The U.S. has expressed worry over reports of deteriorating political climate in Edo and interference by security forces in political matters, ahead of the Edo 2020 elections in September. The U.S Embassy in Abuja, in a statement called for free, fair and credible elections where the will of the Nigerians would be reflected in results. […]
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) National Campaign Council on Edo governorship election has lampooned the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Osagie Ize-Iyamu, for loafing around with hired campaigners, following his rejection by the Edo State chapter of the APC, our correspondent, Tunde Opalana gathered.. The PDP Campaign said Ize-Iyamu, who has been reduced […]
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, who is also the candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has assured residents of Aiyegunle Community in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area that his administration would, in the next three months, electrify the community. Speaking during a campaign in Edo North Senatorial District, Obaseki assured that his administration, in […]
The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, on Saturday said plans are underway to summon the Edo Council of Traditional Rulers and Chiefs to pray for a peaceful election in the state. Daily Times gathered that Oba made this known when Governor Godwin Obaseki led some governors, senators and other top-ranking officials of the Peoples […]
Former lawmaker representing Oredo East constituency in the Edo State House of Assembly and Special Adviser to the Edo State Governor on Political Matters (Edo South), Osaigbovo Iyoha has warned that the arbitrariness and persistent disregard for the rule of law by the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, will […]
The Screening Committee set up by the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Working Committee (NWC) to screen candidates to fly the flag of the party in the forthcoming gubernatorial election, failed to screen the Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on Wednesday, June 10, 2020. In a statement, Special Adviser to the Governor on Media […]
Former Deputy Chief Whip of the House of Representatives, Pally Iriase has advised that adopting direct primary in choosing the All Progressives Congress (APC) flagbearer in the Edo state governorship election is safer and meets the COVID-19 health advisory and protocols. Iriase said the APC must reject the temptation of adopting indirect primary option to […]
Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has assured of the state’s robust and competitive participation at the upcoming National Sports Festival (NSF) in Benin. Ganduje gave the assurance on Thursday in Kano after receiving the festival’s Torch of Unity which has been part of activities to herald the forthcoming NSF holding next month. Speaking at […]
The Edo State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) aspirant in the forthcoming 2020 governorship election in the state, Mr. Gideon Ikhine has said that the party is prepared more than ever before to take over the leadership of the state as it has resolved to put aside all political differences and work together to fulfill the […]