By Our Reporter Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Friday in Irrua, Esan Central Local Government Area, said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo’s appeal will crash at the Appellate Court. Governor Okpebholo said this while speaking at Okaijesan Town Hall, Irrua, venue for the celebration of his election Tribunal […]
By Andrew Orolua The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has affirmed the election of Senator Monday Okpebholo as Governor of Edo State. The tribunal in a unanimous judgment on Wednesday held that the petitioners failed to prove their case of over-voting in 320 polling units across the 18 local government areas of the state […]
By Ukpono Ukpong Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has given two chieftains of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) a five-day ultimatum to issue an unreserved apology over what he described as defamatory remarks made against him. The governor threatened legal action if the apology was not rendered within the stipulated time. The two PDP […]
By Titus Akhigbe Edo State Governor, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, has suspended the activities of the Public Safety Response Team(PSRT) indefinitely. It was gathered that there have been several complaints of misconduct by the PSRT, with the latest resulting in the death of a two-year-old girl on Wednesday. Officers of the PSRT at Ring Road in […]
By Titus Akhigbe Edo State governor ,Senator Monday Okpebholo has restored back the N100 million naira monthly subvention to Edo University, Iyamho which was earlier withdrawn by the immediate past administration of Mr Godwin Obaseki. Okpebholo ,who was represented by the Commissioner for Energy and Water Resources ,Dr. Washington Osifo disclosed this at the 6th […]
By Titus Akhigbe Media Adviser to the immediate past governor of Edo State, Mr.Godwin Obaseki has claimed that the assets verification report submitted to Governor Monday Okpebholo is filled with deliberate falsehood to malign the good image of his principal. According to the Media Adviser, Crusoe Osagie ,who stated this in a press statement made […]
By Titus Akhigbe Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has assured Edo people that his administration will collaborate with all security agencies to fight crimes and criminality in the State. Okpebholo, who disclosed this when he received in audience the new Commissioner of Police in Edo State, Betty Enekpen Isokpen Otimenyin, said his administration is […]
The brewing constitutional crisis in Edo State took a dramatic turn on Monday, as Governor Monday Okpebholo and the Edo State House of Assembly doubled down on their suspension of all 18 local government chairmen, defying a High Court order reversing the suspension and prohibiting further interference in local council affairs. Justice Efe Ikponmwonba of […]
Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has ordered an immediate review of the State’s electronic governance platform. The order was contained in a “Government Special Announcement,” dated 25th November 2024, and signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor. According to the statement, the review became necessary following a discovery that the […]
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Tuesday, November 19, swore in the new Commissioner for Health, Dr Cyril Adams Oshiomhole, charging him to take the sector to the next. Governor Okpebholo directed the Commissioner to hit the ground running, assuring him of his administration’s support in ensuring his success in his assignment. His words: […]
Edo State governor , Senator Monday Okpebholo has congratulated Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on his election as Ondo State governor. Aiyedatiwa, candidate of the All Progressives Congress was on Sunday declared elected by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) after winning in all 18 local government areas in the election held on Saturday The governor in […]
..Oshiomhole’s son, others get appointments BY TITUS AKHIGBE Senator Monday Okpebholo and Hon. Dennis Idahosa were on Tuesday Sworn- in as Executive governor and deputy governor respectively. The Chief Judge of Edo State, Justice Daniel Okungbowa administered the oath of allegiance and oath of office on Okpebholo at 12.54Pm at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in […]
By Titus Akhigbe Edo State Governor-Elect, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has announced the appointment of Mr. Fred Odianosen Itua as his Chief Press Secretary. The appointment, the first of the incoming administration, will take effect on November 12, 2024, according to a statement personally signed by Senator Okpebholo. Mr. Itua is a distinguished journalist with a […]
Senator Monday Okpebholo, newly elected Governor of Edo State, has vowed to lead a transformative era of development in the state, with a focus on education, infrastructure, and inclusive governance. In his victory speech, Okpebholo reassured the people of Edo that his administration would prioritize service, transparency, and growth. “For me, I’m coming as a […]
By Haruna Salami The Nigerian Southern Senators Forum has extended its heartfelt congratulations to one of its distinguished members, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on his successful election as the Executive Governor-Elect of Edo State in the just-concluded election held on September 21, 2024. In their congratulatory message personally signed by it’s Chairman, Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, […]
By Titus Akhigbe The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the September 21 Edo Governorship Election, Senator Monday Okpebholo has promised that his administration will build a flyover in Benin City to address the road infrastructure deficit, arrest traffic bottlenecks as well as improve the road aesthetics of the ancient city. The […]