Edo governor-elect Monday Okpebholo accuses outgoing Governor Godwin Obaseki of sabotaging the peaceful transfer of power. Obaseki’s claims about exclusion from the inauguration are countered by Okpebholo’s team, who allege Obaseki’s actions aim to frustrate the transition. Tensions rise as the...
Former Edo Governor Adams Oshiomhole declared current Governor Godwin Obaseki "politically dead" after the APC’s Monday Okpebholo won the recent Edo governorship election. Oshiomhole criticized Obaseki’s governance, claiming that his political influence has diminished due to his failure to...
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...
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...
Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has declared Nigeria technically bankrupt and emphasized the urgent need for restructuring. Speaking on Channels Television, he criticized the Federal Government for being outdated and stated that without significant reforms, Nigeria cannot progress. His remarks...
Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki dismisses concerns over his fallout with Nyesom Wike, expressing confidence in Edo voters' ability to choose wisely in the upcoming gubernatorial election. Obaseki stands firm on his "do or die" statement, warning of the consequences if the opposition APC wins...
Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has labeled the upcoming gubernatorial election as "a do-or-die affair," emphasizing its importance for the ruling PDP. With key candidates from PDP, APC, and Labour Party, the election on September 21 aims to reshape the state's political landscape amidst...
Labour Party candidate Olumide Akpata criticizes Governor Godwin Obaseki for worsening hardships in Edo State, highlighting unemployment and mismanagement. As the September 21, 2024, election approaches, Akpata calls for transformative change and urges voters to reject past failures in...
Dele Momodu criticizes Senator Adams Oshiomhole for his disrespectful comments about Edo Governor Godwin Obaseki and his wife, Betsy, regarding their childless status. Momodu calls for Oshiomhole to apologize publicly, emphasizing that being childless is not a crime and urging a more respectful...
Philip Shaibu, Edo State's Deputy Governor, claimed he was crucial to Governor Godwin Obaseki's rise to power, not vice versa. In an interview, Shaibu detailed how former Governor Adams Oshiomhole persuaded him to support Obaseki, highlighting ongoing tensions and conflicts as the 2024...
The Edo State government has rejected the court's reinstatement of impeached Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu, accusing him of impersonating Marvellous Omobayo. The government urges the public to disregard any official correspondence from Shaibu, as legal challenges to his reinstatement continue...
Edo Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu vows to remain in office until the November 2024 governorship election despite claims of unpaid salaries and ongoing tensions with Governor Godwin Obaseki. Shaibu, reaffirmed by the Federal High Court, insists on fulfilling his role and maintaining peace amid...
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