Tenebe, expressed that the party’s hope is for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to continue conducting elections as they did in the recent Edo governorship election. Tenebe described Saturday’s election as the fairest he has witnessed, dismissing allegations that the APC rigged the election in … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is set to conduct fresh elections following the declaration of Monday Okpebholo as the Governor-elect of Edo State, alongside his Deputy Governor-elect, Dennis Idahosa. Both men, previously elected to serve in the national legislature, must vacate their seats in the Senate and House of Representatives, prompting the need for … Read more
Senator Adams Oshiomhole, representing Edo North and a former governor of Edo State, has attributed the victory of Monday Okpebholo in the recent governorship election to the will of God. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) the winner of the election, where … Read more
Five people have reportedly lost their lives in an accident involving the campaign convoy of Monday Okpebholo, the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State. According to reports, the accident occurred on Thursday along Warrake Road in Uzebba, Owan West LGA, Edo State. One of the vehicles in Okpebholo’s convoy allegedly … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that in the suit, Idahosa said he won the February 17 2024 exercise monitored by the INEC where he was declared the winner and that there was no basis for the supplementary or rerun election, which Okpebholo won. He also argued that the February 22 election was not a standalone election but … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a significant development within the Edo State political landscape, Senator Monday Okpebholo (Edo Central) has emerged as the winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship direct primary election. The declaration was made by the Cross River Governor, Bassey Otu, who served as the Chairman of the Edo APC shadow … Read more