Tag: Obaseki
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Okpebholo, PDP differ on probe of Obaseki $10m spent on Observer newspaper
Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo has announced plans to probe the $10 million reportedly spent on the state owned newspaper, The Nigerian Observer, by former Governor Godwin Obaseki. Okpebholo made the announcement during an unscheduled visit to the Observer premises with top officials
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Obaseki hammers Okpebholo for shutting down the state’s e-governance platform
The immediate past Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has slammed his successor, Monday Okpebholo, for shutting down the state’s e-governance platform. Reports have it that Okpebholo had said that the entire e-governance platform is being run and operated from the backend by unknown non-state actors, and no one within the public service of the…
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Hours to handover , Obaseki declared missing as Okpebholo calls for Gov’s mental evaluation
Edo State Governor-Elect, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has called on the out-going Governor of the State, Godwin Obaseki, to seek immediate attention of a psychiatrist, following his recent utterances and public displays. In a statement made available to newsmen on Sunday and signed by Godspower Inegbe, Okpebholo said Edo people are worried by Obaseki’s reckless statements…
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Shaibu offers N1m bounty for information on looting in Edo as Obaseki asks Okpebholo to produce evidence
Reinstated deputy governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, has offered N1million bounty to anyone who has information concerning alleged looting of government property as the administration winds down. This is just as the outgoing governor of the state, Godwin Obaseki has demanded for a water proof evidence from the incoming Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo. Shaibu…
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HILARY OTSU: A house divided against itself – How Obaseki lost Edo
The defeat of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in last Saturday’s governorship election Edo State was largely predicted on the internal rancour that bedevilled the state chapter of the party. Senator Monday Okpebholo, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC defeated the PDP’s candidate, Asue Ighodalo by 291,667 votes to 247,274 votes. The Labour…
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Edo poll: Civil servants’ll be first victim if opposition wins – Obaseki
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo has said that civil servants in Edo would face negative consequences if the opposition wins the upcoming governorship election in the state. Obaseki said this during a thank-you meeting with public servants on Tuesday in Benin.
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BREAKING! Again, Shaibu floors Obaseki as Appeal Court confirms he’s authentic Deputy Gov
The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, has dismissed an appeal by the Edo State House of Assembly, affirming that Comrade Philip Shaibu remains the Deputy Governor of Edo State. The Appeal Court upheld the earlier decision of the Federal High Court in Abuja, which voided Shaibu’s impeachment and ordered his immediate reinstatement to office. The…
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Obaseki approves new chairman for Edo LG Service Commission
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo has approved the appointment of Mr Tijani Ugbodaga as the Chairman, Edo Local Government Service Commission. In a statement by Crusoe Osagie, Special Adviser on Media Project to the governor, the appointment is with immediate effect.
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How my fight started with Obaseki – Philip Shaibu
The reinstated Deputy Governor of Edo, Philip Shaibu has revealed the cause for the frosty relationship with his principal, Governor Godwin Obaseki, saying it was all political. Shaibu, who described Obaseki as a dictator, said he became more resolved to pursue his governorship ambition after the governor threatened he would destroy him if he did…
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Commissioner’s sack, an admittance of failure – APC slams Obaseki
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo has described the sack of the state Commissioner for Health, Dr Samuel Alli, as an admission of failure by Gov. Godwin Obaseki. The state governor disengaged Alli on Monday, saying the ex-commissioner was a barrier to his government finishing strong.