The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State on his emergence as the running mate to Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) presidential candidate in the upcoming 2023 elections. In a statement, Governor Obaseki expressed his belief that […]
Politics
In a swift response to the unexpected withdrawal of Victoria Edelokun’s candidacy, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has swiftly organized an emergency primary election for the Edo North senatorial zone. Setting up a 5-man committee, led by Chairman Sir Daniel Obiora, the PDP headquarters aims to ensure a transparent, equitable, […]
The deputy governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, has disclosed why he and his supporters, as well as those of his boss, Governor Godwin Obaseki, are considering leaving the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) two years after joining the party. Shaibu said that the supporters who followed Obaseki to PDP […]
Edo Governor Vows Loyalty to PDP: “I Won’t Defect, We Will Always Win” The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has made it clear at an expanded caucus meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that he has no intention of defecting from the party, urging those who are uncomfortable […]
A coalition of prominent leaders and respected elders from Owan and Akoko-Edo Local Government Area in Edo State came together to vehemently oppose former governor Adams Oshiomhole’s senatorial ambition. They emphasized that the rotational arrangement within Edo North Senatorial District has always been the essence of their political representation. In […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has slammed the National Assembly for rejecting 5 bills seeking affirmative action and inclusion for women in politics and other spheres of the society. The governor, in a statement, said: “The recent developments at the National Assembly, in which 5 bills seeking affirmative […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission has presented list of registered voters in 2021 to the 18 political parties in the country. The commission said the move was part of implementation of the timetable and schedule of activities for the 2023 general election released on Saturday. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, […]
The Tinubu Vanguard, a political group supporting Bola Tinubu’s presidential ambition, has called on Nigerians to reciprocate his contributions to democracy by backing his 2023 presidential bid. Nasiru Daura, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, emphasized Tinubu’s role in fighting for democracy, saying, “He struggled and fought for our democratic […]
In a surprising turn of events, delegates at the Lagos State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) State Congress rebuffed attempts by the Electoral Committee to persuade them to adopt a consensus list of executive members. Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri, chairman of the committee, appealed to the delegates to support the […]
In a momentous ceremony held at the Government House in Benin City, Edo State, Governor Godwin Obaseki administered the oath of office to 9 newly appointed Permanent Secretaries. He urged them to carry out their duties responsibly and emphasized the importance of unity and collaboration between the citizens and the […]