The Edo State House of Assembly witnessed a significant shift in power dynamics on Monday as the All Progressives Congress (APC) officially assumed the majority status, leading to the appointment of Hon. Jonathan Aigbokhan (APC–Esan West) as the new Majority Leader. This development follows a series of defections from the […]
Politics
The Coalition for Good Governance and Economic Justice in Africa (CGGEJA), a civil society organization, has voiced strong objections to the U.S. Mission in Nigeria’s public statement regarding the Edo State Election Petition Tribunal’s judgment. The CSO argues that foreign bodies should refrain from interfering in Nigeria’s internal political affairs […]
Senator Ned Imasuen, the Labour Party (LP) representative for Edo South in the National Assembly, has voiced his support for the Supreme Court’s decision to remove Barrister Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party. However, he also expressed deep concerns regarding the party’s future trajectory following the […]
The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has lauded the Election Petition Tribunal’s decision to uphold the victory of Governor Monday Okpebholo in the recent Edo State gubernatorial election. The commendation was given during a solidarity visit by Governor Okpebholo to the Oba’s Palace in Benin City on Thursday. During the […]
The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected the ruling of the Election Petition Tribunal in Abuja, which on Wednesday upheld the election of Governor Okpebholo. The tribunal dismissed the petition filed by the PDP and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo, challenging the outcome of the September […]
The affirmation of Governor Monday Okpebholo’s victory in the September 19th gubernatorial election by the election petition tribunal has elicited a spectrum of reactions across Edo State. While the All Progressives Congress (APC) celebrates the ruling, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed disappointment and is considering its options. The […]
The Edo State Governorship Election Tribunal has affirmed Senator Monday Okpebholo’s victory in the 2024 gubernatorial election, dismissing all petitions filed by opposition parties challenging the outcome. The verdict, delivered on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, solidifies Okpebholo’s position as Governor and reinforces the integrity of the state’s electoral process. The […]
The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has dismissed the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Mr. Asue Ighodalo, challenging the results of the September 21, 2024, governorship election. The tribunal, sitting in Abuja, delivered its judgment on Wednesday, affirming the victory of Governor Monday […]
Kimpact Development Initiative (KDI), a civil society organisation, released its 2024 Edo and Ondo Governorship Election Ballot Integrity Report on Friday, revealing discrepancies in the results released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). According to KDI’s Team Lead and Executive Director, Mr. Bukola Idowu, the report identifies inconsistencies such […]
Edo indigenes residing in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have expressed their commendation for Governor Monday Okpebholo’s administration, citing qualitative governance and significant infrastructural development across Edo State. The commendations were voiced during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Abuja, on the sidelines of […]