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Governor Akeredolu and his Deputy receive their Certificate of Return

Rotimi Akeredolu who was re-elected as Governor of Ondo state, has received his certificate of return alongside his Deputy, Lucky Ayedatiwa. Presenting the certificate of return to Akeredolu and Aiyedatiwa, Ondo Resident Electoral Commissioner Ambassador Rufus Akeju urged the Governor to continue to provide basic services, basic amenities and infrastructure for the masses. Akeredolu on his own part hailed…

Former Delta state Governor Uduaghan dumps APC, returns to PDP

Former Governor of Delta State, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has formally defected from the All Progressives Congress to the Peoples Democratic Party. Uduaghan who formally rejoined the PDP on Monday September 28, at his hometown, Abigborodo in Warri North Local Government Area of the State, defected to the APC where he contested and lost the Delta South Senatorial seat…

INEC issues certificate of return to Edo state governor, Godwin Obaseki

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has presented a certificate of return to Godwin Obaseki as the elected governor of Edo state. Governor Obaseki and his deputy, Philip Shaibu, both of whom contested in the state governorship election under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), were presented with the certificate in Edo on Tuesday, September 22.…

Edo people voted against injustice – Rochas Okorocha reacts to APC’s loss in governorship election

All Progressives Congress senator, Rochas Okorocha has reacted to his party’s loss in the governorship election held in Edo state on September 19.  The former Governor of Imo state who noted that the people of Edo State revolted against injustice in the recently concluded governorship, also alleged that his party has failed to address some issues threatening…

“The End of Godfatherism Has Come” Atiku Abubakar reacts to Obaseki’s win; urges Ize-Iyamu to work with Obaseki and let go of the “leprous hand he is now holding”

Former Presidential aspirant, Atiku Abubakar has congratulated Governor Godwin Obaseki after he won the Edo state governorship election. Taking to Twitter, the former Vice President of Nigeria said Obaseki’s win signifies “the end of Godfatherism” in Nigeria. Atiku Abubakar also commended the people of Edo State “for their resilience in the face of the forces arrayed…

I’m disappointed in INEC- Governor Obaseki says as he casts his votes at Edo governorship election

Edo Governor, Godwin Obaseki has expressed disappointment at the conduct of the ongoing governorship election in the state. Obaseki expressed his disappointment after casting his vote at his Polling Unit 19, Ward 4, Oredo Local Government Area (LGA). He specifically faulted the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for inadequate preparations as some of the card readers…