5 d. ago Okpebholo, Imansuen Harp On Lessons Of Easter, Felicitate Edo People

The governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to good governance and the well-being of the Edo people as he preaches peace, love, and unity among the citizens. Okpebholo, while felicitating with Edo people in his Easter Sunday message, made available to newsmen by his chief press secretary, Fred Ituah, called […]

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9 d. ago Edo PDP caretaker panel slams Orbih over secretariat donation

The  Caretaker Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party in Edo State, led by Dr. Tony Aziegbemi, has dismissed Chief Dan Orbih’s recent donation of a party secretariat, describing it as a desperate move aimed at distracting and destabilising the party. Orbih, while announcing the donation of a new party secretariat in Benin City on Wednesday, Read More

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9 d. ago PDP crisis deepens as Okpebholo predicts imminent collapse of party

From Tony Osauzo, Benin On Wednesday, April 16, Chief Dan Orbih, South-South National Vice Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), intensified the Edo State PDP crisis by donating a new state secretariat at 175 Airport Road, Benin City, and publicly denouncing the Dr Tony Aziegbemi-led Caretaker Committee. Orbih accused the committee of collaborating with […] The post PDP crisis deepens as Okpebholo predicts imminent collapse of party appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago PDP, Okpebholo bicker over 2027 presidential election campaigns

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Governor Monday Okpebholo, yesterday, engaged in verbal punches over a presidential statement denouncing campaigns for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 election. The PDP, in a statement by its Publicity Secretary of the state Caretaker Committee, Chris Nehikhare, to react […] The post PDP, Okpebholo bicker over 2027 presidential election campaigns appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago PDP, Gov. Okpebholo throw verbal punches over 2027 Presidential election campaigns

From Tony Osauzo, Benin The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, yesterday, engaged in verbal punches over a Presidential statement denouncing campaigns for President Bola Tinubu ahead of 2027 Presidential election. The PDP in a statement signed by its Publicity Secretary of the State Caretaker […] The post PDP, Gov. Okpebholo throw verbal punches over 2027 Presidential election campaigns appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago “Those Who Can’t Govern, Protect Their States From Insecurity Won’t Be Permitted To Unseat Tinubu In 2027” – Okpebholo

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo has berated some opposition members calling for the removal of President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Okpebholo assured President Tinubu that Edo people will massively vote for All Progressive Congress in the next general election. In a statement by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, on Saturday, said that the […] The post “Those Who Can’t Govern, Protect Their States From Insecurity Won’t Be Permitted To Unseat Tinubu In 2027” – Okpebholo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago “Obaseki’s Government Stolen Enough Money From Edo People, Ighodalo’s Appeal Will Fail At Appellate Court” — Okpebholo

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo has expressed confidence over his election victory, saying that Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party will lose again at the Appellate Court. Speaking on Friday at Irrua, Esan Central Local Government Area of the state, Governor Okpebholo accused previous administration under the leadership of former governor, Godwin Obaseki of […] The post “Obaseki’s Government Stolen Enough Money From Edo People, Ighodalo’s Appeal Will Fail At Appellate Court” — Okpebholo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago “Obaseki’s Government Stole Enough Money From Edo People, Ighodalo’s Appeal Will Fail At Appellate Court” — Okpebholo

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo has expressed confidence over his election victory, saying that Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party will lose again at the Appellate Court. Speaking on Friday at Irrua, Esan Central Local Government Area of the state, Governor Okpebholo accused previous administration under the leadership of former governor, Godwin Obaseki of […] The post “Obaseki’s Government Stole Enough Money From Edo People, Ighodalo’s Appeal Will Fail At Appellate Court” — Okpebholo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Okpebholo thanks Oba of Benin, Edo people after tribunal win

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo promised on Wednesday to keep pushing development so residents can enjoy democracy’s benefits. The governor spoke at the palace of the Oba of Benin after returning from Abuja, where the election petition tribunal confirmed him and his deputy, Hon. Dennis Idahosa, as the rightful winners of […] The post Okpebholo thanks Oba of Benin, Edo people after tribunal win appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Edo guber: Tribunal ignoring overwhelming evidence worrisome — PDP

Tribune Online Edo guber: Tribunal ignoring overwhelming evidence worrisome — PDP The national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected the ruling of the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, describing it as a miscarriage of justice and a betrayal of public trust. Edo guber: Tribunal ignoring overwhelming evidence worrisome — PDP Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Edo Guber: Ighodalo To Appeal Tribunal Judgement After Okpebholo’s Victory

Governorship candidate for the 2024 Edo State election, Asue Ighodalo, has insisted that he will be heading to Court of Appeal to challenge the verdict affirming Monday Okpebholo as governor. Recall that INFORMATION NIGERIA had reported that the state’s Election Tribunal on Monday, dismissed Ighodalo’s petition against the victory of Governor Okpebholo on Wednesday, in […] The post Edo Guber: Ighodalo To Appeal Tribunal Judgement After Okpebholo’s Victory appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Tribunal Ruling: Edo PDP, Ighodalo Kick, Head To Appeal Court

Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate in the 2024 governorship election, Dr. Asue Ighodalo, have rejected the Wednesday’s verdict of the State’s Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal, describing it as a “huge travesty of justice.” The party, in a statement signed by the State Chairman, Tony Aziegbemi, said despite its […]

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3 w. ago Edo poll: Ighodalo heads for A’Court as tribunal affirms Okpebholo gov

The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party at last year’s election in Edo State, Asue Ighodalo, says he will appeal the judgment of the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Abuja, which affirmed Governor Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress the winner of the September 21, 2024 poll. The Justice Wilfred Kpochi-led Read More

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3 w. ago APC floors AA, AP, PDP as tribunal affirms Okpebholo’s victory

• Gov extends Olive branch to Ighodalo, dedicates victory to Edo people  •PDP candidate goes to Appeal Court From Godwin Tsa, Abuja and Tony Osauzo, Benin Governor Monday Okpebholo has called on all citizens, including the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo, to join hands for the progress of Edo State, […] The post APC floors AA, AP, PDP as tribunal affirms Okpebholo’s victory appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Edo Gubernatorial: Tribunal Upholds Okpebholo’s Victory, Dismisses Ighodalo’s Petition

Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has affirmed Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress as the winner of September 21 governorship election in the state. In a unanimous judgment, the three-member panel led by Justice Wilfred Kpochi, on Wednesday in Abuja, dismissed the petition filed by Peoples Democratic Party and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo. […] The post Edo Gubernatorial: Tribunal Upholds Okpebholo’s Victory, Dismisses Ighodalo’s Petition appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Okpebholo’s Intervention Averted National Crisis – Edo State SSG

The Secretary to the Edo State Government (SSG), Musa Ikhilor, has commended the people of Uromi for their role in rescuing 11 out of 27 travellers affected by the recent crisis. However, Ikhilor strongly condemned the killing of 16 individuals, describing it as unacceptable. He emphasised the need for peace and justice, urging all parties […] The post Okpebholo’s Intervention Averted National Crisis – Edo State SSG appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Tribunal victory: Okpebholo extends olive branch to Ighodalo, dedicates victory to Edo people

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has extended his hand of fellowship to the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Dr Asue Ighodalo, following his victory at the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, just as he dedicated his triumph to the people of the state. The governor, in a statement signed by his […] The post Tribunal victory: Okpebholo extends olive branch to Ighodalo, dedicates victory to Edo people appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Edo Gov Tribunal Dismisses Action Alliance’s Petition Against Okpebholo, APC

Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has dismissed the petition filed by Action Alliance and Adekunle Omoaje against the election victory of Governor Monday Okpebholo. The court in Abuja, on Wednesday, also rejected petition by AA against the state’s ruling party, All Progressives Congress and Independent National Electoral Commission. In its judgment, three-member tribunal struck […] The post Edo Gov Tribunal Dismisses Action Alliance’s Petition Against Okpebholo, APC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago “Obaseki Not A Politician, We Made Him Governor” – Philip Shaibu

Philip Shaibu, former Edo State Deputy Governor, revealed he never had faith in Governor Godwin Obaseki’s leadership, even before they took office on November 12, 2016. Shaibu’s skepticism would later prove prophetic, as their relationship deteriorated over time. In 2024, Shaibu’s ambition to succeed Obaseki led to a bitter fallout, resulting in his impeachment and […] The post “Obaseki Not A Politician, We Made Him Governor” – Philip Shaibu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago I never believed in Obaseki’s leadership before 2016 – Shaibu

Former Edo State Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu has disclosed that he never had faith in ex- Governor Godwin Obaseki’s leadership even before they both assumed office on November 12, 2016. Shaibu made this revelation on Tuesday during an interview on Channels Television’s Political Paradigm programme, where he spoke about his reservations regarding Obaseki’s leadership capabilities. Read More

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