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Edo Election: I never begged Obaseki to return to APC, Ize-Iyamu declares

Ihesiulo Grace 24 September 2020 0

Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in the just concluded governorship election in Edo State, has cleared the air on rumors that he is being forced by the APC to accept defeat, Daily Times gathered. Ize-Iyamu, in a statement signed by his Director of

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My victory, unifying factor for South-South — Obaseki

Ihesiulo Grace 24 September 2020 0

Godwin Obaseki of Edo state has described his victory in Edo gubernatorial election as a unifying factor for the Southsouth. READ ALSO: Buhari would be remembered as the father of democracy in Nigeria— Obaseki He spoke on Wednesday in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, at a state dinner in his honour. Obaseki said the victory, which […]

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In every family, there’s disagreement, return to APC — Ize-Iyamu begs Obaseki

Ihesiulo Grace 24 September 2020 0

The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Edo elections, Pastor Ize-Iyamu, has called on Governor Godwin Obaseki to return to the APC after emerging the winner of the election, as the Peoples Democratic Party candidate. Ize-iyamu who said this in a television broadcast on Wednesday, September 23. He said “We are going to talk to […]

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Buhari would be remembered as the father of democracy in Nigeria— Obaseki

Ihesiulo Grace 23 September 2020 0

 Godwin Obaseki winner of the Edo governorship election on Tuesday praised President Muhammadu Buhari for his sagacity and willingness to safeguard democracy at all cost.  READ ALSO: Obaseki seeks Oshiomhole, Ize-Iyamu support in Edo building Daily Times understands that Obaseki lauded the President  on September 22,2020  while receiving his certificate of return

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Oshiomhole should maintain his lane, i’ll stay on mine — Obaseki

Ihesiulo Grace 22 September 2020 0

Godwin Obaseki, governor of Edo, has warned his predecessor cum APC chieftain, Adams Oshiomhole to stay on his lane, while he stays on his, stating that there will be no mercy for him if he creates problems in the state, Daily Times gathered. He made this statement on ARISE TV on Tuesday, stating that Oshiomhole’s negative remarks […]

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There is no constitutional provision for Tinubu, and his likes are a threat to democracy — Obaseki

Ihesiulo Grace 22 September 2020 0

Edo governorship election winner, Godwin Obaseki on Tuesday said the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, and his likes are threats to democracy in Nigeria. READ ALSO: Edo Governorship election: APC finally concedes defeat Obaseki said this when he appeared on The Morning Show of ARISE TV, Daily Times understands. Further […]

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Obaseki celebrates victory, says lions have been caged permanently in Edo

Ihesiulo Grace 22 September 2020 0

Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo has said that his re-election in the just concluded governorship election for another four years has finally sent the lions and tigers into the zoo to be caged permanently from Edo politics. READ ALSO: APC congratulates Obaseki, says Edo election represents true democracy Daily Times Nigeria gathered that Obaseki disclosed […]

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Obaseki: Ize-Iyamu is yet to congratulate me

Ihesiulo Grace 21 September 2020 0

Godwin Obaseki, still celebrating his victory as winner of the recently concluded governorship election in Edo State, has said that he is yet to be congratulated by his contender, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu. Daily Times reports that Obaseki, who contested under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) polled 307,955 votes to defeat, Osagie Ize-Iyamu […]

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Edo Election: We can replicate victory in Lagos — PDP forecasts for 2023

Ihesiulo Grace 20 September 2020 0

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Lagos State chapter, says the re-election of Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has further strengthened its determination to win the 2023 governorship poll in Lagos State, Daily Times gathered. The party said on Sunday in Lagos that if the embattled Obaseki could surmount all the challenges to win, the […]

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Edo Election: History will be kind to Buhari for ensuring free election — PDP

Ihesiulo Grace 20 September 2020 0

By Tunde Opalana The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for allowing a seamless electoral process that culminated in the victory of its candidate, Godwin Obaseki in the Edo state governorship election held on Saturday, Daily Times gathered. The party said irrespective of the shortcomings in the Buhari-led All Progressives Congress (APC)

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Edo Election: Obaseki commends supporters over his re-election

Ihesiulo Grace 20 September 2020 0

Governor Godwin Obaseki has described his re-election as a “triumph over godfatherism,” Daily Times gathered. He said, “Words fail me in saluting our teeming supporters who displayed immense courage in the face of threats, intimidation, and brutalisation. “The collective will of Edo people made it possible for us this triumph over godfatherism. Congratulations to Edo […]

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Edo Election: Celebration in Benin City as Obaseki cruise to victory

Ihesiulo Grace 20 September 2020 0

Benin City was thrown into jubilation immediately the incumbent governor, Godwin Obaseki was declared governor for another four years in the state, Daily Times gathered. The Eyean area of the state was thrown into celebration as citizens relish the victory of the PDP at the polls. He defeated his closest rival, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu of […]

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BREAKING: Obaseki declared winner of Edo governorship election

Ihesiulo Grace 20 September 2020 0

Governor Godwin Obaseki has officially been declared as the winner of the Edo state governorship election, Daily Times gathered. The incumbent governor who ran on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was declared winner by the INEC’s Returning Officer, Prof. Akpofure Rim-Rukeh, announced the result of the election on Sunday, September 20. Obaseki […]

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Reactions as Obaseki wins Ize-Iyamu’s local government area

Ihesiulo Grace 20 September 2020 0

The people’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate and incumbent governor, Godwin Obaseki has won his opponents local government area with 3000 votes. READ ALSO:BREAKING: PDP’s Obaseki records more votes Recall that Daily Times reported that Obaseki is leading 11 out of the 13 announced local government areas. Reactions have trailed from Nigerians, see tweets below.

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Supporters jubilate as Obaseki win Oredo, Egor LGA

Ihesiulo Grace 20 September 2020 0

Governor Godwin Obaseki kept the streets of Benin City awake last night with celebrations after his victory at the polling units in Oredo and Egor local government areas (LGAs) of the state. READ ALSO: BREAKING: PDP’s Obaseki records more votes As soon as the results were announced, supporters blocked parts of Oba Market Road smoking, […]

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BREAKING: PDP’s Obaseki records more votes

Ihesiulo Grace 20 September 2020 0

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Edo 2020 candidate, Governor Godwin Obaseki has recorded more votes from the results of the 10 Local Governments declared so far by the Independent National Electoral Commission. READ ALSO: Edo Polls: Ize-Iyamu votes at Ugboko ward 4, commends conduct of Election Fourteen political parties participated in the exercise, but the contest […]

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Edo 2020: Obaseki loses in Oshiomhole’s polling unit

Ihesiulo Grace 19 September 2020 0

Governor Godwin Obaseki has lost in Estako west local government area of the Edo, where Oshiomhole voted. Osagie Ize-Iyamu, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), polled 1,201 votes at ward 10, unit 001, Uzairue northeast, Estako west local government area of the Edo, where Oshiomhole voted. Obaseki had defeated Ize-Iyamu in the 2016 election […]

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Obaseki wins Oyegun’s polling unit

Ihesiulo Grace 19 September 2020 0

Governor Godwin Obaseki of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has won in the polling unit of former National chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun. Obaseki polled 109 votes to defeat Osagie Ize-Iyamu of the APC who garnered 40 votes. READ ALSO: Edo polls: We are winning the election already — Ize-Iyamu’s […]

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Edo 2020: I’m disappointed in INEC –Obaseki

Ihesiulo Grace 19 September 2020 0

The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Godwin Obaseki has expressed displeasure over the the poor planning by the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC). Obaseki speaking with newsmen, said he was disappointed in the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), noting that the commission would have prepared better than they did today. READ

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BREAKING: Finally, Obaseki votes after clash between supporters

Ihesiulo Grace 19 September 2020 0

After over one hour of waiting on the queue, Edo state Governor Godwin Obaseki has finally voted. READ ALSO: LIVE UPDATE: Obaseki, Ize-Nyamu battle for Edo governorship seat (photos/videos) Daily Times Nigeria gathered that there was chaos at his polling unit 19, ward 04 in Oredo local area as a fight broke out between party […]