Edo Guber 2024
22 Sep
Afrobeats singer, Davido, has urged voters in Edo State to remain vigilant as the gubernatorial election unfolds, saying that winning at the polls does not always mean being declared the winner. The singer made this statement on his X handle on Saturday. “Winning is one thing. Being declared a winner is another thing! …. From…
14 Sep
Sovereignty in any democracy rests ultimately with the people and how they choose to exercise such powers is up to them and goes a long way in determining what kind of government they get. It is in this light that the popular refrain that says every nation deserves the kind of political leadership it gets…
13 Mar
There are indications that the Edo State All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in the September election, Monday Opkebholo, has settled for a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Legacy Group, Omoregie Ogbeide-Ihama, as his running mate.
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Nigeria as a country is at a crossroad once again. This crossroad could be the aftermath of the 2023 general elections or the seemingly lack of genuine attempt to balance the economic burden recently induced by the exchange rate of the Naira and make the country a productive nation.
11 Feb
In the colourful weave of Edo State politics ahead of the gubernatorial election, a question echoes everywhere; it has evolved into an anthem that resonates across every nook and cranny – “Who is Your Guy?”
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