Leader of the Indegineous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has attributed the victory of the Edo state governor, Godwin Obaseki at the just concluded election to the bravery role of US Ambassador to Nigeria, Mary Beth Leonard. Kanu in a statement by the Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful said visa ban imposed
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Obaseki victory reaffirmation of people’s sovereignty – Ikpeazu
Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia state has congratulated his Edo State counterpart, Mr. Godwin Noghegase Obaseki on his resounding reelection as Governor of Edo State. Ikpeazu, while reacting to the final declaration of results of yesterday’s gubernatorial election in Edo State by the Independent National Electoral Commission, through his Chief Press Secretary, Onyebuchi Ememanka, said
Read moreEdo poll: NSCDC warns officers against financial inducement
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Anambra State have charged officers and men of the command set to be deployed to Edo State for the governorship election to show professionalism in the discharge of their duties before, during and after the poll. The State Commandant, David Bille gave the advice on Wednesday
Read moreEdo Guber: Governor Obaseki Worthy Of Second Term – Apostle Suleman
The General Overseer, Omega Fire Ministries International, Apostle Johnson Suleman, on Sunday had a meeting with Governor Godwin Obaseki and his deputy, Philip Shaibu, ahead of the September 19, Edo State governorship election. Governor Obaseki, now candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), had said the visit to Suleman’s Church, was to receive prayers prior
Read moreEdo Guber: Primate Ayodele Gives Another Warning Ahead Of Edo Election
Primate Elijah Ayodele, spiritual leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, on Monday, issued what he tagged a “final warning” to the Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, ahead of the September 19, governorship election in the state. Ayodele issued the warning to Obaseki through a statement, urging the state governor not to relax, adding that
Read moreOba Of Benin Proposes One Term For President, Governors, Speaks On Violence In Edo
Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, on Thursday, suggested a six year single term for presidents and governors. He was of the opinion that this would go a long way in reducing tension and violence associated with the election and re-election. According to NAN, the monarch spoke when the Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC),
Read moreEdo Guber: You Have Done Well, My People Will Vote You – Esan Monarch Assures Obaseki
The traditional ruler of Ugboha, in Esan South-East Local Government ayrea of Edo state, His Royal Highness Steven Ukato Odijie, has assured Governor Godwin Obaseki of unwavering backing by the people of Esan land, noting that the governor’s performance across the state will pave way for his victory. The monarch further called for a violent-free
Read moreEdo Guber: Obaseki Receives Chieftaincy Title From Oshiomhole’s Hometown
The Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has been conferred with the Chieftaincy title of Onoshiorena of Uzairue (The One God has Crowned), by His Royal Highness, Alhaji Imonikhe Kadiri Omogbai IV, the Ogieneni of Uzairue. The Deputy Governor, Comrade Philip Shaibu, was also installed with Oshiozekhai (It is God that chooses) of Uzairue Clan
Read moreEdo Guber: Oshiomhole’s Former Aide And Community Donate N5m For Obaseki’s Re-election
Former aide to Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, Andrew Momodu, has donated the sum of N5million for the re-election campaign of Governor Godwin Obaseki. Momodu, on Tuesday, made the donation on behalf of Anwain Progressives Union (APU), an umbrella body of the Anwain Clan, at the PDP governorship campaign rally in Ward 8, Anwain, Etsako west local
Read moreEdo Guber: More Woes For APC As ADP Files Suit To Disqualify Ize-Iyamu On Manipulated Credentials
The Action Democratic Party (ADP), has initiated a lawsuit, asking the court to disqualify the All Progressives Congress (APC), and its candidate, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, from the forthcoming Edo governorship election. The DAILY VENDOR gathered that the suit was filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The ADP is the plaintiff, while the Independent
Read moreEdo Crisis: Purported Assembly Inauguration A Coup, Treasonable, Assault On Our Democracy – Gov. Obaseki
The Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has condemned Thursday’s incident at the House of Assembly. He stated that the action of the lawmakers was a coup and treasonable. The governor maintained that the inauguration of the lawmakers was an “illegal assault on our democracy.” Governor Obaseki further noted that the former national chairman of
Read moreEdo/Ondo 2020: INEC to summon candidates, campaign councils over threat of violence
‘We are carefully monitoring what is happening in Edo and Ondo States , the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will meet tomorrow (Thursday 6) ” said the INEC Chairman Professor Mahmood Yakubu He said that iis in a bid to stem the “ugly reports” of violence coming from politicians in Edo State ahead the September
Read moreBREAKING: Deputy Speaker Of Edo State House Of Assembly Impeached
The Deputy Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Hon. Yekini Idiaye, has been impeached. He was impeached on Wednesday, August 5, during a plenary session of the assembly in Benin city, the state capital. In his place, Honourable Roland Asoro, the member representing Orhionmwon II Constituency, in the Edo state House of Assembly
Read moreEdo Guber: Alleged Endorsement Of Obaseki By Oba Of Benin: APC Reacts
Patrick Obahiagbon, the Deputy Chairman on Communication and Publicity for the All Progressives Congress (APC), National Campaign Council in Edo State, has said that the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, did not endorse the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP’s candidate, Godwin Obaseki, when the party’s chieftains visited him earlier. The spokesman for the APC said
Read moreEdo Guber: Prophet Ayodele Reveals Winner Of Edo Election, Says COVID-19 Will Kill Riggers
Leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has said that God has revealed to him the person to emerge as the winner of the forthcoming governorship election in Edo State. The incumbent governor, Godwin Obaseki, who is the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and the candidate of the All Progressives
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