Mr. Asue Ighodalo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the September 21, 2024, Edo governorship election, has vowed to challenge the Court of Appeal’s decision affirming the victory of Governor Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement released on Thursday, Ighodalo expressed his disappointment with […]
2024 governorship election
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has affirmed Mr. Monday Okpebholo as the duly elected governor of Edo State in the September 21, 2024, governorship election. A three-member panel led by Justice M. A. Danjuma dismissed an appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo, […]
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State has reaffirmed its determination to reclaim what it describes as its “stolen mandate” in the 2024 governorship election. The declaration was made at a well-attended stakeholders’ meeting held in Benin City, where party members lauded their leaders […]
The Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) published an alarming report on Monday, shedding light on alleged irregularities surrounding the Edo State governorship election held on September 21, 2024. The investigation suggests that the election may have been manipulated to favor the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Monday Okpebholo. In the […]
Senator Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressive Congress (APC) governorship candidate, in the forthcoming election in the Edo State has outlined his vision for Akoko-Edo local government area to include the provision of security, healthcare and water supply for the people. He spoke during a one-hour session hosted by the Akoko-Edo […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
In an overwhelming show of support, the kinsmen of Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, have unanimously endorsed him as a candidate for the upcoming 2024 governorship election. The endorsement ceremony took place at a vibrant reception held during the ward meeting of PDP Ward 11 in Etsako West Local […]