As the Edo State Governorship Election Tribunal begins substantive hearing of the petition filed by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Dr. Asue Ighodalo, the Team Asue Media Organisation (TAMO) has described the development as a pivotal phase in the quest for electoral justice for the people of the state and Nigeria at large. The petition is challenging …

Youths of the Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have issued a stern warning to the state government to immediately end what they described as the “regime of terror”, and allow peace to reign in local government councils and the state in general. Last 18 December, the state Assembly passed a resolution suspending the chairmen and vice …

The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has alleged that there are plans by Governor Monday Okpebholo to remove the state local government council chairmen and their deputies. At a press conference in Benin City, the state capital, the state Caretaker Committee Chairman of the PDP, Dr Anthony Aziegbemi accused Okpebholo of instituting a regime of lawlessness …

The Country Director of the Coalition for Good Governance and Economic Justice in Africa, Mr. John Mayaki has called on Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo to reversed the dissolution of the state local government councils by the state House of Assembly. On 18 December, the Assembly passed a resolution suspending the chairmen and vice chairmen of the state’s 18 …

In line with his administration’s commitment to address food insecurity and make Edo sufficient in food production, Governor Monday Okpebholo has earmarked over N70 billion for agriculture in the newly-signed Edo 2025 budget. The 2025 budget tagged, “Renewed Hope for a Rising Edo” is meant to revive the economy of Edo State and deliver the dividends of democracy, with special …

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 Miners Association of Nigeria (MAN) have congratulated the governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo on his electoral victory and urged him to address the issue of multiple taxation affecting them. In a statement by the chairman and Secretary of the association, Mr Mike Okhumode and Engr. Fatai Jimoh, the association appealed to 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 …

Edo state Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has halted the free bus service system in the state. The governor had earlier on Wednesday approved the free bus services for residents of the state through the Edo City Transport Service. In a press statement by Okpebholo’s Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, the initiative was described as part of the administration’s effort to …

The governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo has ordered heads of various security agencies in the State to make the state unsafe for criminal elements including cultists who have been on a killing spree for the past two weeks. As of Monday morning, not less than seven people have been killed as a result of cult-related clashes. The killings …