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 ALSO: Finally, […]
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 […]
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 not worth spilling the blood of anyone. As gathered by Daily Times, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 Obaseki and his […]
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 to […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 Obaseki in 2016 […]
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 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 […]
*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 Campaign Council, Abdullahi Ganduje […]