The Edo State House of Assembly has taken legal action, appealing the Federal High Court’s decision to overturn the impeachment of former Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu. The Assembly has also filed a motion to pause the judgment’s execution pending the appeal’s outcome. Earlier, on April 8, 2024, the Assembly had […]
Politics
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has expressed his gratitude to the citizens for their unwavering commitment to democratic principles over the past quarter century. He emphasized that this dedication is crucial for the continuous growth and stability of the nation. In his address, Obaseki also encouraged the electorate […]
The Labour Party gubernatorial candidate for the forthcoming governorship election in Edo State, Mr. Olumide Akpata has promised to establish an ICT University in Akoko-Edo if elected the State Governor. The establishment of the University was one of the many intervention programmes he announced while fielding questions in a virtual […]
As the gubernatorial elections in Edo and Ondo states draw near, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is gearing up to restart the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR). Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, the chairman of INEC, made the announcement in Abuja during the second regular quarterly consultative meeting with political parties. According […]
In the lead-up to the gubernatorial elections in Edo State, Deputy Governor Engr Marvellous Omobayo has called for neutrality among security agencies. Omobayo made the call during a courtesy visit by Brigadier-General Ebenezer Olusesan Oduyebo, Commander of the 4 Mechanized Brigade in Benin. The Deputy Governor underscored his commitment to […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has made public the definitive list of contenders for the upcoming gubernatorial election in Edo State, scheduled for September 21. The announcement was made by Sam Olumekun, the National Commissioner & Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, who confirmed that seventeen political […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is gearing up for the Edo governorship election by opening an online portal for political parties to submit details of their nominated candidates. This initiative, as announced by Mr. Sam Olumekun, Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee at INEC, sets a rapid […]
In a thrilling turn of events, Dennis Idahosa, a member of the House of Representatives, clinched victory in the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election held in Edo State on Saturday. With an impressive total of 40,483 votes, he secured the coveted position as the APC candidate for the […]
Engr. Gideon Ikhine, a contender for the Edo State governorship position under the All Progressives Congress (APC), has promised to revitalize the Ojirami Dam for Irrigation and Electricity Generation. This ambitious endeavor aims to provide irrigation water for enhanced agricultural productivity and generate electricity to power small-scale industries and businesses. […]
The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Comrade Philip Shaibu, is poised to announce his candidacy for the 2024 governorship election in Edo State under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Shaibu, who has been dropping hints about his intention to run, believes that the people of Edo State need practical governance […]