15 h. ago After Supreme Court Victory, Okpebholo Vows To Probe Obaseki

Barely forty-eight hours after the Supreme Court affirmed his election, Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpeholo, on Friday announced that a commission of inquiry will be set up to probe the immediate-past administration of Mr Godwin Obaseki. Okpeholo disclosed this while addressing party leaders, youths, market women, civil servants, professional bodies and other groups at […]

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15 h. ago Oshiomhole Calls For Obaseki’s Probe Following Okpebholo’s Supreme Court Victory

Senator Adams Oshiomhole has called on Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, to launch an investigation into the administration of his predecessor, Godwin Obaseki. Speaking during an event to celebrate the Supreme Court’s affirmation of Okpebholo’s election  on Friday, Oshiomhole claimed there were questionable financial dealings under Obaseki’s leadership, particularly concerning the Radisson Hotel project and […] The post Oshiomhole Calls For Obaseki’s Probe Following Okpebholo’s Supreme Court Victory appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Dafinone Hails Okpebholo’s Supreme Court Victory, Urges Inclusive Leadership

Delta Central Senator, Ede Dafinone, has extended heartfelt congratulations to Senator Monday Okpebholo following Thursday’s Supreme Court judgement which affirmed him as the duly elected governor of Edo State, describing the ruling as a victory for democracy and a resounding affirmation of the people’s will. In a statement released on Friday, Senator Dafinone praised the […]

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24 h. ago Edo South Senator, APC Chair Laud Okpebholo Over Supreme Court Victory

The Senator representing Edo South Senatorial District at National Assembly, Senator Neda Imasuen, on Friday described the Supreme Court Judgment which affirmed Governor Monday Okpebholo’s election Victory as a landmark judgement and well deserved. Senator Imasuen in a statement, said the victory was for the entire Edo people, adding that it re-enforced the collective belief […]

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31 h. ago Supreme Court Verdict Is Call To Service, Wike Tells Okpebholo

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has hailed the Supreme Court judgment affirming the victory of Edo State governor, Monday Okpebholo, in the September 2023 governorship election. Wike urged the governor to remain focused, describing the victory as a renewed call to selfless service to the people of Edo State. In a […]

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35 h. ago Gov Okpebholo declares new era for Edo after Supreme Court ruling

Tribune Online Gov Okpebholo declares new era for Edo after Supreme Court ruling “Today, the Supreme Court of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has affirmed that historic victory. At last, Edo people have won. Gov Okpebholo declares new era for Edo after Supreme Court ruling Tribune Online

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39 h. ago “Stay Focused, Committed To Edo People” – Wike Advises Gov Okpebholo Aftee Supreme Court Victory

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has hailed Supreme Court judgment, affirming victory of Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, in the September 2024 governorship election in the state. Wike urged Governor Okpebholo, who contested under the umbrella of All Progressive Congress to remain focused and be more committed to Edo people. The former […] The post “Stay Focused, Committed To Edo People” – Wike Advises Gov Okpebholo Aftee Supreme Court Victory appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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40 h. ago Edo poll: It was robbery – Ighodalo faults Supreme Court judgment

By Seyi Babalola Asue Ighodalo, the Peoples Democratic Party’s candidate for governor of Edo State in September 2024, has criticised the Supreme Court’s decision to confirm Senator Monday Okpebholo as governor, claiming that the finding lacks justice. The Supreme Court denied Ighodalo’s petition on Thursday, upholding Okpebholo’s election triumph. In a statement, Ighodalo called the […] The post Edo poll: It was robbery – Ighodalo faults Supreme Court judgment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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41 h. ago Southern Governors’ Forum congratulates Okpebholo on Supreme Court victory

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The Southern Governors’ Forum has congratulated Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, on the validation of his election by the Supreme Court of Nigeria, describing it as a well-deserved electoral victory. The Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, stated this in a statement issued on behalf of […] The post Southern Governors’ Forum congratulates Okpebholo on Supreme Court victory appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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41 h. ago APC Chieftain Hails Supreme Court Verdict On Okpebholo’s Election Victory

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, Dr. Dennis Osahon Aikoriogie, has congratulated Governor Monday Okpebholo on the affirmation of his election victory by the Supreme Court of Nigeria. The apex court, in a unanimous judgement delivered on Thursday, upheld the validity of Okpebholo’s election, effectively laying to rest months of […]

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42 h. ago Edo poll: It was a robbery – Ighodalo faults Supreme Court judgment

By Seyi Babalola Asue Ighodalo, the Peoples Democratic Party’s candidate for governor of Edo State in September 2024, has criticised the Supreme Court’s decision to confirm Senator Monday Okpebholo as governor, claiming that the finding lacks justice. The Supreme Court denied Ighodalo’s petition on Thursday, upholding Okpebholo’s election triumph. In a statement, Ighodalo called the […] The post Edo poll: It was a robbery – Ighodalo faults Supreme Court judgment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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43 h. ago Tinubu to Okpebholo: Accelerate service delivery with your Supreme Court victory

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Monday Okpebholo on the Supreme Court’s affirmation of his election as Edo State governor and urged him to see the victory as a call to heightened service delivery. The ruling, delivered on Thursday, July 10, 2025, affirms Okpebholo’s win in the September 2024 governorship poll, which […] The post Tinubu to Okpebholo: Accelerate service delivery with your Supreme Court victory appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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44 h. ago Wike Hails Edo Gov Okpebholo’s Supreme Court Victory, Urges Him To Remain Focused

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has hailed the Supreme Court judgement, which affirmied the victory of the Edo State governor, Monday Okpebholo, in the last governorship election in the State. Wike, who urged the governor to remain focused, said he should see the victory as a further call to selfless service to […]

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44 h. ago “Supreme Court Validated Robbery” – PDP’s Ighodalo Condemns Judgement Affirming Okpebholo’s Edo Guber Victory

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the September 2024 Edo governorship election, Asue Ighodalo, has reacted to the Supreme Court judgment upholding the victory of Governor Monday Okpebholo, describing it as a deep betrayal. In a statement he personally signed on Thursday in Abuja, Ighodalo said while he accepts the finality of the judgment, […] The post “Supreme Court Validated Robbery” – PDP’s Ighodalo Condemns Judgement Affirming Okpebholo’s Edo Guber Victory appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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44 h. ago Supreme Court Affirms APC’s Okpebholo Edo Guber Victory, Strikes Out PDP’s Petition

The Supreme Court has affirmed the election of Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State, bringing an end to the legal battle over the September 2024 governorship poll. In a unanimous decision delivered on Thursday, a five-member panel of justices led by Justice Mohammed Garba dismissed the appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, […] The post Supreme Court Affirms APC’s Okpebholo Edo Guber Victory, Strikes Out PDP’s Petition appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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44 h. ago Okpebholo Hails Supreme Court Verdict, Calls For Unity, Reconciliation

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has described the Supreme Court judgment affirming him as the duly elected leader of the State as a “landmark decision” that ends all legal disputes arising from the 2024 governorship election. In a statement issued on Thursday by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, Governor Okpebholo said the verdict […]

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45 h. ago Supreme Court Verdict Betrayed Edo People, Says PDP’s Ighodalo

The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the September 21, 2024, governorship election in Edo State, Asue Ighodalo, has described the Thursday ruling of the Supreme Court upholding the election of Senator Monday Okpebholo as a betrayal of people of the State. Ighodalo in a statement reacting to that ruling, expressed disappointment and […]

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46 h. ago BREAKING: Supreme Court Affirms Okpebholo’s Victory As Edo Gov

The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the election of Senator Monday Okpebholo as the duly elected Governor of Edo State. The verdict put an end to months of legal contestation following the September 21, 2024 governorship poll held in the state. In a unanimous judgment delivered on Thursday, a five-member panel of the apex court […]

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46 h. ago JUST IN: Supreme Court upholds Governor Okpebholo’s election

The Supreme Court has affirmed the election of Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo. Okpebholo’s election was upheld in a unanimous decision on Thursday by a five-member panel led by Justice Mohammed Garba. The court dismissed the appeal filed by the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Asuerinme Ighodalo, to nullify the outcome of the […] The post JUST IN: Supreme Court upholds Governor Okpebholo’s election appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Supreme Court Adjourns Judgment In PDP’s Bid To Sack Gov. Okpebholo

The Supreme Court has reserved judgment on PDP candidate Asuerinme Ighodalo’s appeal seeking to nullify Governor Monday Okpebholo’s election in Edo State. The appeal, marked SC/CV/536/2025, is challenging the May 29 judgment of the Court of Appeal which upheld Okpebholo’s victory in the September 21, 2024, governorship election. Ighodalo and the PDP alleged widespread irregularities, […] The post Supreme Court Adjourns Judgment In PDP’s Bid To Sack Gov. Okpebholo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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