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Pastor Ize-Iyamu: Governor Obaseki has failed Edo state
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in the September 19 election in Edo State, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, has said that governor Godwin Obaseki has failed in all sector of the state’s economy.
Edo guber: No clash between Governor Obaseki and deputy – aide
The Special Adviser to the Edo State Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr. Crusoe Osagie, has flayed rumours that there was a clash between Governor Godwin Obaseki and his deputy, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu.
PDP governors setup legal committee to address arbitrary, illegal deduction from federation account
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum has set up legal committee to address arbitrary and illegal deduction from federal account.
Edo guber: Governor Obaseki alleges plot to intimidate, arrest supporters
The Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has accused the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state of planning violence and importing arms to intimidate and harass his supporters as the September 19, 2020 gubernatorial election nears.
NBA election: Governor Obaseki congratulates Olumide Akpata
Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has congratulated Olumide Akpata on his emergence as the President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA).
Eid-El-Kabir: Edo governor urges Muslims to reflect on key messages of festival
Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has felicitated with Muslims on the occasion of Eid-El-Kabir, urging them to reflect on the key messages of the event which are sacrifice and penitence.
Edo guber: Betsy Obaseki charges charges women on political participation
Ahead of the September 19 governorship election in Edo state, Nigerian women have been urged to rise up and take their rightful place in politics, as politics is now changing for the better.
APC, PDP bicker over skirmishes at Oba of Benin’s palace
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Edo State, yesterday, engaged in a fierce war of words accusing each other of being responsible for last Saturday’s clash between their supporters that left many persons injured and several vehicles destroyed.
Governor Wike asks Edo people to reject ‘Oshiomhole’s candidate’
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has urged the people of Edo State to reject anyone presented by the former governor of the state, Adams Oshiomhole, saying godfatherism should not be allowed in the state.
Edo guber: Governor Obaseki flags off campaign tomorrow
Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki and candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the September 19, 2020 governorship election, will tomorrow, Saturday, July 25, 2020 flag off his re-election campaign.
Edo PDP vows to deliver Governor Obaseki for second term
The Edo State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has inaugurated its Campaign Council for the 2020 governorship election scheduled for September 19, 2020.
Governor Obaseki mourns Isa Funtua
The Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has expressed grief and shock over the passing of Ismai’la Isa Funtua, publisher, industrialist and founder of Bulet International Nigeria Limited, Isa Funtua, who died at age 78.
Comrade Oshiomhole only disappointed because Governor Obaseki refused to be used – spokesperson
Special Adviser to the Edo State Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr Crusoe Osagie, has said the former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, is only disappointed because Governor Godwin Obaseki refused to be used in his quest to become a godfather in the state.
Governor Obaseki, PDP mourn ex-Edo speaker
Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki and the state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party have mourned the death of former Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Alhaji Zakawanu Garuba.
Governor Ganduje: PDP only interested in Edo treasury
The Chairman of the All Progressive Congress National Campaign Council, Abdullahi Ganduje, on Monday said the opposition Peoples Democratic Party took the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, in because he is in control of the state treasury.
Edo guber: I almost quit from the race – Governor Obaseki
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State Friday said he almost quit on his second term bid at the peak of the crisis with his predecessor but for the encouragement, he got from fellow governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) extraction.
2023: Asiwaju Tinubu’s presidential ambition dead on arrival – PDP chieftain
People’s Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain and former Delta State governorship aspirant, Chief Sunny Onuesoke, has declared that the presidential ambition of former Lagos State governor, Senator Bola Tinubu is dead on arrival.
Governor Obaseki: How I survived epic political battles
The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has described the challenges he faced before getting a ticket to contest the 2020 governorship election in the state as “epic political battles”.
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Ondo PDP guber candidate on collision course with party leaders over choice of deputy
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