Mr Aginbatse also alleged that Mr Okpebholo had August 1, 1977, as his date of birth on his INEC voter card.
Mr Melaye’s suspension was announced in a statement by the PDP ward chairman, Abayomi Osamika, and secretary, Yodson Dayo, on Friday in Lokoja.
He commiserated with the victims’ families and pledged to work with authorities to support and protect the affected communities.
Anthony Aziegbemi, Edo PDP chairman, told journalists in Benin that the party lacked confidence in the REC’s ability to conduct the election without bias.
INEC has extended the collection of PVCs to September 15 in Edo, preparatory to the state’s governorship election on September 21.
The Sokoto Executive Council has approved N119 billion for submission to the House of Assembly as a supplementary budget.
Mr Mohammed said the NTC engaged and mobilised all relevant stakeholders to ensure that the party recovered from what it described as Mr Abure’s illegality and corruption.
The auditor-general for the federation, Shaakaa Chira, says improved funding is necessary to make the office perform effectively.
Governor Umaru Bago says his administration will not hesitate to implement the N70,000 minimum wage as far as resources are available.
Justice Quadiri earlier dismissed Mr Imasuangbon’s suit for want of merit.
