The Coalition of Obidient Movement groups in Edo State has applauded 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, who is the driving force behind the movement, for validating its position that members are at liberty to vote for any political party of their choice in the September governorship election in the state. Ahead of the election, some Obidients groups …

Uromi, the administrative headquarters of Esan North East Local Government Area of Edo State, came under heavy political Tsunami on Saturday as a well-known chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Musa Isiwele led over 3,000 other members to dump the party. The former Deputy Commissioner of Police and former National President of the Road Transport Employees Association (RTEAN), …

It was simply massive, organic and spontaneous when, on Friday, Edo State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Asue Ighodalo stormed Wards 2 and 3, Ujabhole, Uwesan in Esan Central Local Government Area of Edo State in continuation of his campaign. In a carnival like reception, heralded by canon shots as a way traditional salute, the unprecedented …

Once every 70-80 years approximately, the periodic Halley’s Comet blazes a truly spectacular trail across the heavens in a majestic confluence of power and glory that portends uncommon brilliance. Just such a confluence can be personified in one person, with duty, on a mission to shape and change things beyond seasons in timeless, fundamental ways. Over 70 years ago, we …

In an appearance that can only be politely described as laughable, the Edo State governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Monday Okpebholo, finally emerged from months of avoiding public scrutiny to meet virtually with the Akoko Edo Forum via Zoom. What followed was a spectacular disaster that has left his team scrambling to limit the damage, abruptly cutting …

First part of the interview Majority Leader of Edo State House of Assembly, Hon. Charity Aiguobarueghian, is a lawyer of over two decades. He represents Ovia North East I. In this concluding part of an interview with a select group of journalists, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain and lawmaker from Ekiadolor, argues that the state will gain nothing by …

Adams Oshiomhole’s recent declarations of an impending resurgence of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State come across as a mixture of wishful thinking and political grandstanding. While he attempts to paint a picture of inevitable victory for the APC, the reality on the ground tells a different story. The people of Edo State have experienced firsthand the failures …

As a critical stakeholder in the Edo State project, I always feel a compelling need to lend my voice to the direction the Edo Nation should go per time. Last year, I came up with a four part essay that critically evaluated the coming governorship election and the governor Edo needed. My positions were valid at the time and still …

For over two decades, Hon. Charity Aiguobarueghian has been a lawyer. The Majority Leader of the Edo State House of Assembly represents Ovia North East I state constituency. In this two-part interview, the lawmaker from Ekiadolor bares his mind on the forth coming governorship election in the state, asserting that Dr. Asue Ighodalo, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party …

Edo State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Asue Ighodalo on Saturday night assured Edo State citizens in the diaspora that his vision for the state “is deeply interconnected with the values we admire in our diaspora community”. As Guest Speaker at the third Annual Convention of the Esan Peoples Congress (EPC), in Austin, Texas, United States …