The Edo State Commissioner of Police, Johnson Babatunde Kokumo, has issued a 7-day ultimatum to hoodlums who seized the opportunity of the nationwide #EndSARS demonstrations to perpetrate their heinous deeds. Hoodlums in Edo State hijacked the #EndSARS protest in the state and stole arms, ammunition and other items. Speaking through the state’s Police Public Relations […]
Edo Election: Wike attributes PDP’s victory to visa ban on riggers
The National campaign chairman of the People’s Democractic Party and the Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has attributed the victory of his party, PDP, to the visa ban threat by the foreign countries. In the view of the governor, the threat to ban visa of any politician found guilty of rigging elections or tries […]
Obaseki sends peace message to Oshiomhole, Ize-Iyamu, says fight is over
The executive governor of Edo state and the emerged victor of the Edo September 21 governorship election, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has sent a peace message to the counterparts in the All Progressive Congress. Obaseki who call for their active collaboration in building a better Edo, says the fight is over and thus should join force […]
Aftermath of Edo Polls: We Have Ended Godfatherism in Edo Politics – Wike Boasts
AFTERMATH OF EDO POLLS: WE HAVE ENDED GODFATHERISM IN EDO POLITICS – Wike Boasts. Reactions have continued to trail Saturday’s governorship elections in Edo State in which Gov. Obaseki emerged victorious. One man who played an important role in the victory of Gov Obaseki has lent his voice to the outcome of the polls. Reacting […]
Edo Election: You made me triumph over godfatherism – Obaseki lauds Edo people
The governor of Edo state, Godwin Obaseki has lauded the people of Edo over his victory in the Saturday election. The success he tagged ‘victory over godfatherism’, he said was made possible through the supports of the Edo people. Obaseki, while addressing the press after his announcement as the winner, lauded the Edo people and […]
Edo Poll: President Buhari, Reps, Congratulates Obaseki as PDP jubilates
The victorious Obaseki has since Declaration by INEC, receiving congratulatory messages from prominent personalities. Like every great leaders, the president of Nigeria, President Mohammadu Buhari, has turn aside the political differences between the two parties as he sent a congratulatory message to Governor Obaseki. The President, according to a statement by his Senior Special Assistant […]
Breaking: Governor Obaseki Emerges Winner of Edo State Election
The electoral process in choosing the next governor of Edo state has reached a decisive end asthe Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declares governor Obaseki winner in the Saturday election. The commission’s returning officer, Prof. Akpofure Rim-Rukeh announced the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s candidate winner on Sunday when giving the verdict. Obaseki of PDP emerged […]
Edo Poll: Wike, APC express satisfaction in the electoral process
The just concluded Edo state governorship election of Saturday has got many people sharing their reactions on the electoral conduct. In his reaction, the Rivers State governor who is also the Chairman of Edo state guber election campaign council, Nyesom Wike has said the All Progressive Congress is satisfied with the conduct of the elections. […]
Edo Poll: ADC candidate misses voting over ill-health
With the Edo state gubernatorial election rounding up and all interested and eligible voters casted their votes, citizens are awaiting results from the electoral body. Meanwhile, the governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the said election, Mabel Oboh, has been reportedly missed casting her vote. Oboh who expressed her disappointment over her […]
Edo Poll: Live result updates from polling units in Edo
It’s past 4pm and the 2020 Edo state governorship election is coming to a close, however, the election is not over until the results are heard. The citizens of Edo state has trooped out as early as 7am in a bid to Exercise their franchise as a responsive citizens. Meanwhile, the election which began smoothly […]