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 […]
Politics
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 […]
The Edo State Government has reiterated its dedication to bolstering local government administration, focusing on security enhancement, infrastructure development, and economic empowerment across its 18 local government areas. This commitment was reaffirmed on Thursday by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mr. Lucky Eseigbe, during an address to […]
A controversial bill aiming to remove immunity from prosecution for Vice Presidents, Governors, and Deputy Governors in Nigeria has successfully passed its second reading at the House of Representatives. The bill, one of 42 considered during Wednesday’s plenary session, marks a significant step in a potential overhaul of constitutional protections […]
The Edo Progressives Alliance (EPA) is urging Governor Monday Okpebholo to abolish the coordinator position currently overseeing the affairs traditionally associated with the First Lady’s office. At a press conference held in Abuja, the group advocated for the establishment of a substantive First Lady’s office, arguing it would provide genuine […]
The House of Representatives has passed for second reading a series of bills aimed at altering the 1999 Constitution, addressing critical areas such as the death penalty, local government administration, and citizenship rights. The bills, championed by Deputy Speaker Rep. Benjamin Kalu, signal a potential shift in key aspects of […]