Edo Decides 2024
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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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Akpata criticizes Edo election, expresses readiness for public service
Labour Party’s governorship candidate in the Edo State election, Olumide Akpata, has condemned last Saturday’s election, alleging widespread vote-buying by the two major political parties, the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Speaking at a press conference on Monday, Akpata described the election as lacking integrity and characterized it as a “transaction” rather than a democratic…
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Edo election: IMPI slams pro-PDP allegations, defends transparency, security conduct
The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has dismissed allegations made by a coalition of civil society groups regarding the transparency of the Edo State Gubernatorial election, describing the claims as a partisan attack driven by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). In a statement signed by its Chairman, Niyi Akinsiju, IMPI noted that the allegations mirrored the PDP’s grievances over…
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Senator Jimoh Ibrahim congratulates Okpebholo on election victory
As Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo winner of the gubernatorial election in Edo State, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim has congratulated him on his victory. In a statement personally signed by the Senator currently representing Ondo Southern Senatorial District at the Senate on Monday, he described the victory of Okpebholo as the will…
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PAF condemns PDP Governors’ conduct in Edo election as threat to democracy
The Patriotism Awareness Forum (PAF) has denounced the actions of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum regarding the recently concluded Edo State gubernatorial election, labeling their behavior as a threat to democracy and national security. In a statement signed by Nelson Ekujumi, the group’s Convener, and Peter Claver Oparah, Co-Convener, PAF expressed outrage over the alleged announcement of a…
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President Tinubu hails APC victory in Edo governorship election
…commends peaceful conduct By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Senator Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, on his victory in the Edo State governorship election held on Saturday. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Okpebholo the winner on Sunday after he defeated his opponents in the race. In a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser…
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