In a media briefing held in Abuja, Hon Andrew Adaze Emwanta, former Edo State Commissioner for Communication and Orientation and Convener of the Rescue Edo Movement (REM), emphasized that the next Governor of Edo State must prioritize the three essential qualities: character, competence, and capacity. He urged political parties to […]
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The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has inaugurated 75 Senior Special Assistants (SSAs) and Special Assistants (SAs) for the Edo North Senatorial District. They include four SAs and twenty-one SSAs each from the three zones in the local government area. The inauguration took place at Igarra, the administrative Headquarters […]
Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has sworn in 34 Senior Special Assistants (SSAs) and 152 Special Assistants (SAs) in five local government areas within the Edo South Senatorial District. The appointees were selected from Ikpoba-Okha, Oredo, Ovia South West, Ovia North East, and Orhionmwon local government councils. Obaseki mentioned […]
In preparation for the upcoming Local Government Elections slated for Saturday, September 2, 2023, the Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC) has announced its plans to convene a meeting with key stakeholders in the state on August 24, 2023. The Administrative Secretary of EDSIEC, Sunday A. Osayande, disclosed that the […]
The Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC) has rescheduled the date earlier fixed for the Local Government Elections from Thursday, January 19, 2023 to Saturday, May 06, 2023. In a statement by the EDSIEC Administrative Secretary, Sunday A. Osayande, the electoral body said the decision is sequel to the fear […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed the Edo governorship election on September 21, 2024, while that of Ondo state will be held on November 16, 2024. National Commissioner and Chairman, the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun disclosed this in a statement Tuesday in Abuja. He said […]
In an effort to attract development to Edo State, Senator Adams Oshiomhole has called on the indigenes of the state to actively participate in politics. He made this call at the 8th biennial retreat of the Weppa Wanno Pyramid Club of Nigeria in Lagos, where the community requested the attention […]
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has stressed the importance of fairness, equity, and inclusion in the process of selecting his successor for the upcoming governorship election in 2024. Obaseki made this known yesterday in Benin on Friday while addressing journalists and expressed his commitment to finishing his term […]
The National/House of Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal, seated in Benin, Edo State, affirmed the victory of Peter Akpatason, the House of Representatives member representing Akoko-Edo federal constituency. In a highly anticipated judgement of petition EPT/ED/HR/10/2023, brought by Omobayo Marvellous Godwin, the Labour Party candidate, Justice Yusuf Mohammed-led three-man panel dismissed […]
The Edo state Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on September 4, 2023 sworn in the 18 local government council chairmen following the resounding victory of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the recently concluded local government election in State. The governor expressed his gratitude to the electorate for their unwavering support […]