The Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC) has announced that 12 political parties have successfully completed the nomination process ahead of the much-anticipated local government elections scheduled for July 11. The commission also confirmed the publication of the final list of candidates for the polls across the state’s 18 local […]
Politics
The Edo State House of Assembly on Monday declined a request from the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) seeking to alter the minority leadership structure of the legislature, citing failure to comply with established parliamentary procedures. The request emerged following the defection of three lawmakers who were formerly members of the […]
Senator Adams Oshiomhole (APC-Edo North) has called on Nigerians to remain steadfast in protecting democratic governance, emphasising that despite its shortcomings, it is far better than any form of military dictatorship. The former Governor of Edo State and ex-Nigeria Labour Congress President made the remarks as the guest speaker at […]
A suit challenging the legitimacy and tenure of Lawrence Okah as the Secretary of the Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) was dismissed by an Edo State High Court on Friday. The dismissal comes after the claimant, Comrade Curtis Ugbo, filed a notice of discontinuance, signaling a […]
Senator Seriake Dickson, the National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), issued a strong warning against “transactional politics” on Thursday as the party formally welcomed serving lawmakers from Edo State into its fold. The event, held in Abuja, was attended by a diverse group of political figures and delegates […]
A palpable tension filled the Nigerian Senate on Wednesday as Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Adams Oshiomhole (APC–Edo North) engaged in a heated exchange over recent amendments to the Senate’s standing rules. The core of the dispute centers around eligibility requirements for presiding and principal officers of the upper […]
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Edo State is facing a severe leadership crisis, with a faction of the party announcing the suspension of eleven prominent members, including two former governors and two former senators. The move throws the party into deeper turmoil and raises questions about its stability in […]
A prominent figure within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Emmanuel Ogidi, has voiced serious concerns over the escalating political tension in Edo State, calling for a thorough and impartial investigation into recent events. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday, held in Abuja, Chief […]
Akpabio was said to have upheld the existing law, which allows electronic transmission only after votes are counted and publicly announced at polling units. Instead of “transmission,” the word “transfer” was adopted, in line with the 2022 Act, even though no fresh debate was conducted on the floor. Click Here […]
In a significant boost to the All Progressives Congress (APC), a multitude of opposition politicians defected to the ruling party in a ceremony held Saturday in Iguobazuwa, Ovia South-West, Edo State. This mass defection is expected to strengthen the APC’s position as the 2027 elections approach. The defections occurred within […]