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  The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said it will only accept credible candidates for the October 31 concurrent legislative by-elections scheduled to be conducted across eight states of the Federation. APC Caretaker/Extra-Ordinary National Convention Planning Committee Chairman, Governor Mai Mala Buni, gave the warning while inaugurating the Party’s Screening and Appeal Committees for the … Continue reading We Will Only Accept Credible Candidates For By-Elections – APC

  The Bayelsa State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja is set to deliver judgments in three petitions. The petitions are that of Vijah Opuama of the Liberation Movement versus the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and three others. The second petition is between Ibiene Stephen of United Peoples Congress and INEC and three … Continue reading Bayelsa Election: Governor Duoye To Know Fate As Tribunal Set For Judgement

  The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, says his administration remains committed to ensuring peace in the state despite the politically charged atmosphere. He stated this on Tuesday when he visited the Egiegbai II of Ekperi Kingdom, His Royal Highness Deke Kanoba, in Etsako Central Local Government Area of the state. Governor Obaseki was at … Continue reading We Will Continue To Pursue Peace, Even In Face Of Provocation – Obaseki

  A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered substituted service of a suit seeking the disqualification of the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming election in Edo State, Mr Osagie Ize-Iyamu, and his running mate, Audu Ganiyu. Justice Taiwo Taiwo gave the order on Tuesday after granting the plaintiffs’ … Continue reading Court Orders Substituted Service Of Disqualification Suit On Ize-Iyamu

  Oba of Benin, the Ewuare N’Ogidgan II, says the Palace does not meddle into partisan politics and has no special candidate when it comes to who will become governor of Edo State.  The revered monarch stated this on Saturday when he received the All Progressives Congress’ candidate for the forthcoming election, Osagie Ize-Iyamu, and … Continue reading I Am Not Against Any Candidate, I Stand With Edo People – Oba Of Benin

  Following what has now been termed the “failed invasion” of the Edo State House of Assembly (EDHA) Complex, the Speaker of the Assembly, Rt. Hon. Frank Okiye, has advised the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, not to allow his office to be used by unscrupulous persons to turn … Continue reading Edo Speaker To AGF: Don’t Allow Desperate Politicians Use Your Office To Cause Crisis

  The United States Mission in Nigeria on Friday said it was concerned over the “reports of the deteriorating political climate in Edo State.” In a tweet via its verified page, the diplomatic envoy added that it was disappointed with the role played by some political actors in the state. The Edo State Governorship Election … Continue reading US ‘Concerned’ Over Political Climate In Edo, Ahead Of Elections

  President Muhammadu Buhari has urged the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Edo State to avoid the experiences of Rivers, Bayelsa and Zamfara States. The President stated this when he received the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, and the Caretaker Committee Chairman of the APC and … Continue reading Edo Election: Avoid Rivers, Bayelsa, Zamafara Experience – Buhari Tells APC

  Supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have staged a protest at the Edo State House of Assembly complex in Benin City, the state capital. The protesters, comprising women and youths, stormed the Assembly complex on Friday while security operatives keep watch at the facility for the second day. They pledged their support for … Continue reading PDP Supporters Protest As Security Operatives Keep Watch At Edo Assembly

  Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has described the takeover of the State House of Assembly Complex as an attempted coup d’état that is tantamount to treason and contrary to the provisions of the Nigerian Constitution. He said this in a state-wide broadcast on Friday and gave an assurance that his administration would take all … Continue reading Failed Edo Assembly Invasion, An Attempted Coup D’etat – Obaseki