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  • Edo 2020: 35 political parties endorse Gov. Obaseki

    Edo 2020: 35 political parties endorse Gov. Obaseki

    A coalition of 35 registered political parties, under the aegies of Coalition of Political Parties (CPP), in Edo on Friday endorsed the re-election of governor Godwin Obaseki and Philip Shaibu for another four years.

    The Chairman of Social Democratic Party (SDP), and CPP in the state, Mr Collins Oreruan, told newsmen at a news conference in Benin that the 35 political parties had collapsed their structures to massively support the governor’s reelection bid.

    Oreruan said, “we resolved that instead of acting as individual entities, it will be more effective to support the governor as a block with our existing party structures across the state.

    “We also advise our governorship candidates of our respective parties to withdraw their aspirations and join hands with the governor to consolidate on the growth, developmental legacies and foundation he has laid in his first tenure.

    “We shall work in synergy with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), to mobilise voters at the grassroots for the re-election of the governor.

    “We have seen his positive economic development, positive industrial revolution, positive comprehensive qualitative educational programmes and positive agricultural value chains, among others,” he said.

    Oreruan noted that under Obaseki-led administration the state had witnessed peaceful atmosphere for businesses and industrial growth.

    He added that many employment opportunities had been created for the youth under Obaseki’s administration

    According to the CPP chairman, governor’s educational and agricultural revolution in the state has attracted commendations from national and international communities.

    Oreruan said the CPP’s support for Obaseki was total and that the coalition would campaign for the governor across the length and breadth of the state.

    He said, “Our support for Obaseki is total, cohesive, progressive and focused on better life for the people of the state.

    The CPP chairman listed some of the political parties to include Social Democratic party, SDP), United Peoples Party (UPP), Kowa Party, Accord Party, Action Democratic Party (ADP), African Action Congress (AAC), African Democratic Party (ADP), and All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA).

    Also speaking, the PDP deputy state chairman, Mr Harrison Omagbon, thanked the members of the CPP for the support and endorsement of the party’s candidate.

    Omagbon said, “this is a marriage of convenience to ensure victory for our governorship candidate.

    “PDP chose Obaseki because of his developmental strides in the state and his viability. We are convinced he will do more in his second tenure.

    Mr Kennedy Odion, the Chairman of United Peoples Party (UPP), who also spoke during the briefing, said the development strides of the governor informed the parties’ decision to collapse structures to ensure Obaseki’s re-election come September.

  • Edo 2020: Massive defection hits ADP

    Following the defection of Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), 106 members of the Action Democratic Party (ADP) have also defected to the PDP.

    The ADP defectors are from Egor, Ovia South West and Ovia North East Local Government Areas of Edo. The defections came as Edo State gets set for a governorship election, described by analysts as a two-horse race between the PDP and APC. The governorship election is slated for Sept. 19.

    Mr Oshodin Izedomwen, the Organising Secretary of the ADP in Edo, who led the defectors, said on Tuesday in Benin that the defection was part of their belief in the capacity of the PDP.

    He recalled that he was a founding member of the PDP and that he left the party because of some persons, whom he described as “strange bed fellows” who came to join the PDP.

    Izedomwen said that the other defectors and himself had now returned to the PDP because the “strange bed fellows had since left the party.

    “In politics, interest matters because it is always the driving force,” he stated.

    Receiving the defectors, the Edo State Chairman of the PDP, Dr Tony Aziegbemi, expressed delight with the defectors. He described the action of the new party members and their leader as a home coming.

    Aziegbemi assured the defectors that they would be integrated into the PDP to contribute to the success of the party in the state.

    On June 19, Obaseki defected from the APC to PDP, having been disqualified by the APC to contest for re-election on the platform of the party.

    The governor, subsequently, clinched the gubernatorial ticket of the PDP on June 25, after three other aspirants stepped down for him.

  • Certificate saga: Obaseki’s case not considered on merit, says legal rep

    Certificate saga: Obaseki’s case not considered on merit, says legal rep

    The legal representatives to Edobor Williams & others, Shores & Savanna has said the certificate suit of Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki was never considered on merit.

    According to the legal representatives, the plaintiffs withdrew the suit from the Federal High Court, Abuja, having achieved their objective of stopping the All Progressives Congress (APC) from sponsoring Governor Obaseki.

    In a statement, the representatives threatened that the plaintiffs would take further steps after the nominations of all the parties are concluded and the names of their candidates submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

    The statement reads: “Obaseki’s certificate suit was voluntarily withdrawn by APC members who filed the suit.

    “The suit No FHC/ABJ/CS /553/20; Edobor Williams and others vs APC & Obaseki was 29/6/2020 withdrawn from the Federal High Court, Abuja, by the plaintiffs who are APC members.

    “It would be recalled that the plaintiffs were opposed to APC nominating Godwin Obaseki as its gubernatorial candidate for the September 19, Governorship Election for Edo State on account of Mr. Obaseki’s inconsistent educational history, false credentials and forged Affidavit.

    “These were the same reasons for which APC eventually disqualified Godwin Obaseki from participating in the APC Gubernatorial primaries of 22/6/2020 to the satisfaction of the plaintiffs.

    “The plaintiffs voluntarily filed a Notice of Discontinuance of the said suit having achieved their objective of stopping APC from sponsoring Godwin Obaseki. The public MUST TAKE NOTICE that the case was never considered on merit.

    “Plaintiffs would take further steps after the nominations of all the parties are concluded and the names of their candidates submitted to INEC”.

  • Edo 2020: Imasuagbon, Ogbeide-Ihama adamant, refuse to step down for Obaseki

    Kenneth Imasuagbon and Hon Omoregie Ogbeide-Ihama are still very much in the race to prove a point that the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State is not for the highest bidder.

    Imasuagbon had repeatedly explained in various interviews that the voice of God told him that he is the next Governor of Edo State.

    Meanwhile Gideon Ikhine had stepped down from the PDP primary guber race for Governor Godwin Obaseki.

    TheNewsGuru.com reports that in a colourful ceremony attended by Edo critical stakeholders, the Edo Central politician threw in the towel to pave way for Obaseki.

    Initially, Ikhine had insisted he wanted to run to the end but major stakeholders after consultations advised him to step aside.

    Ikhine announced his decision to step down for the Governor on Monday at a ceremony in Benin, capital of the State.

    Gov. Obaseki, Edo State PDP chairman, Dr Tony Aziegbemi and other party leaders from across the State were in attendance.

    Announcing the decision, the aspirant said that there was no progress without a sacrifice, adding that the Governor’s defection to the party was God’s great answer to the party and his aspiration.

    He noted that two persons could have the same vision but the means of approaching them different.

    Ikhine stressed that he was not actually stepping down, but “stepping behind the man who would lead the party to glory come September 19”.

    He said he and his supporters had resolved to work with the Governor to ensure that a better tomorrow is achieved in the State.

    Responding, Obaseki said that with the political situation in the State, history was being made in the country.

    He noted that 21 years later in the present republic, democracy was taking a new turn as intellects were coming into the political process to redirect political processes and situation in the State.

    The Governor said that he joined the PDP because he realised that PDP was Edo and Edo was PDP.

    He commended the aspirant for reconciling with the party by identifying the lapses in Edo PDP and ensuring that the lapses were addressed.

    Obaseki noted that governance ought to be about the people and not about a few individuals .

    He stressed that deceit could not be part of political structure, but about leadership.

  • BREAKING: Frontline PDP aspirant steps down for Obaseki

    BREAKING: Frontline PDP aspirant steps down for Obaseki

    Ahead of Friday’s governorship primaries of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo, a frontline aspirant of the party, Mr Gideon Ikhine, has stepped down from the race for Gov. Godwin Obaseki.

    Ikhine announced his decision to step down for the Governor on Monday at a ceremony in Benin, capital of the State.

    Gov. Obaseki, Edo State PDP chairman, Dr Tony Aziegbemi and other party leaders from across the State were in attendance.

    Announcing the decision, the aspirant said that there was no progress without a sacrifice, adding that the Governor’s defection to the party was God’s great answer to the party and his aspiration.

    He noted that two persons could have the same vision but the means of approaching them different.

    Ikhine stressed that he was not actually stepping down, but “stepping behind the man who would lead the party to glory come September 19”.

    He said he and his supporters had resolved to work with the Governor to ensure that a better tomorrow is achieved in the State.

    Responding, Obaseki said that with the political situation in the State, history was being made in the country.

    He noted that 21 years later in the present republic, democracy was taking a new turn as intellects were coming into the political process to redirect political processes and situation in the State.

    The Governor said that he joined the PDP because he realised that PDP was Edo and Edo was PDP.

    He commended the aspirant for reconciling with the party by identifying the lapses in Edo PDP and ensuring that the lapses were addressed.

    Obaseki noted that governance ought to be about the people and not about a few individuals .

    He stressed that deceit could not be part of political structure, but about leadership.

  • COVID-19: Death toll rising in Edo, says Gov Obaseki

    COVID-19: Death toll rising in Edo, says Gov Obaseki

    Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has said Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) death toll has risen in the State.

    Governor Obaseki made this known on Monday while revealing that 50 COVID-19 patients have been discharged from isolation centres in the State.

    He said a total of 197 persons have so far recovered from the disease, stressing that the elderly made up a large number of the fatalities.

    “We have discharged 50 COVID-19 patients from our isolation centres in the state. A total of 197 people have recovered so far.

    “However, the death toll has risen to 31, with the elderly making up a large number of the fatalities. Please, keep safe and protect the elderly,” Obaseki stated.

  • BREAKING: PDP grants Obaseki, Deputy waiver to contest

    BREAKING: PDP grants Obaseki, Deputy waiver to contest

    The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has granted Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki and his Deputy, Philip Shaibu a waiver to contest the Edo governorship election primary on its platform.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Uche Secondus, National Chairman of the PDP presented the letter of waiver to Governor Obaseki and Shaibu on Friday at the party’s headquarters in Abuja.

    The party said the action was pursuant to Section 29(2)(b) of the PDP constitution and in exercise of the powers of the National Executive Committee (NEC) under Section (50)(3)(b) of the PDP constitution.

    “The NWC in exercise of the above powers has ratified the application for waiver by the ward, local government and state executives of the party in Edo state and accordingly grants waiver to His Excellency Governor Godwin Obaseki to enable him contest the gubernatorial primary of the PDP.

    “Also the NWC has further shifted the Edo state governorship primary from an earlier slated date of Tuesday, June 23 to a new date of Thursday June 25, 2020. The shift is again predicated on exigencies of party activities,” a statement by the party reads.

    The PDP had welcomed the Edo State Governor, and all returning and new members accompanying Obaseki into its fold, describing the Governor’s decision as courageous and patriotic.

    The party praised the commitment, dedication and sacrifices of PDP leaders, critical stakeholders and teeming members in Edo state, who had continued to work hard to keep the party alive and made it attractive to the people of Edo State.

    The party stressed that Edo has always been home to the PDP adding that a PDP government will always put the interest of the people first in line with the party’s manifesto and guiding principles.

    The PDP reassures all members of strict adherence to the principles of internal democracy in all its activities.

  • Edo 2020: Why I joined PDP – Obaseki [VIDEO]

    Edo 2020: Why I joined PDP – Obaseki [VIDEO]

    Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki on Friday left the All Progressives Congress (APC) and moved to the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP).

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Governor Obaseki as saying the reason he joined the PDP is because the party “is rooted in democratic practices”.

    Addressing party officials at the PDP secretariat in Benin City, the Governor said he automatically becomes the PDP leader in the State following his defection.

    He reiterated commitment to provide quality leadership, adding that he is ready to lead the party to victory in the September 19 Governorship election in the State.

    “I am here this afternoon to inform you that upon my resignation from the All Progressives Congress (APC), I have now decided, having consulted widely within the State and across the country, to become a member of PDP.

    “The Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) in my view has demonstrated and has shown that it is a party that is rooted in democratic practices; the party that believes in justice and fairness; the party that respects it’s members.

    “I automatically become the leader of this party. I want to assure all of you (that) I am prepared to provide leadership. I am prepared to provide leadership that will lead this party to victory.

    “I am prepared to provide leadership that will not only put PDP into office in Edo State but as a ruling party in Edo State, we will make sure that the level of progress, growth and participation in the political system and our people is unrivalled in this country.

    “I am very happy to be here. With the reception I have received since I drove in here has been ecstatic. The energy I see in this party is the kind of energy I require to take Edo to the level we should go to next,” Obaseki said.

     

  • BREAKING: Obaseki joins PDP [VIDEO]

    BREAKING: Obaseki joins PDP [VIDEO]

    After resigning from the All Progressives Congress (APC), Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has finally joined the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP).

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Governor Obaseki announced his movement into the party on Friday, after picking up his PDP membership card at the party’s secretariat in Benin City, the State capital.

    Obaseki reinstated commitment to engendering good governance and sustainable development in Edo State after joining the PDP.

    “I have officially joined the @OfficialPDPNig to advance my ambition to seek re-election as Governor of Edo State.

    “I, as always, remain committed to engendering good governance and sustainable development of our dear state,” he stated shortly after announcing his movement.

    Watch video below:

    Obaseki was screened out and declared unfit to participate in the APC primary election ahead of the September 19 Governorship poll in Edo State.

    He subsequently resigned from the APC and was on a limbo until picking up his PDP membership card at the party’s secretariat in Benin City, the State capital today.

  • BREAKING: APC acting National Chairman reverses Obaseki’s disqualification

    BREAKING: APC acting National Chairman reverses Obaseki’s disqualification

    The confusion in the All Progressives Congress (APC) continues as the Acting National Chairman of the ruling party, Victor Giadom has cancelled the screening exercise that disqualified Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki.

    Following the suspension of Adams Oshiomhole, three acting National Chairman of the APC have emerged; one being Giadom, another being Shuaibu Lawal, who is the party’s Deputy National Chairman (North), and former Governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi, who was the APC Deputy National Chairman (South).

    Giadom in his maiden media conference announced the cancellation of the screening of the party’s governorship aspirants in Edo State. He asked all affected persons to return to the party’s National Secretariat for a fresh screening exercise on Wednesday and Thursday.

    According to Giadom, Oshiomhole should not have midwived the process of the governorship primaries since he had a case in court.