Peter Obi, former Labour Party presidential candidate, criticized the Edo State governorship election, labeling it a "state capture" that undermines democracy. He urged those involved to reconsider their actions, warning of future repercussions for damaging Nigeria's democratic foundations...
Edo Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu celebrated the All Progressives Congress (APC) victory in the gubernatorial election, taunting Governor Godwin Obaseki for losing his Local Government Area. Shaibu claimed his consistent wins vindicated him after a prior impeachment and criticized Obaseki for...
Senate President Godswill Akpabio claims the All Progressives Congress (APC) victory in the Edo State governorship election demonstrates the public's confidence in President Bola Tinubu. Monday Okpebholo, the APC candidate, won with 291,667 votes against his opponents, Asue Ighodalo and Olumide...
Adamawa Governor Ahmadu Fintiri condemned the Edo State governorship election, calling it a setback for Nigeria's democracy. Following INEC's declaration of APC's Monday Okpebholo as the winner, Fintiri criticized alleged electoral malpractices, including vote-buying and intimidation, stressing...
President Bola Tinubu congratulated Monday Okpebholo on his victory in the Edo State governorship election, urging him to view the win as a call to service. He encouraged unity among political rivals and advised those dissatisfied with the results to seek legal recourse.
President Bola Tinubu...
APC’s Monday Okpebholo has won Oredo Local Government Area in the Edo State governorship election, defeating PDP’s Asue Ighodalo despite support from outgoing Governor Godwin Obaseki. Okpebholo secured 30,780 votes, while Ighodalo gained 24,938. Labour Party's Olumide Akpata followed with 5,389...
Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) leads the Edo State governorship race by over 48,000 votes after results from 16 local government areas. His closest rival, Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), trails behind. Two more LGAs are expected to announce...
The Edo State governorship election, held on September 21, 2024, saw intense competition between the PDP's Asue Ighodalo, APC's Monday Okpebholo, and LP's Olumide Akpata. Tensions rose as results trickled in, with both PDP and APC winning in various local government areas, while INEC faced...
Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki visited the INEC Collation Centre to seek clarity on the election process after communication issues with the Resident Electoral Commissioner. His visit aimed to ensure transparency in the collation of results, ultimately prompting INEC to confirm the resumption...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced that the collation of results for the Edo governorship election will resume at 10 AM today. The process conducted transparently, follows rising tensions as polling unit results are revealed on the election viewing portal, prompting...
PDP candidate Asue Ighodalo protested at the Edo INEC headquarters, accusing officials of election manipulation. Allegations of police complicity and bypassing the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) emerged, leading to tensions as police dispersed protesters with teargas. The election...
Governor Godwin Obaseki was escorted out of the INEC office in Benin during the Edo State governorship election. Police, led by DIG Frank Mba, removed Obaseki after he reportedly protested result anomalies. Tensions rose as APC leaders and supporters demanded his exit, accusing him of...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has uploaded over 95% of results from the Edo State Governorship Election on its Result Viewing Portal. With 17 candidates vying for the position, analysts highlight a competitive race primarily between Asue Ighodalo (PDP), Monday Okpebholo...
The Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room (NCSSR) reported vote-buying in the Edo governorship election, where voters were allegedly offered ₦5,000–₦10,000 and food items like bread. Despite arrests of vote traders, incidents occurred across multiple polling units, while CSOs urged voters to stay...
Labour Party’s candidate, Olumide Akpata, lost his polling unit to Peoples Democratic Party’s Asue Ighodalo in the ongoing Edo governorship election. At polling unit 11 in Oredo LGA, Ighodalo secured 41 votes, Akpata 32, and APC's Monday Okpebholo garnered 19. The election remains competitive...
The Nigeria Police arrested two suspected political thugs in Edo State during overnight raids aimed at curbing electoral violence. Firearms were recovered, and the police are committed to ensuring a peaceful governorship election. Authorities have urged citizens to report suspicious activities...
As the Edo State gubernatorial election approaches on September 21, 2024, candidates Asue Ighodalo (PDP), Monday Okpebholo (APC), and Olumide Akpata (LP) intensify their campaigns, focusing on economic reform, infrastructure, and public services. Voter sentiment will play a crucial role in...
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