The Edo State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in September’s election, Dr.  Asue Ighodalo, on Tuesday assured Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in the state of his preparedness to run an inclusive government that would cater for the needs of all people of the state. At an interactive session with representatives of the CSOs at Protea Hotel, Benin …

The aspiration of the Edo State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in September’s election, Dr. Asue Ighodalo, received a huge boost on Wednesday when the Okpebholo family in Uromi, the administrative headquarters of Esan Northeast Local Government Area endorsed him and threw their weight behind his aspiration. The family members defected from their various political parties and …

The Edo State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in September’s election, Dr.  Asue Ighodalo has said that he sees the state competing as the best sub-national in the country and Africa in the next 10 years. He said that, as a state hugely blessed with highly talented and creative individuals, such enormous resources, if well harnessed, can …

Ahead of the September governorship election in Edo State, leaders and stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Akoko-Edo have held a strategic meeting aimed at galvanising support for the party’s candidate, Dr. Asue Ighodalo. Held last Friday, in Benin City, the state capital, and hosted by former Minister for Solid Minerals, Senator Odion Ugbesia, the meeting, which was …

Let no man panic or be anxious. Edo is a PDP state and September will really be a good time to properly establish that – Harrison Omagbon, Edo State PDP Deputy Chairman While Nigerians were enjoying the extended Eid el Fitr holiday on Thursday, a fear-induced, jaundiced and reckless analysis of the three leading candidates and their political parties in …

Comrade Philip Shaibu, has kicked the canvass. He was impeached as Deputy Governor by the Edo State House of Assembly days ago and a replacement was promptly provided by his erstwhile boss, Governor Godwin Obaseki. Shaibu was in court while his impeachment was being perfected; we await the court’s verdict but time is not on his side. Governorship elections are …

Ahead of September’s governorship election in Edo State, the influential Otu-Umagbae Socio-Cultural group on Sunday endorsed the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Asue Ighodalo; and his running mate, Barrister Osarodion Ogie. Led by its President, Chief Bright Ogbebor; and General Secretary, Osagie Agbonwaneten, the endorsement happened during the April meeting of the group, hosted by Col. Victor …

When I was working in a factory in Okpella, Edo State, the only bank there had to close down because of incessant attacks by armed robbers. They used to visit the bank every two weeks to rob. And any security man who tried to prove that he is a gallant officer was immediately gunned down and sent to an early …

A coalition of youth organisations of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State, under the aegis of the Patriotic Nigeria Youth Movement (PNYM), on Friday declared its total support for the party’s gubernatorial candidate, Dr. Asue Ighodalo. During a solidarity visit to the candidate in Benin City, the state capital, the group, led by its National Coordinator, Comrade City …

The Edo State State Deputy Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Harrison Omagbon has debunked reports of defection from the his party to other parties, describing them as fake news and “mere propaganda”. He urged members of the party to remain calm and not panic or worry. Accusing opposition parties in the state of peddling falsehood with a …