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Edo governorship election

September 22, 2024

Edo Election: INEC suspends collation, awaits results from two LGAs

The returning officer said the suspension, which took effect immediately, will last until 5:00 p.m., when collation is expected to resume.

Election results collation
September 20, 2024

Goodluck Jonathan begs for peace in Edo governorship election

“For democracy to endure, our leadership recruitment process must be devoid of all forms of manipulation,” said Mr Jonathan.

Jonathan and Mr Godwin Obaseki
September 18, 2024

NSCDC deploys 6,433 operatives for Edo governorship election

NSCDC has deployed 6,433 operatives to provide security ahead of the Edo governorship election on Saturday.

Civil Defence officers
September 9, 2024

Edo Election: PDP calls on IGP Egbetokun to stop alleged attacks on members

Mr Ologunagba said the party would also stand with the people to protect the country’s democracy.

Debo Ologunagba
September 4, 2024

APC urges NDLEA to conduct drug tests on Edo guber candidates

“A test for all of them will unveil their level of sanity,” he said.

NDLEA
August 29, 2024

Edo Guber: INEC fixes September 12 for signing of peace accord

Mr Yakubu urged political parties in the state to maintain decorum and civility in their campaigns and comply with the commission’s regulations.

Mahmood Yakubu
July 21, 2024

Shaibu warns against violence ahead of Edo governorship poll

“You must stand your ground to make sure that democracy succeeds,” said the deputy governor.

Philips Shaibu (credit: per 2nd news)
May 31, 2024

INEC urges peaceful conduct ahead of Edo governorship election

He said violence would not give any politician or political party any advantage in the election.

Mahmood Yakubu
February 28, 2024
Asue Ighodalo
February 26, 2024

Edo 2024: Ighodalo congratulates APC, LP candidates; calls for issue-based campaigns

Mr Ighodalo restated his firm belief that Edo’s strength was the unity of its people.

L-R: Asue Ighodalo, Monday Okpebholo and Olumide Akpata