Edo 2020
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Edo election: Presiding officers insist on no face masks, no voting
Presiding Officers in the Edo governorship election have said that no electorate will be allowed to vote without wearing a face mask in compliance with the COVID-19 safety protocols.
They also insist on adherence to social distancing as provided in...
Politics
Edo 2020: Massive turnout of voters witnessed at polling units
As Edo elects its governor, a large turnout of voters has been reported across all polling units in Esan West Local Government Area of the state.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that most of the voters arrived the...
Politics
Edo 2020: Voters observe social distancing
Voters in Gov. Godwin Obaseki’s polling unit, Oredo Ward 4, Emokpae Model Primary School, Benin City, were seen observing physical distancing, washing hands and wearing face masks to curtail the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19).
News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports...
Politics
Edo 2020: I want INEC to conduct free, fair elections — Gov. Obaseki
The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in the Edo governorship election, Gov. Godwin Obaseki, on Sunday expressed belief that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), would conduct free, fair and credible elections in Edo.
Obaseki stated this when...
Politics
Edo 2020: PDP allegations false, baseless – INEC commissioner
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has denied the allegations by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), that it was working with the All Progressives Congress (APC), to rig the Edo governorship election holding on Sept. 19.
Dr Mustafa Lecky,...
Politics
Edo 2020: Butchers endorse Obaseki for 2nd term
Butchers in Edo on Wednesday shutdown abattoirs, meat markets and shops in the state in solidarity for the reelection of Gov. Godwin Obaseki.
The butchers took to major streets in Benin with a life cow to demonstrate their...
Politics
Edo 2020: PDP urges INEC, security agencies to be neutral
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Edo has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and Security Agencies for the state’s governorship election to carry out their statutory responsibilities based on their sworn oath of office.
The governorship...
Politics
Apostle Suleman pledges support for Obaseki’s administration, prays for electoral victory
Apostle Johnson Suleman, General Overseer, Omega Fire Ministries International, on Sunday pledged the Church’s continued support for the administration of Gov. Godwin Obaseki.
Obaseki is the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), for the Edo Gubernatorial Election scheduled for...
Politics
Obaseki seeks voter support to continue development of Edo
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has said that his administration was doing a lot in the development of Edo and and could not afford to stop now.
Obaseki stated this on Thursday in Benin during the...
Politics
Arewa forum in Edo backs Gov. Obaseki’s re-election bid
Arewa Forum in Edo has declared support for the re-election of the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo, ahead of the Sept. 19, gubernatorial election in the state.
The President of Edo AREWA, Alhaji...
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