Tag: Obaseki
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APC calls for Obaseki’s resignation over worsening security situation in Edo
The state caretaker chairman of the All Progressive Congress, APC, Edo State, Col David Imuse Rtd. has called on Gov Godwin Obaseki to immediately resign from office over security challenges in the state. In a statement, Col Imuse alleged that Obaseki had run out of ideas on how to govern the state. According to him,…
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Obaseki’s APC faction resigns from party, joins PDP
Members of the Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), loyal to Governor Godwin Obaseki, on Wednesday announced their resignation from the party and formally joined the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Recall the the party was divided into two factions, in the twilight of Governor Godwin Obaseki’s first term in office, with…
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Court adjourns Obaseki’s certificate forgery case indefinitely
A Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned indefinitely proceedings in the suit by the All Progressives Congress (APC) and a member, Edobor Williams, praying for the sack of Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki. The plaintiffs are querying Obaseki’s academic qualification and want the court to disqualify him. Justice Ahmed Mohammed yesterday granted a request…
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Second Term: Oba of Benin sends critical message to Gov Obaseki
The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has urged Gov. Godwin Obaseki to be selfless in service as he continues to steer the affairs of Edo. The Oba gave the advice in a statement issued by Mr Frank Irabo, the Secretary of the Benin Traditional Council (BTC) on Saturday in Benin. He congratulated the governor…
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Obaseki appoints Osarodion Ogie as SSG
Re-elected Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has approved the appointment of Osarodion Ogie Esq., as Secretary to the State Government. In a statement on Saturday, the governor said this was the only political appointment to be made for now. He added that all other appointments are deferred to the first week of February, 2021. TheNewsGuru…
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VIDEO: Obaseki’s ADC, paramilitary officer collapse during inauguration
The Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, in ceremonial police uniform, and a female para-military officer, also in uniform (names withheld), earlier Thursday collapsed at Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin, during the second-term inauguration of the governor and his deputy, Philip Shaibu, thereby causing commotion. The collapse of the ADC, a Superintendent of Police…
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Wike, Okowa, Tambuwal, others storm Edo for Obaseki’s second term swearing-in
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki and his deputy, Philip Shaibu on Thursday took their Oath of Office for a second and final term in office. The Oath of Office was administered around 12 noon by the Chief Judge of the State, Justice Esther Edigin. In attendance at the inauguration which took place on Thursday at…
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Second Term: Obaseki takes oath of office today, dissolves cabinet
The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki on Wednesday dissolved the state executive council. The governor, who announced the dissolution at a valedictory executive council session at the Government House in Benin City, expressed appreciation to the outgoing council members for their selfless service to the state. Obaseki said: “Since I became governor, I didn’t sack…
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Edo poll: Why we can’t investigate, disqualify Obaseki over certificate forgery saga – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed that it does not have the power to investigate or disqualify candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo during the September 19 election of Governor Godwin Obaseki, over alleged forgery of the University of Ibadan’s (UI) certificate. It noted only a court order could disqualify…
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New Edo Speaker, Onobun speaks on Obaseki’s role in his emergence
Speaker of Edo State House of Assembly, Mr. Marcus Onobun, has debunked insinuations that the state Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, was instrumental to his emergence as Speaker of the House. Onobun who gave the clarification on Friday in Benin, said the mantle of leadership was bestowed on him by the collective decision of members of…