Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, shared a spiritual encounter where he found a dead bat on his bed shortly before being declared the winner of the September 21 governorship election. He attributed his victory to God's intervention and thanked those who supported him during the election...
Edo State's new governor, Monday Okpebholo, announced a probe into former governor Godwin Obaseki's refusal to inaugurate 14 APC lawmakers in 2019. Okpebholo pledged to strengthen democracy and the judiciary, addressing past issues including blocked judicial appointments, and ensuring...
Monday Okpebholo was sworn in as Edo State Governor on November 12, 2024, taking over from Godwin Obaseki after his eight-year term. The ceremony, held at Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, was attended by dignitaries, including Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo and former Governor Adams...
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...
Edo governor-elect Monday Okpebholo has accused outgoing governor Godwin Obaseki of looting government property and seeking last-minute loans. He urged financial institutions to deny loan requests and called for investigations into the alleged misconduct, emphasizing the need to protect state...
Senator Monday Okpebholo, Edo State’s newly elected governor, and his deputy, Dennis Idahosa, visited President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at Aso Rock to present their Certificates of Return. They expressed gratitude by kneeling, highlighting their commitment to serve the state with support from the...
Senator Monday Okpebholo has received his Certificate of Return as the Governor of Edo State from INEC, following a contested election where he secured 291,667 votes. Despite his victory, opposition from Governor Godwin Obaseki and other candidates continues, creating a tense political...
Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been declared the winner of the Edo State gubernatorial election, securing 291,667 votes. He emerged victorious in 11 out of 18 local government areas, defeating Ighodalo of the PDP and Akpata of the Labour Party.
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Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) won the 2024 Edo governorship election with 291,667 votes, defeating PDP's Asue Ighodalo and Labour Party's Olumide Akpata. Despite protests over alleged irregularities, INEC declared Okpebholo the winner, marking the APC's return to power...
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 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 Edo State governorship election saw Labour Party candidate Olumide Akpata and APC candidate Monday Okpebholo cast their votes. Both expressed optimism about the electoral process amid challenging weather conditions. Voter turnout remained strong, reflecting citizens' commitment to democratic...
APC governorship candidate Monday Okpebholo pledges to repair Edo’s interstate roads and seek double reimbursement from the federal government if elected. He criticized the current administration for inaction and referenced past efforts by former governor Adams Oshiomhole in maintaining federal...
President Bola Tinubu made a significant move in Nigerian politics on Monday as he presented the All Progressives Congress (APC) flag to the party's Edo State governorship candidate, Monday Okpebholo, and his running mate, Dennis Idahosa, during a ceremony at the Aso Villa in Abuja.
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