Residents of Edo State are casting their votes today to elect the next governor who will lead the state for the next four years, replacing Governor Godwin Obaseki. The key contenders in the election include Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and Olumide Akpata […]
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APC Claims Victory in Edo North and Central, Focuses on Edo South in Upcoming Governorship Election
The All Progressives Congress (APC) claims to have secured victories in Edo North and Edo Central senatorial zones ahead of the Saturday governorship election. Nobert Sochukwuma, Senior Special Assistant on Local Government Affairs to APC National Chairman Umar Ganduje, asserted that the remaining challenge lies in Edo South. Sochukwuma dismissed allegations from Governor Godwin Obaseki […]
Northeast PDP Endorses Damagum as National Chairman Amid Party Tensions
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Nigeria’s Northeast zone has officially endorsed Umar Iliya Damagum to continue as the acting National Chairman of the party. This decision was announced in a statement released by Humwashi Wonosikou, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State, on Thursday. The endorsement comes at a time of […]
Edo Election: Governor Makinde Affirms Support for PDP Candidate Asue Ighodalo
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has expressed full support for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Asue Ighodalo, in the upcoming Edo State election scheduled for September 21. Makinde made his stance clear on Wednesday during the groundbreaking ceremony for the upgrade of Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport in Ibadan. Responding to concerns about his […]
Governor Obaseki Affirms PDP’s Commitment to Signing Peace Accord Ahead of Edo Election
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has announced that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its governorship candidate, Asue Ighodalo, will sign the Peace Accord in preparation for the upcoming governorship election. In a statement released on Tuesday, Governor Obaseki explained that the decision was made following a closed-door meeting with the party’s caucus. He acknowledged […]
Ex-AGF Kanu Agabi Criticizes Election Rigging and Judicial Overload, Urges Integrity in Public Office
Kanu Agabi, former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, has criticized election rigging and the burden on Nigeria’s judicial system. Speaking on Channels TV’s Inside Sources, Agabi highlighted the immense workload faced by judges, which he believes hampers their effectiveness. Agabi, who served as AGF during Olusegun Obasanjo’s presidency, acknowledged that while […]
INEC Denies PDP’s Request to Remove Edo REC Amid Election Controversy
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) request to reassign Edo State’s Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Anugbum Onuoha, ahead of the governorship election on September 21. The PDP raised concerns about Onuoha’s family ties with Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Wike had previously supported […]
Atiku’s Aide Criticizes Tinubu’s Cap Design as Symbol of Oppression
Phrank Shaibu, the Special Assistant on Communications to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has labeled the symbol on President Bola Tinubu’s signature cap design as a representation of oppression. In a statement titled “De-cap-itated!” released on Monday, Shaibu criticized Tinubu’s leadership after one year in office, arguing that he has failed both his supporters and […]
Obaseki Declares Edo Governorship Election a ‘Do or Die’ Battle
Governor Godwin Obaseki has declared the upcoming September 21 Edo governorship election as a “do or die” affair, following the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) refusal to sign the Peace Accord. Obaseki expressed concerns over the involvement of police, whom he accused of working for the All Progressives Congress (APC) and arresting PDP members without evidence. […]
Wike Stands Firm on Threat to PDP Governors: “No Apologies”
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has reiterated that he will not apologize for threatening governors who interfere in the political crisis in Rivers State. Speaking on Channels TV’s Politics Today on Friday, Wike expressed his unwavering stance against any governor meddling in the affairs of Rivers State. Wike’s remarks come […]