The Court of Appeal in Abuja has reserved its rulings on a series of appeals and a cross-appeal stemming from the contested Edo State governorship election held on September 21, 2024. The three-member panel, led by Justice M. A. Danjuma, announced the decision on Thursday following the adoption of final […]
Edo Governorship Election
Edo State’s governorship election tribunal witnessed intense proceedings on Thursday as three witnesses testified, including Victor Eseigbe, a politician from Akoko Edo Local Government Area. Eseigbe, representing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), alleged that the election was marred by irregularities. Led by petitioners’ counsel Ken Mozia, SAN, Eseigbe identified and […]
In preparation for the upcoming governorship election on September 21, the Edo State Government has officially designated Friday, September 20, as a work-free day. This initiative aims to facilitate workers and voters in making their way to polling locations, ensuring they have ample time to participate in this vital democratic […]
In preparation for the upcoming governorship election in Edo State, a massive deployment of 35,000 police officers has arrived in the state to maintain law and order. This extensive deployment of law enforcement personnel underscores the commitment of security agencies to create a conducive atmosphere for the electoral process, thereby […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that political parties have submitted more than 44,000 polling and collation agents in preparation for the upcoming Edo State governorship election. This information was communicated on Thursday by Sam Olumekun, the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee. […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that an impressive 4,682,086 registered voters are set to participate in the upcoming governorship elections in Edo and Ondo States. This vital information was shared by Sam Olumekun, the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, during a […]
The Peoples Democratic Party gubernatorial candidate, Barrister Asue Ighodalo on Thursday disclosed that all was now set for the ground-breaking ceremony of a University of Mining and Geosciences to be located at the premises of Igarra Technical College, Igarra, the Akoko Edo Local Government Area headquarters. The PDP flag bearer, […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has made public the definitive list of contenders for the upcoming gubernatorial election in Edo State, scheduled for September 21. The announcement was made by Sam Olumekun, the National Commissioner & Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, who confirmed that seventeen political […]