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…
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 Guber Debate: Ganduje Thumbs Up for Ize-Iyamu
Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has commended the scintillating performance of the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Osagie Ize-Iyamu at the recent governorship debate between him and the incumbent governor and candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Godwin Obaseki. Ganduje, in a statement by his chief press secretary, Abba Anwar, commended Ize-Iyamu “for…
Ize-Iyamu congratulates Hosa Okunbo on Forbes Award
The Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in next Saturday’s governorship election in Edo State, Osagie Ize-Iyamu, has congratulated Chairman of Ocean Marines Solutions, Idahosa Wells Okunbo on his latest international recognition – the Forbes award for his outstanding leadership and for connecting Africa to the world. Okunbo is a prominent billionaire business man…
Uzodimma Rallies Igbo Support for Ize-Iyamu, Vows PDP, Obaseki’ll be Stopped from Rigging
Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma on Saturday revved up the governorship campaign of the All Progressives Congress when he stormed Benin City, Edo State capital to galvanise the support of the Igbo community for the election of the candidate of the party, Osagie Ize-Iyamu. Uzodimma, who urged the Ndigbo in the state to punish…
Edo Guber: My Husband’ll Prioritise Care, Empowerment of Vulnerable Groups – Idia Ize-Iyamu
If elected governor of Edo State, the Osagie Ize-Iyamu administration would establish a special victims’ unit to handle cases of sexual assault and the care of survivors of rape and other gender-based violence. The government would also prioritise the care and empowerment of vulnerable groups in the state. Ize-Iyamu is the candidate of the All…
Obadan, ex-Deputy Governor, Ora Oje-Elect Trade Words over Ize-Iyamu’s Controversial Title
Former deputy governor of Edo State and a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Peter Obadan, has called out the Oje-designate of Ora Kingdom, Joshua Unuigboje Aisiku, a professor Emeritus, over his repudiation of the honourary title conferred on the governorship candidate of the APC in the September 19, 2020 poll, Osagie Ize-Iyamu. Apart…
Edo 2020: Oba of Benin Extracts Assurance of Peace from Political Leaders as Violence Escalates
The Benin monarch, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, on Wednesday intervened in the frightening atmosphere of violence in the polity ahead of the September 19 Edo State governorship election, calling all the major political actors to order and to give peace a chance. At the crucial meeting were the candidates of the two…
Corruption Allegations: Ize-Iyamu, Oshiomhole Accused of Sponsoring Petition to ICPC
The Special Adviser to Edo State Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Crusoe Osagie, has sent a strong message to the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Osagie Ize-Iyamu, and the former national chairman of the party, Adams Oshiomhole that the resort to underhand and diversionary tactics would not save them from defeat at…
Attacks on Oshiomhole: Again, APC Upbraids Lukman, DG, APC Governors’ Forum
The Director-General of the All Progressives Congress, APC Governors’ Forum, Salihu Lukman has once again been accused of undermining the efforts of the party towards winning the September 19, 2020 governorship election in Edo State. Lukman was also upbraided for lending himself to be used as a hatchet-man by the candidate of the opposition, Godwin…
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