The All Progressives Congress (APC) has been urged to call Adams Oshiomhole, a chieftain of the party in Edo State, to order ahead of the 21 September governorship election. Oshiomhole, the senator representing Edo North Senatorial District and a former two-term governor of the state, has, since the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) lifted the ban on political campaigns on …

Ahead of the 21 September governorship election in Edo State, the New Benin Market traders on Monday endorsed the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Asue Ighodalo. The endorsement followed Ighodalo’s mid-morning visit to the market which turned into a carnival-like show as the women danced and showed support for the candidate who was accompanied by his wife, …

Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki on Saturday led the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) campaign for the 21 September governorship election in the state to Owan West and East Local Government Areas, assuring the people that the “PDP has a solid team that means well for the people”. Governor Obaseki began the day’s campaign at Owan West, where he commissioned the …

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected some political parties submissions for polling and collation agents in the upcoming Edo State governorship election, particularly those of the Labour Party and All Progressive Congress APC, citing widespread non-compliance with digital submission requirements. This development was confirmed by INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, during a meeting with political parties in Abuja …

Ahead of the 21 September Governorship Election in Edo State, Candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Monday Okpebholo; Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Asue Ighodalo; Labour Party (LP), Olumide Akpata, and 13 others will on 12 September sign a peace accord in Benin. The peace pact is being spearheaded by the General Abdulsalami Abubakar-led National Peace Committee (NPC). Chairman of …

The Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Monday Okpebholo, yesterday, pledged to improve security around riverine communities and ensure that Marine Police are fully equipped and their operation in the communities beefed up. Okpebholo remarked Ologbo Community in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area while on the ward to ward campaign tour where he appealed to the people of …

In 1986, legendary Pan-African liberation singer, multi-talented and proud Esan son from Edo State, Sonny Okosun, now of blessed memory released the evergreen “Now or Never” song. That was 38 years ago. In that song, the Ozziddi King as he was fondly called, challenged Africans and Nigerians to brace up and salvage their continent and country to enable them to …

The Edo State Government has said the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state is afraid of imminent defeat in the 21 September governorship election hence it has resorted to lies and propaganda to divert attention from its own rigging plans. The Special Adviser to the Edo State Governor on Media Project, Crusoe Osagie, in a statement on Tuesday evening, …

Edo elders on Tuesday outlined the priorities of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo. ‘’We need a governor who cares about public education, health and the environment. We need a governor who cares about women, youths and elderly. Senator Monday Okpebholo understands Edo voters’ economic struggles and will work every day to make our state a …

The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 21 September governorship election has said that himself and his running mate, Barr Osarodion Ogie Esq, would run a transparent and fully accessible government if voted into power. Ighodalo made the declaration on Sunday when he held a Town Hall Meeting with indigenes of Edo State who are residents in …