The Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC) on Monday formally presented certificates of return to 63 newly elected councilors following the September 20 by-elections. The ceremony, held in Benin City, marked the official recognition of the councilors’ victories across various wards in the state. EDSIEC Chairman, Mr. Jonathan Aifuobhokhan, represented […]
Politics
In a strategic move to bolster Edo State’s executive leadership, Governor Monday Okpebholo has nominated four distinguished individuals as commissioner-designates. The announcement was made on Wednesday through a formal statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor, in Benin City. The nominees—Dr. Jerry Uwangue, Mr. Kenneth […]
In preparation for the upcoming bye-election scheduled for Saturday, September 20, 2025, the Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC) has launched an intensive training program for election officers across the state. The initiative, held at Imaguero College in Benin City, is aimed at strengthening the capacity of officials to […]
The Edo State House of Assembly has officially confirmed Prof. Roland Otaru as a member of the State Executive Council, despite a formal petition from a traditional ruler opposing his appointment. Governor Monday Okpebholo had earlier, on August 8, 2025, nominated Prof. Otaru alongside Barrister Nosa Adams, Yakubu Oshiorenua […]
The Edo State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has fiercely denounced the planned by-elections for local government councils, labeling the move as both illegal and a direct violation of constitutional principles. In a statement released on Monday in Benin City by the party’s State Publicity Secretary, Chris […]
In a candid assessment of Nigeria’s governance structure, Senior Advocate Mohammed Ndarani has highlighted how the nation’s 1999 Constitution continues to undermine the independence of local governments, even after a pivotal Supreme Court ruling aimed at freeing them from state dominance. Speaking during a recent discussion in Abuja, Ndarani emphasized […]
The Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the suspension of Mr. Valentine Asuen, its 2023 senatorial candidate for Edo South, citing alleged anti-party activities. In a statement released in Benin City on Monday, State Publicity Secretary of the APC, Peter Uwadiae-Igbinigi, stated that the suspension […]
Former Imo State Attorney General (AG), Chukwuma Ume, SAN, has lauded Abia State Governor Alex Otti for appointing Benson Ojeikere, an indigene of Edo State, as the state’s Head of Service (HOS). Ume, in a letter to the governor dated August 12th, praised the decision as a victory for meritocracy […]
The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has demanded the immediate removal of the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Dr. Anugbum Onuaha, ahead of the National Assembly by-elections scheduled for August 16th. During a press conference held in Benin City on Tuesday, Dr. Anthony Aziegbemi, Chairman of the […]
The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially released the timetable for the upcoming bye-elections for the Edo Central Senatorial district and the Ovia Federal Constituency. The announcement followed a meeting of the party’s State Working Committee (SWC) held on Friday at the PDP State Secretariat […]