Tag: Francis Okiye
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Edo speaker congratulates Obaseki, commends Buhari, INEC, others
The Speaker of Edo House of Assembly, Francis Okiye, on Monday congratulated Gov. Godwin Obaseki and his deputy Philip Shaibu, describing their re-election as a victory for democracy and Edo people. This is contained in statement signed by the Speaker and made available to newsmen in Benin. “On behalf of my family, Members and Staff…
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Edo 2020: My deputy, others free to back Ize-Iyamu – Speaker
The Speaker of Edo House of Assembly, Francis Okiye, on Tuesday said there was nothing unusual about the lawmakers backing the candidates of their choice for the Sept. 19 governorship poll in the state. Okiye was reacting to the Monday endorsement of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Osgie Ize-Iyamu, by the Deputy Speaker, Yekini Idiaye,…