Politics

EDO AT 32: How governor Obaseki, shunned Shaibu, instructs protocol not to recognize him

Ihesiulo Grace 28 August 2023 0

In an unprecedented move, Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State to the shock of guests and worshippers Sunday instructed his protocol officers not to recognize the Deputy Governor of the state, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu, during the Thanksgiving ceremony to celebrate Edo at 32 years which

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Court adjourns alleged forgery case against Obaseki indefinitely

Ihesiulo Grace 16 December 2020 0

By Andrew Orolua Justice Ahmed Mohammed of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday adjourned indefinitely the pre-election suit filed by All Progressives Congress (APC) against Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki. The adjournment yesterday dimmed the chances of the case as the pre-election suit expires on January 26, 2021. APC and and one Williams Edobor, […]

Politics

Obaseki begins 2nd term

Ihesiulo Grace 13 November 2020 0

By Titus Akhigbe Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo says he will use his second term in office to bring about a technology-driven state which level of growth and development will help reduce the level of poverty and want among the people. He said this as he took the oath of office for his second term […]

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Obaseki commends Bayelsa gov, says victory unifies S’ South

Ihesiulo Grace 25 September 2020 0

By Aherhoke Okioma Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has expressed gratitude to his Bayelsa counterpart, Senator Douye Diri, and the people of the state for their support which made his re-election possible in last Saturday’s governorship election. Governor Obaseki, who said he remains grateful to Senator Diri, described his victory in the election as a […]

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Columnist: Confirmed and re-confirmed: Obaseki remains in government house

Ihesiulo Grace 25 September 2020 0

By Tony Afejuku Next week, Saturday 19, the electorate of Edo State will be voting for either incumbent governor Mr. Godwin Obaseki of the PDP or Mr. Osagie Ize-Iyamu of the APC in this year’s gubernatorial election. At the end of the day when voting is over, who will win: Obaseki or his prime and […]

Politics

Anxiety as APC rejects defeat of ‘godfatherism’ by Obaseki

Ihesiulo Grace 20 September 2020 0

Scores 307, 955 as Ize-Iyamu polls 223,616 Buhari commends exercise as APC rejects results ‘Not yet sunset for guber contestant’ By Patrick Okohue, Titus Akhigbe & Nosa Akenzua Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki was on Sunday declared winner of the state’s governorship election, following a bitter campaign that pitched him and his party, Peoples Democratic […]