Edo Decides 2024
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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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INEC declares APC’s Okpebholo winner
The All Progressives Congress candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has emerged victorious at the just concluded Edo State governorship election. Okpebholo beat his main challengers, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Asue Ighodalo, and that of the Labour Party, Olumide Akpata. The Returning Officer, Prof. Faruk Kuta, declared Okpebholo as the winner of the poll at the collation centre in…
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Edo decides 2024:PDP rejects results, alleges irregularities in three LGAs
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State has rejected the results of the recent governorship election declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in three local government areas, citing alleged irregularities in the collation process. The party has raised concerns about the results from Akoko Edo, Egor, and Etsako West LGAs, claiming the figures do not reflect the…
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APC leads PDP with 48,000 votes after results from 16 LGAs
The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate Monday Okpebholo has taken the lead in the Edo State governorship election. Okpebholo has over 48,000 more votes ahead of his closest rival Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Of the 16 local government area results declared so far at the INEC Collation Centre in Benin City on Sunday, Okpebholo who represents…
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Governor Fintiri under fire for announcing results, as Obaseki defends visit to INEC
Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has come under criticism for announcing results of the Edo Governorship Election, just as his Edo State counterpart, Godwin Obaseki has defended his visit to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office in Benin. Fintiri had reeled out results of some polling units and local governments, in contravention of the Electoral Act, which grants the…
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VIDEO: APC Govs., National Chairman celebrate at situation room
A viral video has emerged showing All Progressive Congress (APC) governors, the National Chairman, and other top officials celebrating inside the APC situation room as the party secured victory in the Edo governorship election. The room erupted in cheers and applause as results confirmed APC’s triumph, with Senator Monday Okpebholo declared the winner. The video captures moments of jubilation, with…
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