The Governor of Edo state, Godwin Obaseki, and his rival, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, has opted for peace, embracing each other after many many months of running battle. Prior to the meeting of the politicians on Wednesday at the palace of the Oba of Benin, the polity in Edo State has been tensed, resulting from the
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The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has expressed shock at how it is seemingly impossible to reconcile the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, and his predecessor, Adams Oshiomhole, Daily Times gathered. The monarch recalled the good relationship that existed between Obaseki and Oshiomhole. Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, spoke at a peace meeting Obaseki and
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As part of the efforts to curb violence ahead of the governorship election in Edo State, the Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, yesterday said he would invite all the candidates participating in the governorship election to his palace to sign a peace pact especially, the two major political parties; the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and
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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),
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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
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