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Columnist: Comrade Oshiomhole and his Achilles’ heel

Ihesiulo Grace 24 September 2020 0

By Fassy Yusuf THE 2020 Edo State Gubernatorial Election came last Saturday and the winner was known the following day, Sunday. Incumbent governor, Godwin Obaseki who defected from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to the main opposition party, Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) garnered

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Oshiomhole should be investigated for convoy accidents — Group

Ihesiulo Grace 7 September 2020 0

A non-governmental organisation, Truth and Justice Vanguard have urged the Nigeria Police Force to investigate all accidents involving the convoy of the former governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole. Daily Times gathered that the Coordinator of the group, Hilary Ayokhai, made the call at a media briefing in Benin on Sunday. He said, “The recent […]

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Edo Election: Oshiomhole predicted to see ‘hell’ if Obaseki wins

Ihesiulo Grace 26 August 2020 0

The National Coordinator, Concerned Advocates for Good Governance (CAGG), Olusegun Bamgbose has advised Adams Oshiomhole, to start planning his exit from the state if Ize-Iyamu loses the September 19 governorship polls. Olusegun pointed out that the presence of heavyweights in the race would make the election be one to be remembered for a very long […]

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Oshiomhole works for me and APC, he’s not my god-father — Ize-Iyamu

Ihesiulo Grace 23 August 2020 0

Osagie Ize-Iyamu, the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, declared that Adams Oshiomhole, former national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), is not his godfather, Daily Times gathered. Ize-Iyamu said this while speaking with Arise Television on Sunday. He said he stepped down for Oshiomhole in 2007 so that […]

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Edo 2020: Oshiomhole plots to design fake army, police, other uniforms to unleash violence – PDP

Ihesiulo Grace 20 August 2020 0

By Tunde Opalana The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Campaign Council for the Edo Governorship Election said it has been made aware of plots by the former national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole to design fake military, police and other security agencies’ uniforms for APC ‘thugs’ with the view of using […]

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I’m as relevant as Buhari, Oshiomhole replies APC Governor’s Forum DG

Ihesiulo Grace 18 August 2020 0

The past chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, has scolded the Progressives Governors Forum’s Director-General, Salihu Lukman, one of his faultfinders in the APC. Mr. Oshiomhole, not long after his meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, on Wednesday, described the governor’s forum DG with a

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Oshiomhole backs Buhari, accepts sack

Ihesiulo Grace 27 June 2020 0

The All Progressives Congress, APC, former National Chairman Adams Oshiomhole has accepted his sack and the dissolution of the party’s National Working Committee, NWC. Oshiomhole speaking on on Saturday pledge his loyalty to President Muhammadu Buhari saying that: ‘“Loyalty is put to test when the going is tough,”  He also said that he had asked […]

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Oshiomhole remains suspended, insists ward chairman, Oshawo

Ihesiulo Grace 21 June 2020 0

The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Etsako Ward 10, Mr. Oshawo Stephen, has dismissed claims that the suspension of Comrade Adams Oshiomhole as a member of the party has been lifted, insisting that the ward executives stand by their suspension of the erstwhile National Chairman of the APC.    In a statement, […]

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Oshiomhole‘s LG party chair says still in APC

Ihesiulo Grace 20 June 2020 0

Auchi – The All Progressives Congress (APC) chairman in Etsako West Local Government of Edo, Mrs Rabiat Ezolomhe, on Friday said that she and her members still remain in the ruling party. Ezolomhe said while addressing newsmen in Auchi, that APC was their home and they will not abandon it. Mr Adam Oshiomhole, the APC […]

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You can’t replace me – Oshiomhole lashes Giadom over national chairman claim

Ihesiulo Grace 18 June 2020 0

Adams Oshiomhole, embattled National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has said the party’s Deputy National Secretary, Victor Giadom, can’t replace him. Oshiomhole said going by the rules of APC, Giadom was not in the position to take over as Acting National Chairman. An Appeal Court, had upheld the suspension of Oshiomhole as APC […]

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Nigerians dig out photo of Deputy Gov Of Edo, Shaibu, presenting best tailor award to Oshiomhole in 1986

Ihesiulo Grace 18 June 2020 0

Nigerians have sourced a Photo of when the present Deputy Governor of Edo state Philip Shaibu gave oshiomhole award for best tailor in 1986. However, social media handlers do not waste time in digging deep on anything they think it’s necessary and they have therefore searched out this particular photo when the present Deputy Governor […]

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A’Court affirms Oshiomhole’s suspension as APC National Chairman

Ihesiulo Grace 17 June 2020 0

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, on Tuesday, affirmed the suspension of the National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, from the party. The Appellate Court upheld the decision of the Federal Capital Territory High Court which in March ordered the suspension of Oshiomhole as well as parading himself as the […]

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Edo 2020: Oshiomhole’s lawlessness, ego will cost APC direly, Iyoha warns

Ihesiulo Grace 12 June 2020 0

Former lawmaker representing Oredo East constituency in the Edo State House of Assembly and Special Adviser to the Edo State Governor on Political Matters (Edo South), Osaigbovo Iyoha has warned that the arbitrariness and persistent disregard for the rule of law by the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, will […]

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Edo professionals berate Oshiomhole’s choice of direct primary amid COVID-19 pandemic

Ihesiulo Grace 11 June 2020 0

A coalition of Edo professional under the aegis of Unuedo Renaissance has condemned in strong terms, the decision of the Comrade Adams Oshiomhole-led National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to adopt the direct mode of primary in choosing the party’s flagbearer for the forthcoming gubernatorial election amid the coronavirus (COVID-19)

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APC alleges ploy by Oshiomhole to gift Edo to opposition

Ihesiulo Grace 10 June 2020 0

The Edo State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has flayed deliberate attempts by the National Chairman of the party, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, to continuously cause crisis in the party so as to whittle its chances in the forthcoming governorship election. Publicity Secretary of the party, Pastor Joseph Osagiede, who spoke to journalists in […]

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Court restrains Oshiomhole, APC from conducting primaries in Edo

Ihesiulo Grace 8 June 2020 0

The Federal High Court in Edo State has restrained the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole and the APC from conducting any mode of primary election in the state, pending the determination of the suit filed, which is now adjourned to June 11, 2020. In his ruling, Hon. Justice M. […]

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Edo 2020: Shaibu challenges Oshiomhole, Ize-Iyamu, others to open debate on moral uprightness

Ihesiulo Grace 8 June 2020 0

The Edo State deputy governor, Comrade Philip Shaibu, on Sunday, challenged the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole and other governorship aspirants in Edo State to an open debate on moral uprightness and service delivery. Shaibu said: “I am throwing an open invitation to anyone who has the moral standing of Godwin […]

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Oshiomhole, APC Chairman, was against subsidy withdrawal – Atiku

Ihesiulo Grace 7 June 2020 0

Former Vice President of Nigeria, Mr Atiku Abubakar has said that the government of former President Olusegun Obasanjo started the phased subsidy withdrawal and that the then Nigerian Labour Congresses (NLC) Chiarman, foremer governor of Edo State and current All Progressives Congress national chairman Mr. Adams Oshiomhole stood strongly against the subsidy removal. Atiku

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Edo governorship: Oshiomhole, Obaseki, Ize-Iyamu and politics of self interest

Ihesiulo Grace 5 June 2020 0

There is an axiom that in politics which states that there is no permanent friend or permanent enemy, but permanent interest. This saying indeed has come to reality in the ongoing political intrigues in towards the Edo State governorship election, as the interest of key political gladiators are beginning to override the relationship they have […]

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Edo guber: Obaseki tells Oshiomhole to recluse self from APC primary

Ihesiulo Grace 4 June 2020 0

*Says Oshiomhole greatest betrayer, denies plan to join PDP The open confrontation between the Edo state Governor, Godwin Obaseki and his predecessor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole ahead of the June 22 governorship primary in the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday reached a crescendo as the governor asked the APC national chairman to hands – off […]