Edo poll
30 Nov
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, on Saturday, alleged a grand plan by his predecessor, Godwin Obaseki, some members of the opposition parties of plotting a media trial to discredit his victory in the 21 September governorship election. This is contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua in Benin City. The governor…
19 Sep
Not many Nigerians can vouch for the integrity of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct free, fair, and credible elections due to its poor track record in the past.
14 Sep
Social inclusion and the protection of rights of Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) have become a cardinal point in the evaluation of governments and its institutions all over the world. International conventions frown at state parties that do not emplace mechanics for the inclusion of all segments of its population in civic activities, including elections.
13 Sep
The Coalition of Registered Political Parties (CRPP) in Edo State on Friday called on all contestants in the September 21st Edo governorship election to focus on issue-based campaigns devoid of mudslinging and rancour. The CRPP also urged the people of Edo State to rally support for the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Asue…
12 Sep
The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday objected to the signing of the Peace Accord organised
9 Sep
A group, Concerned Obidient Movement, has declared support for Mr. Asue Ighodalo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), candidate in the Sept. 21 Edo governorship election. READ ALSO:Edo poll: Era of pre-filled election result sheets over, INEC declares The leader of the group, Mr. Ikhuenbor Igbinevbo, told newsmen on Monday in…
6 Sep
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared that the era of pre-recorded election results, as witnessed during the last off-cycle governorship election in Kogi State, is over. The commission warned against attempts to forge election result sheets, noting that such attempts would be detected. It also stated that the recent fuel price hike would…
27 Aug
Independent National Electoral Commission Tuesday disclosed that 125,928 Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) have been collected in the state wit
13 Apr 2024
A former gubernatorial aspirant on the platform of the Labour Party (LP), Prince Tom Iseghohi, has clinched the ticket of the Action Alliance (AA) in the Edo governorship primary election. With his entry, the intriguing Edo State governorship battle is now a four-horse race that would be keenly contested by experienced candidates. Iseghohi, an erstwhile…
2 Mar 2024
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has stated that it will not extend the deadline for the nomination of candidates by political parties for the Edo State governorship election beyond Sunday, March 24, 2024.
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