Edo Decides 2024
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Jimoh Ibrahim tasks World Bank/IMF on effective data usage for Africa’s development
The senator representing Ondo South Senatorial District and Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of Global Fleet Group, Senator, Bar. Jimoh Ibrahim has tasked Africa economies, the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the positive impact of data on Africa’s development agenda. Speaking at the sidelines of the ongoing IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington DC, he said that data is…
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Edo governorship election tribunal affirms Okpebholo as governor
The Edo state governorship election petition tribunal has affirmed Sen. Monday Okpebholo as the duly elected governor of Edo. The tribunal in three respective judgments dismissed the petition filed by the PDP, Action Alliance and Accord party. The tribunal held that the People’s Democratic Party failed to call witnesses to prove its case of overvoting The PDP failed to call…
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Edo governorship tribunal throws out Accord Party’s petition against Okpebholo
The Edo Governorship Election Petition Tribunal on Wednesday dismissed the Petition of Accord Party, alleging non-compliance and declaration of Governor Okpebholo, as Governor of Edo State. This ruling came after the dismissal of the petition instituted by the Action Alliance (AA) and one Adekunle Omoaje, against Governor Monday Okpebholo and the All Progressives Congress (APC), for lacking in merit and…
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Edo governorship tribunal dismisses AA’s petition against APC, Okpebholo
The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Abuja has dismissed the petition filed by the Action Alliance and Adekunle Omoaje against the election of Governor Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress and the Independent National Electoral Commission. In its judgment on Wednesday, the three-member tribunal struck out the petition, describing it as lacking merit and frivolous. AA and Omoaje…
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Edo Guber: Tribunal holds inaugural sitting, pre-hearing session
The 2024 Edo Governorship election petition tribunal sitting in Benin City the Edo State capital has held its inaugural session ahead of pre-hearing sittings. The chairman of the three-member panel, Justice Wilfred Kpochi in his speech said he observed the atmosphere in the courtroom was calm and sought the cooperation of counsel, to ensure it remains to achieve seamless proceedings.…
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Tinubu urges Edo governor-elect to prioritize development, assures support
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has called on Edo State Governor-elect, Senator Monday Okpebholo, to prioritize the development of the state, assuring him of full support from the Federal Government and the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF). The President made this call on Thursday in Abuja during a meeting with the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), where Okpebholo…
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Governor-Elect Okpebholo vows to serve Edo people, Oshiomhole hails victory
By Kunle Sanni The Edo State Governor-elect, Monday Okpebholo, has pledged to serve the people of Edo with dedication and commitment, promising significant development across the state. Speaking to State House reporters after meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday, where he presented his certificate of return from INEC following his recent election victory,…
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Edo Guber Poll: INEC issues Certificates of Return to Okpebholo, Idahosa
The Independent National Electoral Commission has issued certificates of return to the Edo State Governor-elect, Monday Okpebholo, and his Deputy, Dennis Idahosa. The certificates were issued to them by the INEC’s National Commissioner in charge of Edo State, Rhoda Gumus, on Thursday, five days after Okpebholo and his deputy were declared the winner of the poll. The issuance of certificates…
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US lauds conduct of Edo governorship election
By Kunle Sanni The United States has commended the conduct of the recent Edo State governorship election, where the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo, emerged victorious. In a statement issued on Tuesday, US Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, described the election as “largely peaceful.” “The U.S. Mission in Nigeria commends the people of Edo State for the…
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Oyebanji congratulates Edo Governor-elect Okpebholo on election victory
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has extended his congratulations to Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for his victory in the just-concluded Edo State Governorship election. Okpebholo secured 291,667 votes, defeating his closest rival, Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who garnered 247,274 votes in the September 21 election, as declared by the Independent National…
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