Edo State’s governor-elect, Monday Okpebholo, has accused outgoing Governor Godwin Obaseki of obstructing a smooth transfer of power ahead of the 12 November end of Obaseki’s tenure. On Friday, Obaseki alleged that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is organizing the inauguration of his successor without input from the state government, claiming he had not received an invitation to the event. …

The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has said he will not want to be remembered for his many “fights.” Obaseki stated this on Friday while answering questions from newsmen after he commissioned the Airport Road Parks and Garden in Benin City, the state capital. When asked how he would like to be remembered after his tenure, he said, “Certainly not …

The Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has stated that the embattled Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, remains impeached. Obaseki made this statement on Friday in reaction to a comment credited to Shaibu, warning Permanent Secretaries and Heads of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies to guard against attempts by political appointees to loot government properties. In a statement signed by his Special …

Political rhetoric plays a significant role in shaping public opinion, reinforcing political agendas, and mobilizing supporters. However, when left unchecked, reckless statements can cause harm to personal reputations, deepen divisions, and undermine the integrity of political discourse. This case study explores a recent incident involving Senator Adams Oshiomhole, a former governor of Edo State, and his controversial remarks about Mrs. …

With just four days to the governorship election in Edo State, Governor Godwin Obaseki has warned civil servants that they would be the first victim, if the party doesn’t win the election. He stated this on Tuesday during a thank you meeting inside the Sir Victor Uwaifor Hub, Benin City, where he met with public servants. He said, I came …

Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, on Friday stormed Igueben, headquarters of Igueben Local Government Area of Esanland in continuation of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) campaign for the 21 September election in the state. He used the occasion to commission the Union Bank Road constructed by his administration. He, however, respectfully requested Elder statesman, Chief Tom Ikimi, to do the …

The war between Governor Godwin Obaseki and his reinstated deputy governor, Philip Shaibu seemed unending as Shaibu has thrown tantrums at Obaseki describing him as insensitive to the feelings of the people of the state. Shaibu also called on religious leaders to be mindful of names they give to leaders without assurances that such persons would live to the import …

The wife of Edo State governor and Chairperson of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Women Campaign Council, Mrs. Betsy Obaseki ,weekend officially launched the women’s campaign for the September 21 governorship election in Edo. The campaign commenced in Uromi, where women leaders from Esan North-East and Esan South-West local government areas met Mrs. Obaseki, who expressed her gratitude for their …

GOVERNOR Godwin Obaseki on Saturday said the food palliatives being distributed periodically for the vulnerable in the state have no political undertone as being peddled in some quarters and called on the federal government to come and copy its model which according to him is like a drop in the ocean compared to what the federal government was spending on …

The court-reinstated Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, says he has forgiven Governor Godwin Obaseki for marginalizing him despite his sacrifices and loyalty. Shaibu made this announcement while speaking with newsmen after meeting with the national chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Abdullahi Ganduje, at the party headquarters in Abuja. He said as human beings everyone has …