Edo election

September 20, 2020

BREAKING NEWS: PDP’s Obaseki wins Edo governorship election | #EdoDecides2020

In a keenly fought election, the candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Godwin Obaseki has polled a total of 307,955 to be declared the winner of the Edo gubernatorial election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). All Progressive Congress’ (APC) Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu got 223,619 votes, making the margin 84,336 votes. Obaseki won... Read More

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September 13, 2020

Rubbin’ Minds to air a special episode ahead of Edo State election

Nigeria’s number one talk show, Rubbin’ Minds is bringing a special episode on Sunday, September 13 in collaboration with Enough is Enough Nigeria, and The Future Project ahead of the Edo State gubernatorial election. The special episode will feature a diverse focus group to achieve a balanced conversation, comprising representatives from major contending parties and... Read More

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Just In: Appeal Court affirms Obaseki’s election

The Appeal Court on Friday affirmed the election of Godwin Obaseki of the All Progressives Congress as the governor of Edo State. Candidate of the PDP, Ize Iyamu, had challenged Obaseki’s election. He had alleged that the governorship election was manipulated. Details later…

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Opinion: Obaseki and the promise of tomorrow

by Nasamu Jacobson It seemed April 14th, 2017 would not come. Every Edo person at home and abroad, and I dare say all Nigerians, looked forward to that day, some with hope for a positive outcome, others with trepidation hinged on pessimism. It all depended on which side of the political divide one belonged. When... Read More

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Just In: I will appeal tribunal ruling on Edo election – Ize-Iyamu

The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Edo election, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu has rejected a ruling of the election tribunal which upheld the declaration of Godwin Obaseki of the All Progressives Congress as winner of the poll. The tribunal had in a unanimous ruling dismissed the petition for lack of merit... Read More

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October 7, 2016

Edo election: Ize-Iyamu leads protest against outcome in Benin

Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Edo election, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu on Friday led a protest against the outcome of the polls. APC candidate, Godwin Obaseki had been announced as the winner of the election by INEC and was on Thursday issued a Certificate of Return. But Ize-Iyamu while addressing the... Read More

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October 6, 2016

Edo election: INEC issues return certificate to Obaseki

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has presented Certificate of Return to the Edo state Governor-Elect, Godwin Obaseki. Obaseki had won the September 28th governorship election in the state. The Resident Electoral Commissioner, Sam Olumekun while speaking at the event said the election was a historic moment in the lives of Edo people. “It is a historic... Read More

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October 4, 2016

Twitter goes hard on Eldee, Peter Obi takes The Platform… | Our winners and losers from last week

We could not help but take note of the individuals who enjoyed landslide victories and successes last week. But more than winners, there were loads of people who stayed on the fence in a no win, no lose situation. President Muhammadu Buhari was one of those; his Independence Day speech did not quite hit the... Read More

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October 3, 2016

APC denies conniving with INEC to rig Edo election

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo on Monday denied allegations that it connived with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to rig the governorship election in the state. The state chairman of the party, Anselm Ojezua denied the allegations in an interview in Benin. He said the PDP who made the allegations has no... Read More

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October 2, 2016

Unlike Oshiomhole, Obaseki will not appoint any opposition member into his cabinet

Governor-elect of Edo state, Godwin Obaseki says no member of any opposition political party will make it into his cabinet. Obaseki who was declared winner of the September 28 governorship election said this during an interactive session with journalists. Obaseki said, “I will not be able to accept anybody from the opposition political parties as... Read More

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September 30, 2016

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove the conversation today. Budget Padding: Dogara sealed my office to destroy evidence – Jibrin Honourable Abdulmumin Jibrin has accused Speaker of the House of Representatives Yakubu Dogara of directing his cohorts to seal his office in order to destroy evidence. 2. Buhari had a hand in messy Edo... Read More

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September 30, 2016

Buhari had a hand in messy Edo election – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused President Muhammadu Buhari of being party to the sham it observed during the Edo election. In a statement released by its National spokesman, Dayo Adeyeye, the party said the President’s decision to congratulate Godwin Obaseki of the APC “has shown where he belongs”. “President Buhari’s congratulatory message to Godwin Obaseki... Read More

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September 30, 2016

Edo election: Deputy Governor-elect, Shuaibu denies threatening collation officer

The Deputy Governor-elect of Edo State, Phillip Shuaibu on Thursday said he didn’t threaten the Collation Officer for Etsako West Local Government Area, while results were being collated. The Collation Officer, Prof. Adewole Atere had alleged that Shuaibu threatened him and wanted him to manipulate the results. But Shuaibu while responding debunked the claims as false. He... Read More

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September 30, 2016

Edo election: Obaseki’s victory not the peoples’ choice – Tom Ikimi

Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Chief Tom Ikimi,has claimed that the Edo sate governorship result was manipulated to favour the All Progressives Congress. In an interview with Punch on Thursday, Ikimi said the results were not in tandem with the peoples’ choice. He said, “All I can say is that I dispute the election completely. I... Read More

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September 29, 2016

#EdoDecides: APC set for victory as Obaseki leads with 64,867 votes

The All Progressives Congress (APC) is set to win the Edo State governorship election as its candidate Godwin Obaseki has won in 12 of the 16 Local Government Areas announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Obaseki has 293,549 votes against 228,682 polled by his closest challenger, Pastor Ize-Iyamu of the Peoples Democratic Party... Read More

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September 29, 2016

#EdoDecides: Obaseki in early lead

The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Godwin Obaseki has taken an early lead in the Edo election over his Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) counterpart Pastor Ize-Iyamu. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced results in nine Local Government Areas with the APC winning five, while the PDP won the remaining four.... Read More

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September 29, 2016

#EdoDecides: Obaseki’s running mate protests election cancellation

The running mate of the All Progressive Congress (APC) candidate, Godwin Obaseki in the Edo election, Philip Shaibu on Thursday stormed the collation centre of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to protest the cancellation of the election in his polling unit. Shaibu who voted at Unit 11 in Auchi, Estako West Local Government Area arrived... Read More

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September 29, 2016

#EdoDecides: Results to be collated on Thursday – INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it would begin the collation of results for the Edo election on Thursday. The Edo state Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Mr Sam Olumekun disclosed this in Benin on Wednesday after a closed-door meeting with a National Commissioner and two Resident Electoral Commissioners at 11.20 p.m. Olumekun did not give reasons for... Read More

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September 28, 2016

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove the conversation today. Edo governorship election ongoing The Edo governorship election took place today and results have started filtering in. 2. House of Reps suspends Jibrin over budget padding allegations The House of Representatives on Wednesday suspended the former Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations, Abdulmumin... Read More

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September 28, 2016

#EdoDecides: ‘There are reports of stolen card readers and sporadic shooting’ – Oshiomhole

Edo State governor Adams Oshiomhole says even though the election has been peaceful so far he has received reports of card readers being stolen, as well as cases of sporadic shooting, Daily Times reports. Oshiomhole said this after casting his vote at Unit 1, Ward 10, Iyamho Primary School in Etsako West Local Government Area of the state.... Read More

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September 28, 2016

#EdoDecides: PDP alleges electoral malpractice by APC, security agencies (WATCH)

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has alleged that its rival, the All Progressives Congress (APC) is using some policemen and soldiers to perpetrate electoral malpractice at the ongoing Edo governorship election. The party through its Twitter handle said some soldiers and policemen allegedly stormed the Etsako East Ward 1 Unit 3 voting centre and carried... Read More

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September 28, 2016

Demola Olarewaju: Osagie Ize-Iyamu’s pathway to final victory in Edo

On the 12th of November this year, the eight year tenure of Governor Adams Oshiomhole comes to an end as he hands over to his successor. There are a number of candidates jostling to replace him but the race is mainly between two men: Godwin Obaseki of the APC which is the party of the... Read More

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September 28, 2016

Deji Adeyanju: 5 things Edo voters must do today

As voters in Edo State go out later today to elect a candidate to fill the office of Governor of Edo State for the next four (4) years, they must do the following in order to ensure that their collective will prevails and that their votes count: 1. Make sure that their mobile phones and... Read More

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September 27, 2016

The Media Blog: That’s how the Nigerian Army packed 10 journalists from one media house

The Nigerian Army now suddenly has an interest in the media. Before you start thinking it’s good stuff, let’s put it to you like this: The Nigerian Army is crossing lines and attempting to silence the Nigerian media. First, it was Ahmad Salkida, the journalist who has exclusive access to Boko Haram. He got arrested... Read More

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September 27, 2016

Ondo primary: I will reply Tinubu soon – Oyegun

The national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) John Odigie-Oyegun says he will respond to Tinubu’s claim on the role he (Oyegun) played in the emergence of Rotimi Akeredolu as the party’s candidate for the Ondo governorship election. Oyegun who spoke in Benin city, the Edo state capital on Monday said he would not... Read More

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September 24, 2016

Edo governorship: APC planning to rig election – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed claims by the All Progressives Congress (APC) that it had plans to rig Wednesday’s governorship election in Edo state. It said the Director General, Obaseki Campaign Organization, John Osakue claim’s was a “smokescreen designed to deceive Nigerians”. The party in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary Prince Dayo... Read More

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September 22, 2016

Edo election: 10 arrested persons not journalists – Army

The Nigerian Army has debunked claims by an online news media (not YNaija) that it arrested ten journalists on Thursday. In a statement issued by its spokesman Colonel Sani Usman, the Army said it arrested the persons in conjunction with operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS). The statement said the persons upon arrest did... Read More

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September 21, 2016

Drones will be used for Edo election – Army

Barely a week to the Edo governorship election security agencies are putting final touches in ensuring a hitch free process. As part its plans, the Nigeria Army says it would use drones during the September 28 governorship election in Edo State, The Punch reports. This was disclosed by the Commander of the 4 Brigade Command, Brigadier General... Read More

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September 16, 2016

The YNaija Tracklist: Trump in excellent health | Okorocha sacks commissioners

From the papers this morning – a tracklist Rio Paralympics: Iyiazi gets 12th medal for Team Nigeria – YNaija PDP factions submit different candidates’ names for Ondo gov. polls – YNaija I am sometimes tempted to represent another country says Okagbare – YNaija New election date clashes with WASSCE exams again – YNaija FG can’t... Read More

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Wike says he doesn't cast aspersions on judges | YNaija.com

September 15, 2016

Oshiomhole is too old to be telling lies – Wike

Rivers state governor Nyesom Wike has called on his Edo state counterpart Adams Oshiomhole to stop telling lies at his old age, according to The Punch. Wike made the remark on Wednesday when he granted audience to the Inter-Party Advisory Council, Rivers State chapter at the Government House in Port Harcourt. He said allegations by Oshiomhole that he... Read More

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