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Edo Election: I do not mind losing election — Obaseki

Ihesiulo Grace 18 September 2020 0

Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has requested God to let him lose the governorship election on Saturday “if it costs anyone’s blood”. His second term ambition, according to the governor, who will stand for re-election under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) platform, is

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Edo Election: YIAGA promises to expose manipulation of results

Ihesiulo Grace 18 September 2020 0

On Thursday, a civil rights organization under the aegis of YIAGA Africa raised concerns over the Edo State governorship election, saying “the stakes are high.” The organisation asked if it is “an election defined by strongarm tactics and violence.” As gathered by Daily Times, the Executive Director of YIAGA Africa, Samson Itodo, who said these […]

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Edo Election: Oyegun refuses to endorse Ize-Iyamu, says Obaseki was mistreated

Ihesiulo Grace 16 September 2020 0

The Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), John Oyegun, has declined to endorse Osagie Ize-Iyamu, APC’s candidate in the Edo governorship election on grounds that Godwin Obaseki was mistreated, Daily Times gathered. In a statement he issued on Monday, Oyegun rejected what he described as “primitive politics”, calling on the people of […]

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South-South Forum backs Tinubu, urge Edo to vote out Obaseki

Ihesiulo Grace 16 September 2020 0

Following statement by the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu, the South-South United People’s Forum in Lagos State (SSPUF) has said that Governor Godwin Obaseki must be voted out. Daily Times had reported that Tinubu urged Edo people to reject Obaskei and vote him out on the Saturday’s poll. […]

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You want to make them suffer, Edo isn’t Lagos — Onuesoke tells Tinubu

Ihesiulo Grace 15 September 2020 0

A Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former Governorship aspirant in Delta State, Chief Sunny Onuesoke has scolded the National leader of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu for asking Edo people not to vote for the incumbent Governor, Godwin Obaseki during the Saturday Governorship election, Daily Times gathered. The […]

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Why I withdrew from Oshiomhole’s camp – Gov Obaseki

Ihesiulo Grace 14 September 2020 0

The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has revealed why he withdrew from the camp of Adams Oshiomhole, former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, (APC). Obaseki made this known in a tweet on Sunday, September 12. Daily Times reports that Obaseki said this while narrating how he helped Oshiomhole develop plans when he was […]

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We created 157,000 jobs under 4 years in Edo — Obaseki

Ihesiulo Grace 14 September 2020 0

Governor Godwin Obaseki  has revealed that his administration has created at least 157,000 jobs so far in Edo State. READ ALSO: Edo 2020: I want INEC to conduct free, fair elections.. The governor, who is running for a second term, made this known on Sunday during the governorship debate organised by Channels Television in partnership […]

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“Edo can be like Lagos, godfatherism brought me where I am” — Desmond Elliot

Ihesiulo Grace 12 September 2020 0

The lawmaker representing Surulere constituency at the Lagos State House of Assembly, Desmond Elliot, has described the APC National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as his godfather, according to findings by Daily Times. He stated this while speaking on the “Edo no be Lagos” campaign by Governor Obaseki. Obaseki’s campaign has been centered around the […]

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Edo 2020: I have no strong opposition – Obaseki

Ihesiulo Grace 7 September 2020 0

The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has stated that he has no strong opposition for the forthcoming Edo governorship elections. Obaseki said this in an interview with journalists shortly after meeting with the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, in Abuja. He said, ‘’First, if you have been watching you will see that the election […]

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Edo 2020: Traditional rulers endorse Gov Obaseki

Ihesiulo Grace 6 September 2020 0

Dukes (Enigie) and other traditional rulers in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State, has endorsed Governor Godwin Obaseki to run for the second term as Edo state governor. The traditional rulers on Saturday, September 5, offered royal blessings for their reelection bid of Obaseki and his deputy and running mate, Rt. Hon. Comr. Philip […]

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Why I fell out with Oshiomhole — Obaseki

Ihesiulo Grace 6 September 2020 0

Much dramatics have surrounded the soon-to-come Edo state gubernatorial election, with the trio of former governor, Adams Oshiomhole, incumbent governor, Godwin Obaseki, and the All Progressives Congress flagbearer, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu taking turns at making the headlines over the course of the past few months. A protracted political fight between governor Godwin

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Obaseki sends message to Oyegun on 81st birthday

Ihesiulo Grace 12 August 2020 0

The Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, celebrating the former governor of the state and former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun on his 81st birthday, said the elder statesman speaks “truth to power when it matters the most”. READ ALSO: Edo APC crisis: Oshiomhole, Obaseki, Odigie-Oyegun and… According

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Edo 2020: Obaseki seeks traditional ruler’s blessing

Ihesiulo Grace 11 August 2020 0

The candidate of the PDP for Edo governorship election, Governor Godwin Obaseki, on Monday, solicited the blessings of the Anegbette community traditional ruler ahead of September 19, 2020. Obaseki called for the traditional ruler’s prayers at the palace of the Oliola of Anegbette, Chief Ugbodaga Yakubu, in Etsako East Local Government Area of the state. […]

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In 3 months, I’ll electrify Aiyegunle Community -Obaseki

Ihesiulo Grace 5 August 2020 0

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 […]

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I apologise for the mistake of supporting Obaseki in 2016- Oshiomhole

Ihesiulo Grace 27 July 2020 0

Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Adams Oshiomhole, has regretted supporting the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Godwin Obaseki during the 2016 Edo governorship election. Oshiomhole stated these on Sunday at the Government Reservation Area, Benin, while addressing members of the APC. Daily Times gathered that Oshimhole stated he supported

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Edo 2020: Oba of Benin speaks after meeting with Obaseki

Ihesiulo Grace 26 July 2020 0

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 […]

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Edo 2020: Why I didn’t investigate Obaseki’s certificate as a governor- Oshiomhole

Ihesiulo Grace 24 July 2020 0

Former National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC) and former governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole has given reasons for not investigating the certificate of the present governor, Godwin Obaseki. Speaking with newsmen on Thursday, July 23, Oshiomhole said he was only marketing Obaseki back then and never questioned his certificates. He said, “I […]

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PDP, Ganduje trade words over Edo treasury

Ihesiulo Grace 7 July 2020 0

*Governor says APC campaign team consists of political war veterans, will do everything to win election *Vows to send Wike to isolation centre before election *Oshiomhole, Odie-Oyegun boycott inauguration *Ize-Iyamu’s confession validates our stand, says Obaseki’s party Kano state governor and chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Edo Governorship National

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Edo 2020: Wike right choice to lead Obaseki’s campaign says Atiku

Ihesiulo Grace 4 July 2020 0

The choice of the Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to lead the campaign for its candidate in the September 19 Edo state governorship election, Gov. Godwin Obaseki, has been commended by former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar. Applauding the appointment of Wike and his Adamawa state counterpart, Ahmadu […]

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Edo: APC members threaten further action in Obaseki’e certificate saga

Ihesiulo Grace 30 June 2020 0

The All Progressives Congress (APC) members from Edo state who sued Governor Godwin Obaseki over his educational credentials have expressed dissatisfaction with the court ruling and have vowed to seek redress to push their case. Reacting to the court judgement, the legal representatives to the claimants, Shores and Savanna says the certificate suit against Gov. […]