by Isi Esene There are sweet and sour tales coming out of Edo State in the aftermath of the governorship election which was won by incumbent governor, Adams Oshiomhole. The election outcome was, understandably, a bitter pill to swallow for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). A letter from the party chairman, Bamanga Tukur, to Charles... Read More

Adams Oshiomhole, Bamanga Tukur, Charles Airhiavbere, Dan Orbih, Edo state, PDP, Tony Anenih

#EdoHasDecided: “I am encouraged to do better,” says Oshiomhole

by Isi Esene The winner of Saturday’s governorship poll in Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole, has said that his victory will encourage him to do more for the people of the state. He said the pattern of voting has made his job easier. The governor won in all eighteen local government areas of the state including the... Read More

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July 16, 2012

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#EdoHasDecided: “I won’t congratulate Oshiomhole yet” – Airhiavbere

by Isi Esene Many people in Edo State defied the rain showers and ran into the streets in wild jubilation after the current governor and ACN candidate, Adams Oshiomhole, was declared winner of the gubernatorial contest. Reveling in his victory, Oshiomhole said: “God has blessed our project, it is finished. Now is the time to give thanks... Read More

Adams Oshiomhole, Bamanga Tukur, Charles Airhiavbere, Edo, INEC, Olisa Metuh, Tony Anenih

July 15, 2012

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#EdoDecides: We don’t have anything to say – PDP

by Isi Esene Many observers expected the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to release a statement throwing in the towel and accepting their loss when the results of yesterday’s governorship elections were announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). However, the state’s PDP remains mum on the elections. According to the Premium Times report, when... Read More

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July 14, 2012

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#EdoDecides: Unofficial poll results

by Isi Esene Exit polls obtained from voters on ground in Edo State suggests a landslide win for Adams Oshiomhole of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN). Observers report a “high turnout of voters, visible resolve & commitment of voters & high level of participation by elite”. These are some of the unofficial results of... Read More

Adams Oshiomhole, Attahiru Jega, Charles Airhiavbere, Edo state, Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC

July 14, 2012

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#EdoDecides: Election results start to trickle in

by Isi Esene True to his words, the governor of Edo State after voting in Iyamho, his hometown has headed straight to Benin, the Edo State capital in a convoy of cars with his aides. According to Punch Newspaper reports, he expressed his misgivings towards the conduct of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in... Read More

Adams Oshiomhole, Attahiru Jega, Charles Airhiavbere, Edo state, Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC

July 14, 2012

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#EdoDecides: Voters complain of fake INEC registers

by Isi Esene The overall peaceful conduct of the Edo State gubernatorial elections is still being maintained. According to reports, from Benin City to Okada, accreditation of voters have been peaceful so far. Voters have expressed satisfaction with the conduct of INEC officials because of the timely arrival of voting materials in many voting centres.... Read More

Adams Oshiomhole, Attahiru Jega, Charles Airhiavbere, Edo state, Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC

July 14, 2012

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On course: Edo election is peaceful so far

by Isi Esene The Edo election have gone off to a peaceful start. There is a high voter turnout and materials were supplied by early by INEC in many polling units, although it came late in some areas. Accreditation started on time in Ikpoba Hill and a few other locations but its commencement ran a... Read More

Adams Oshiomhole, Attahiru Jega, Charles Airhiavbere, Edo state, Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Tony Anenih

July 14, 2012

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Massive deployment of soldiers: As Edo decides on governor today

by Isi Esene There is a massive deployment of armed men in the streets of Edo State in preparation for the governorship poll which takes place today. The military men are stationed in strategic locations in Benin, the state capital, Ekpoma, Uromi, Auchi, and other towns. In Benin, the soldiers, who mounted checkpoints on some... Read More

Adams Oshiomhole, Attahiru Jega, Charles Airhiavbere, Edo state, Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Tony Anenih

Aw… “Our loss in Edo is painful” – Bamanga Tukur

#EdoHasDecided: “I am encouraged to do better,” says Oshiomhole

#EdoHasDecided: “I won’t congratulate Oshiomhole yet” – Airhiavbere

#EdoDecides: We don’t have anything to say – PDP

#EdoDecides: Unofficial poll results

#EdoDecides: Election results start to trickle in

#EdoDecides: Voters complain of fake INEC registers

On course: Edo election is peaceful so far

Massive deployment of soldiers: As Edo decides on governor today

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