Benin City, Edo State capital, on Sunday went agog with wild celebration of the victory of the governor, Godwin Obaseki and his deputy, Philip Shaibu in Saturday’s governorship election. The jubilant members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP were engaged in a long convoy of motorcade doing a road show and dancing to the music…
Governor Godwin Obaseki’s Victory Speech on Sunday September 20
Collective will of Edo People Made Us Triumph Over Godfatherism. The great people of Edo State have spoken and they have spoken loud and clear. We thank God almighty and give Him all the glory for this victory. Thank you, President Muhammadu Buhari for defending our democracy and allowing the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC,…
Obaseki Wins Re-election
Incumbent governor of Edo State, and candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in yesterday’s governorship poll, Godwin Obaseki has emerged winner of the keenly contested election. With the final results of the remaining local government, Ovia South-West, announced a few minutes ago, Obaseki has defeated his major contender, Osagie Ize-Iyamu with 307, 955 as…
Edo Poll: PDP Raises Alarm Over Alleged Pressure on INEC To Alter Results
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of mounting pressure on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to alter the results of the governorship election in various parts of Edo State in favour of the APC. In a statement Saturday night, Kola Ologbondiyan, National Publicity Secretary of the party, noted:…
Victory Celebration: PDP Supporter Feared Dead After Falling From Moving Vehicle
A yet-to-be-identified supporter of the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Edo State is feared dead after a wild jubilation over the governor’s victory at Ugbekun Primary School turned tragic. The overjoyed young man was said to have fallen from a speeding vehicle and hit his head on the tarred road and went…
APC Urges Supporters to Disregard fake INEC Websites, Results… Insists Party in the Lead
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State has appealed to its supporters to remain calm in the face of allegedly fake results of the ongoing governorship election in the state in circulation which seemed to give the impression that the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and incumbent governor, Godwin Obaseki was winning.…
Violence, Shootings Mar Edo Election…APC Female Agent Shot Dead
Reports from several places across Edo State indicated that the governorship election was marred by violence with a female agent of the All Progressives Congress, APC, reportedly killed and several others injured Wards 9 and 10 of Ovia Southwest local government area of the state. Two persons were reportedly shot when thugs suspected to belong…
It is Money Bazaar in Edo Guber Election, as Victory May go to the Highest Bidder
There is early indication that the highest bidder may carry the day in the on-going governorship election in Edo State. The incumbent governor and candidate of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in the state, Godwin Obaseki and that of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Osagie Ize-Iyamu are the two strong contenders for the coveted…
Edo 2020 Election Update Photo
1.A visually impaired being assisted for accreditation at unit 20, Emokpae Model Primary School, Mission Road, Benin City during the governorship election in Edo State. 2. All Progressive Congress (APC), Governorship Candidate, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu casting his ballot at ward 05 Unit 26, Iguododo community in Orhionmwon local government area of Edo State during the…
Edo Guber: TMG Canvasses Establishment of Mobil Court For Electoral Offenders
The Transition Monitoring Group (TMG), in collaboration with the Edo State Civil Society Organisations, (EDOCSO) has advocated the setting up of an Electoral Malpractices Mobile Court to deal with electoral offenders. “. The group said this would discourage people from engaging in electoral malpractices, violence and ensure that elections are free, fair, peaceful and credible.…