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  • #EdoDecides2020: INEC begins release of Edo election results

    #EdoDecides2020: INEC begins release of Edo election results

    The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday began the collation of results from 18 local government areas of Edo.

    The Resident Electoral Commissioner for INEC in Edo, Mr Johnson Alalibo, gave the name of the Returning Officer for Edo governorship election, to include Prof. Akpofure Rem-Rukeh, the Vice-Chancellor of University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun.

    Alalibi declared that the results from 13 local government were ready for collation.

    “This is final stage of the election and I urge you to be calm, if you have any protest we will recognise you to speak,” he said.

    The results as declared by the collation officer for Igueben, APC – 5179 and PDP – 7870. Registered voters – 46838, accredited – 13404, total valid votes – 13179, rejected votes – 212 and total vote cast – 13 382

    Esan North East: APC – 6556, PDP – 13579, registered voters – 84241, accredited – 20825, total valid – 20369, rejected – 361, total vote cast – 20730.

    Esan Central: APC – 6719, PDP – 10,694. Registered voters – 55569, accredited – 17931, total valid votes – 17672, rejected – 242, total vote cast – 17914.

    Ikpoba-Okha APC 18218, PDP 41030. Register voters 310073, accredited 61731, total valid votes 60052, rejected 1378, total vote cast 61430

    Uhumwode local government are APC-5972, PDP-10022, ZLP-5 and YPP-2. Number of registered voters was 73416, accredited 16741, total valid votes 16283, rejected 352, total votes cast 16635

    Egor APC 10202, PDP27621. Register voters 219841, accredited 39709, total valid votes 38396, rejected 955, total votes cast 39351

    Owan East APC 19295, PDP 14762. Register voters 91769 accredited 34819, total valid votes 34246, rejected 515, total votes cast 34761

    Owan West, APC 11193, PDP 11485. Register voters 61193, accredited 23294, total valid votes 22849, rejected 404, total votes cast 23253

    Oredo local government, AA-8, ADC- 160, ADP-256, APC-18,365 and PDP- 43498.Register voters 309968, accredited voters 64783, total valid votes 62578, rejected 1302 and total votes cast 63,880

    Esan South East, APC 9237, PDP 10563, register voters 73907, accredited 20274, total valid votes 19896, rejected 307, total votes cast 20203.

    Ovia North East, APC 9907, PDP 16987. Register voters 143009, accredited 28607, total valid votes 27437, rejected votes 934 and total votes cast 28371

    Etsako West, APC 26140, PDP 17959. Register voters 158899, accredited 48846, total valid votes 44539, rejected 2828, total votes cast 47367.

    Oredo, APC 18365, PDP 43498. Register voters 309968, accredited 64783, total valid votes 62578, rejected 1302 and total votes cast 63880.

    Esan West, APC 7189, PDP 17434. Register voters 99983, accredited 25530, total valid votes 24880,rejected 579 and total vote cast 25459.

  • Edo poll: Police arrest INEC Ad-hoc official over plot to manipulate voting

    Edo poll: Police arrest INEC Ad-hoc official over plot to manipulate voting

    The police on Saturday arrested an ad-hoc official of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Edo state over an attempt to manipulate the voting system.

    The official, a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) who is the presiding officer at ward four, unit seven in Eguare Primary School, Edo, was said to have handed over multiple ballot papers to a voter to slot into the vote boxes.

    The state’s governorship election is in progress with Godwin Obaseki, incumbent governor and candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and Osagie Ize-Iyamu, his APC counterpart, as the two major contenders.

    According to reports, the voter, alleged to be a supporter of the APC, was spotted by witnesses who alerted security agents when he attempted slotting the papers into the ballot boxes.

    The voter subsequently confessed to being handed the ballot papers by the ad-hoc INEC official.

    The corps member was taken to a police station for questioning.

  • #EdoDecides2020: ‘What is ongoing in Edo is coup, not election – Concerned Nigerians

    #EdoDecides2020: ‘What is ongoing in Edo is coup, not election – Concerned Nigerians

    Concerned Nigerians group has berated President Muhammadu Buhari’s led government over its over bearing influence in the conduct of elections in Nigeria since his party, the All Progressives Congress won in 2015.

    The group’s convener, Deji Adeyanju in a press statement made available to newsmen said, the ongoing Edo governorship election is a travesty.

    “The governorship poll ongoing in Edo is a travesty. The umpire, the Independent National Electoral Commission, Security agents must take responsibility for the violence, voter apathy and electoral fraud that is being witnessed.”

    “It’s appalling that after deploying 33,000 armed police men, Soldiers, the DSS operatives to protect lives and property of the people, the election is still marred with violence. The Security agents I learnt, are intimidating voters, electoral officers and hounding opposition members.”

    “There’s no better time to sign the electoral reform Bill into law than now. Buhari must take cognizance of the fact that he is one of the biggest beneficiaries of a free, fair and credible election and as such, must not deny others of this privilege.”

    “In view of the foregoing, What is happening in Edo can be likened to a coup. It’s an unconstitutional change of government. President Buhari has legalized vote buying and violence. To win any election now, what is required of politicians is to recruit enough thugs, compromise security agents, INEC officials sent to conduct elections. It is unfortunate and must be condemned by all and sundry.”

    Adeyanju also enjoined the international community to watch closely, those perpetrating violence and subverting the will of the people.

  • #EdoDecides2020: Governorship candidate held down in Lagos over ill-health, expresses sadness for not participating in poll

    #EdoDecides2020: Governorship candidate held down in Lagos over ill-health, expresses sadness for not participating in poll

    A governorship candidate in the ongoing Edo State governorship election, Mabel Oboh was unable to perform her civil responsibility because of her ill-health.

    TheNewsGuru.com, TNG reports that Mabel, the governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) election earlier left Benin for Lagos for medical care when her health deteriorated.

    She is from Edo Central Senatorial District of the state and has been receiving medical attention in Lagos.

    She, however, said she was confident that the ”Edo people would have made their choice at the end of today’s exercise.”

    Oboh said, “For me, it is very sad not to have participated in the election due to ill health. However, it is just only one vote that is lost and I have been getting briefings from all my party leaders that are on the ground in different parts of the state.

    “At this time, it is not about the individuals anymore, it is about Edo State and if the people decide how they want it. I will be happy with any decision they take, if it is me, I will invite them to work with me and on the other hand, I will work with them for the development of the state.”

    The former journalist/broadcaster said she got information from her field representatives that there was violence in some parts of the state.

    “I got a negative report that there was violence in one or two areas, but I think the security agencies are up to the task,” she added.

  • #EdoDecides2020: We’ll emerge victorious, Ize-Iyamu’s running mate boasts

    #EdoDecides2020: We’ll emerge victorious, Ize-Iyamu’s running mate boasts

    Deputy Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in the ongoing Edo State election, Mallam Gani Audu, has assured the party will carry the day.

    Audu, a former Chairman of Etsako West Local Government Council, spoke at Unit 13, Ward 7, Ughiole Primary School, Aviele, Etsako West LGA in Edo North Senatorial District, after casting his vote at 11:11 a.m.

    He described the turnout of voters as massive and impressive, the first of its kind in the area.

    Audu also urged the voters across Edo to continue to give peace a chance.

    The governorship election in Edo Central and Edo North Senatorial Districts witnessed heavy security and massive turnout of the electorate, with the weather being very clement and voting being done peacefully.

    The Nation observed voters at Eguare Primary School, Ekpoma, Esan West LGA in Edo Central senatorial district conducted themselves peacefully with many security personnel deployed in the area.

    While at Unit 13, Ward 7, Ughiole Primary School, Aviele, Etsako West LGA in Edo North senatorial district, a security helicopter overflew the area around 10:02 am to ensure the election was devoid of violence.

    Besides the voters from Unit 13, Ward 7, other voters of Unit 14 in the same Ughiole Primary School, Aviele also performed their civic responsibility by voting for candidates of their choice.

    A member of staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) at Unit 13, Ward 7, Aviele, who simply identified herself as Miss Favour, described the election as peaceful.

  • #EdoDecides2020: [Video] Moment thugs attempted to disrupt electoral process at Obaseki’s polling unit

    #EdoDecides2020: [Video] Moment thugs attempted to disrupt electoral process at Obaseki’s polling unit

    Suspected hoodlums on Saturday disrupted the electoral process at the polling unit 19, ward 04, Oredo local government area of Edo of Governor Godwin Obaseki.

    Acording to reports, the suspected thugs broke attempted to disrupt the voting process as soon as the Governor entered the unit.

    In the video, party supporters were seen in the video attacking one another.

    Watch the video:

  • #EdoDecides2020: Oshiomhole votes, gives process pass mark [Photos]

    #EdoDecides2020: Oshiomhole votes, gives process pass mark [Photos]

    Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress has cast his vote at ward 10 polling unit 001 in Etsako West Local government.

    The former national chairman gave the whole voting process a pass mark but complained about a faulty card reader that appears to be slowing down the process at his polling unit.

  • #EdoDecides2020: ‘INEC raises alarm over shootings, hijack of electoral materials, vote buying…’

    #EdoDecides2020: ‘INEC raises alarm over shootings, hijack of electoral materials, vote buying…’

    The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has confirmed a shooting incident in Orhionmwon local government area of Edo state, saying it was working with the police and other security agencies to ensure the peaceful conduct of the ongoing governorship election.

    INEC also said it was in receipt of images showing the alleged hijack of electoral materials in Ward 9, Unit 15 of Egor local government area, saying while it was working to salvage the situation, it may be forced to take decisive action against results generated from the affected unit.

    Chairman of the Commission, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu stated this Saturday morning in Abuja in his preliminary address at the “Edo Governorship Election Virtual Situation Control Room” which is holding through Zoom.

    Yakubu who condemned reports of vote-buying and selling also frowned at the violation of Covid-19 safety protocols especially with regards to the social distancing rule.

    The commission added that in places where some Smart Card Readers malfunctioned, it has had to activate its backup system and has replaced all faulty card readers.

    It added that the few ad hoc staff who could not get their stipends the previous day have now been settled and are at their work stations, conducting the elections.

    Meanwhile, One person has been reportedly shot at Ologbo in Ikpoba Okah LGA, Edo State.

    Contacted on the alleged shooting at Ologbo Dukedoom, the Enogie, HRH Jason Owen Akenzua, said he heard gunshots and when he contacted the DPO, he was told that it was police that fired shots when the place was rowdy.

  • #EdoDecides2020: Ize-Iyamu votes, says he’s confident of winning [+ Photos]

    #EdoDecides2020: Ize-Iyamu votes, says he’s confident of winning [+ Photos]

    The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Edo Governorship election on Saturday, September 19, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, said he is confident of victory.


    He made the remarks after casting his vote at Ugboko ward 4, unit 26, Orhionmwon Local Government Council of the state at about 9: 25 am.

    Ize-Iyamu joined the queue at his polling unit located at Iguododo Primary school at about 9:20am before casting his vote at about 9: 25am.

    He commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the peaceful conduct of the electoral process.

    He also commended INEC for adhering to the COVID-19 protocol.

    “The process is good and going on smoothly; there is no thuggery and violence, the place is peaceful and calm.

    “I am happy that INEC has a thermometer to check the temperature and they also give out facemasks to our people.

    “We encourage our people to come out in batches so they can strictly adhere to the Covid-19 protocols of social distances”.

    He said he had not been able to get information about the conduct of the election across the state due to the poor network at his voting community.

  • Edo 2020: On no account should anything happen to Wike, Rivers NASS caucus tells IGP

    Edo 2020: On no account should anything happen to Wike, Rivers NASS caucus tells IGP

    …says siege on PDP Govs a breach by Nigerian police

    The Rivers State National Assembly caucus has cautioned the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu that on no account should anything happen to the Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike who is on an official assignment to Edo State.

    This was contained in a statement jointly signed by Senator George Sekibo and Rep Kingsley Ogundu Chinda, both leaders of the Rivers State, National Assembly Caucus.

    The caucus condemned the siege allegedly laid by over 300 police men on the hotel Wike and other Peoples Democratic Party, PDP governors lodged in Benin City, the Edo State capital.

    In the statement, the Rivers NASS caucus said “the attention of the Rivers State caucus in the National Assembly has been drawn to the very unfortunate, undemocratic and unjustifiable siege by over 300 gun wielding policemen on the Hotel where His Excellency, NYESOM E. WIKE, Governor of our dear Rivers State is staying in Benin City, the Edo State Capital.

    “We are troubled that this shameful action is led by no less a person than DIG Leye Oyebanji who has and is still issuing threats to the Governor to leave Edo State even when the Governors of Kano and Imo States are freely moving around Benin City without molestation, threats, harassment, intimidation and confinement.

    “We are aware that the Governor is the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party’s National Campaign Council just as Ganduje represents the same to the APC.

    “Furthermore, the Rivers State Governor has committed no offense and is also protected by immunity under our laws.

    “We are afraid that this action will further widen the fractured parts and points of Nigeria especially at this time when the report of the obvious slide to the status of a failed State.

    “Let us warn that should anything untoward befall our Governor, the consequences could be dire as we call on Mr President to reign in all actors in this shameful, dishourable and undemocratic show of shame and ensure a free, fair, credible and peaceful election.

    We call on the international community to note the conspirators in this naked rape on democracy and democratic institutions in Nigeria.