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 […]
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. […]
…Says PDP revives his political career …Commends PDP’s value of justice, law and order …Present Shaibu to party as running mate …Gov Bala Mohammed submits Primary Election Committee report to party Edo state governor, Godwin Obaseki has expressed eternal appreciation to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for rallying round to save him and his deputy, Phillip […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has emerged as the flag bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the September gubernatorial election in the state. He was announced after ratification by party delegates following the withdrawal of his main rival, Kenneth Imasuagbon. With this development, Obaseki will face his main rival, Osagie Ize-Iyamu, […]
…Calls for unity ahead Of 2023 The Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday congratulated Edo state governor, Godwin Obaseki for emerging as PDP flag bearer for the September 19 governorship election. Chairman of the Board, Senator Walid Jibrin, in a statement commended party aspirants for their selflessness in rallying round […]
*Says he will not divide PDP *Presented all certificates for screening Edo state governor, Godwin Obaseki said he has the support of All Progressives Congress (APC) governors among other stakeholders in the ruling party to fulfill his ambition of retaining his seat in the September 19 governorship election on the platform of the Peoples Democratic […]
The Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum has assured Edo state governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki and his teeming supporters, who on Friday formally joined the party (PDP), of accommodation and level playing field. The Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal-led PDP Governors’ Forum wished Obaseki God’s blessings and guidance as he subjects himself to the forthcoming governorship […]
…We won’t miss Obaseki, says APC, as Atiku, Saraki welcome Edo gov into PDP …PDP grants waiver to Obaseki, Shaibu, shifts Edo primary poll to June 25 …PDP is not an abode of confusion and commotion like APC – Obaseki Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on Friday, defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) […]
Suspended National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, said his party will go to court to challenge Governor Godwin Obaseki’s certificates if he is fielded by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the September governorship election in Edo State. Governor Obaseki formally resigned from the APC Tuesday morning from the APC, the […]
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has formally moved to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) following his disqualification from the Edo governorship race by the All Progressives Congress (APC), The governor who dumped the All Progressives Congress on Tuesday,is at the PDP secretariat in Benin-City to pick up his membership card. The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples […]
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) will meet Thursday on the fate of Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki, who is seeking its ticket to re-contest. According to the Nation, sources in the main opposition party on Wednesday that the meeting will consider the reports from the various leaders of the party that the governor has met […]
…I’ll pursue my second-term bid on another platform – Obaseki …We’re not aware of Obaseki, Shaibu defection, says APC …APC will go to Court if PDP fields Obaseki, says Oshiomhole Following the disqualification of Governor Godwin Obaseki as a candidate for the All Progresssive Congress governorship primary election by the National Working Committee of the […]
As events continue to unfold in the build up to the September 19 Edo state governorship election, a call has gone to the Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike and other Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors in the South – South region to rally round the embattled Edo governor, Godwin Obaseki. Wike was particularly enjoined to […]
…Visits Wike amidst defection plans to PDP …APC govs move to resolve Edo crisis, may reverse NWC decisions …Edo APC recommends expulsion of Obaseki, others over anti-party activities Tunde Opalana, Abuja Edo State governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, says he will disclose his next step after meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari following his disqualification from the […]
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, on Sunday, visited Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike, at the Rivers State Government House, Port Harcourt. The meeting held amidst reports that Obaseki may be defecting to another political party after being disqualified to participate in the governorship primary election of the All Progressives Congress in Edo State. “With H.E Godwin […]
…Rejects Ogiemwonyi, clears Ize – Iyamu, Odubu, Obazee …Oshiomhole orchestrated my disqualification, I won’t appeal – Gov …Obaseki’s disqualification, a hatchet job – Odigie-Oyegun …Ize-Iyamu expresses gratitude to party, says exercise transparent The seven man screening committee set up by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to screen aspirants jostling for its ticket in the Edo […]
…I know I’ll not get justice – Edo Gov Tunde Opalana, Abuja Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki, former Secretary to Edo State government, Pastor Osagie Ize – Iyamu, former deputy governor of the state, Pius Odubu and one-time Works minister, Chris Ogiemwonyi, were on Wednesday screened by the All Progressives Congress (APC) Edo State governorship […]
…Our job is to verify, not judicial panel – APC screening committee Tunde Opalana, Abuja Uncertainty pervaded the national secretariat venue of the screening exercise for Edo state governorship aspirants of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the the state governor, Godwin Obaseki who was present did not wait to be screened before storming out […]
The University of Ibadan (UI) has confirmed Edo Governor Godwin Obaseki graduated from the institution. The university, in a statement by its Registrar, Mrs Olubunmi Faluyi, said Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki, studied Classics. COVID-19: Viewing centre operators set to enforce NCDC protocols According to the statement, the Governor gained admission to the university in 1976 and […]
…NWC the highest administrative organ has power to decide mode of primary – Onilu …We have no negotiation with Obaseki – PDP Tunde Opalana, Abuja While party members and observers await the screening of the six governorship aspirants of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State slated for Wednesday and Thursday, there might be […]