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Edo assembly

February 6, 2024

Edo Assembly lifts suspension on member; commends Governor Obaseki for financial autonomy bill

The House has commended Governor Godwin Obaseki for assenting to the financial autonomy bill for the state legislature and judiciary passed in December 2023.

Edo Assembly, Godwin Obaseki
June 19, 2023

Edo Assembly adopts 60 days sitting calendar

Moving the motion, Mr Ojiezele said the first session has 60 sitting days for legislative activities.

Edo House of Assembly
June 8, 2023

Edo Assembly confirms 15 commissioners, holds valedictory session

Thereafter, Mr Onobun opened the floor as he thanked his colleagues and staff of the assembly for their support over the years.

Edo House of Assembly
January 9, 2023

Gunmen abduct former Edo lawmaker

It was gathered that Mr Edughele, was kidnapped while travelling from Orhionmwon to Benin City.

Silhouette of Gunmen used to illustrate the story
March 30, 2022

Edo Assembly finally passes anti-open grazing bill

Last year, Governor Godwin Obaseki described as senseless the enactment of the anti-open grazing law by southern state governors.

Edo House of Assembly
March 8, 2022

Edo assembly won’t be in crisis if women were elected: Obaseki

“The crisis we have may have been avoided if we had more voices of reason in that house.”

Godwin Obaseki
February 21, 2022

Anti-open grazing bill scales second reading in Edo assembly

Assembly members believe that the bill will encourage modern ranching and create wealth for the state.

Godwin Obaseki
October 6, 2020

Obaseki says can’t directly intervene in Edo assembly dispute

The removal of 14 MPs has put the state assembly in some disorder.

Edo governor Godwin Obaseki