The All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on the 2024 Edo Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal to dismiss the petition filed by the Peopl’s Democratic Party (PDP), challenging the victory of Governor Monday Okpebholo. During a pre-hearing session on Wednesday, APC counsel, Ferdinand Orbih (SAN), argued that the petition was incompetent, claiming that it was not filed in accordance with the …

The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused Governor Monday Okpebholo of attempting to discredit an independent analysis by the Athena Centre for Policy and Leadership. The analysis reportedly revealed the widespread manipulation in the 21 September governorship election In a statement by the Publicity Secretary of the state caretaker committee, Mr. Chris Osa Nehikhare, PDP accused …

Ahead of the 16 November, Ondo State governorship election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that candidates in the race would sign a peace accord on 8 November. The peace signing ceremony is facilitated by the National Peace Committee (NPC) led by former Head of State, Gen Abdulsalami Abubakar. The signing aims to ensure candidates pledge to a …

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that it should not be blamed for the vote-buying reported during the Edo State governorship election on 21 September 2024. The Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, Mr. Rotimi Oyekanmi, who spoke to The PUNCH on Sunday, stated that vote-buying is a widespread issue linked to the actions of political parties …

A former Edo State Governor and Edo North Senator, Adams Oshiomhole, has credited the reserved approach of governor-elect, Monday Okpebholo, as a key factor in securing victory during the 21 September, 2024 governorship election in the state. Speaking on the Politics Today programme on Channels Television on Monday, Oshiomhole downplayed concerns about Okpebholo’s absence from media interviews, stating that television …

A coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), the Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room (NCSSR), has said that it observed “widespread instances of blatant vote buying and selling across several polling units” in the ongoing Edo State governorship election. “Situation Room observers reported widespread instances of blatant vote buying and selling across several polling units, despite the huge presence of security …

Award-winning musician David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has expressed frustration with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) regarding the Edo State governorship election process. Davido called on the electoral commission to address issues, citing his previous experiences in Osun State. He wrote, “Bruh, #inecnigeria fix up! We can’t continue like this… wtf. “My mum is from Edo, for those …

The distribution of electoral materials and deployment of ad hoc staff to their various polling wards have commenced at the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Irrua, Esan Central Local Government Area of Edo State, ahead of the governorship election across the state on Saturday. The PUNCH who visited the INEC office on Friday, observed that the …

With only 48 hours left before the Edo State governorship election, the Nigeria Police have reaffirmed their commitment to professionalism and impartiality in their duties. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has frequently claimed that the Nigeria Police are colluding with the All Progressives Congress (APC) to rig the election scheduled for 21st September. During an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics …

The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced that the accreditation portal for media coverage of the Edo State governorship election will close tonight at midnight, with no plans for an extension. The National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, announced this in a statement on Wednesday. The Edo State governorship election is scheduled for …