Tag: Obaseki
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Obaseki’s victory shows egocentric politicking can be defeated – Ex-APC chair Oyegun
A former National chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, has congratulated Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on his re-election. Oyegun, in a statement on Tuesday, noted that egocentric politicking could be overcome. “Please accept my deepest congratulations, Mr. Governor on your re-election as Governor of our great Edo State. “You…
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Oba of Benin finally breaks silence on Obaseki’s re-election
The Benin monarch, Oba Ewuare II, on Tuesday solicited the support of all Edo sons and daughters as well as other residents for the re-elected Gov. Godwin Obaseki in order for him to succeed. The monarch made the call in a statement signed by the Secretary of the Benin Traditional Council (BTC), Mr Frank Irabor.…
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Fight is over now, Obaseki tells Oshiomhole, Ize-Iyamu
The reelected governor of Edo state, Godwin Obaseki, on Tuesday extended a hand of fellowship to the All Progressive Congress (APC) and its former chairman, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole. Obaseki said this after receiving his Certificate of Return from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) with his Deputy, Phillip Shaibu. Obaseki said; “on a special note,…
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How Oshiomhole’s sheer administrative incompetence, gross leadership malady led to our loss in Edo – APC chieftain
…begs Obaseki to forgive Oshiomhole and return to APC …Urges Ize-Iyamu to Demand Refund of Campaign Expenses from Oshiomhole The loss of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the just-concluded governorship election in Edo State has continued to generate reactions. A chieftain of the ruling party at the central…
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#EdoDecides2020: APC makes U-Turn, concedes defeat, congratulates Obaseki, PDP
Mai Mala Buni, Chairman All Progressives Congress (APC) National Caretaker Committee, has said that the peaceful conduct of the just concluded Edo governorship election and its outcome represents a victory for Nigeria’s democracy. TheNewsGuru.com, TNG reports that this is coming after the Edo State chapter of the party, rejected the outcome of the poll on…
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We have finally caged Edo lions, tigers – Obaseki
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo has said that his re-election in the just concluded governorship election for another four years has finally sent the lions and tigers into the zoo to be caged permanently from Edo politics. Obaseki disclosed this on Monday in Benin while addressing a crowd of PDP supporters at the popular Kings…
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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 election: Be magnanimous in victory to cool passions – Obasanjo urges Obaseki
Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has urged the governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki to be magnanimous in victory as it was charitable and would cool passions in the wider interest of the state and country. Obasanjo disclosed that the success recorded by the governor at last weekend governorship election in the state, was…
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Photo: Obaseki leads Edo PDP victory rally procession in Benin
Hundreds of members and supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Edo State on Monday held a triumphant procession rally to celebrate the party’s victory at last Saturday’s governorship election. Leading the procession were the party’s candidate at the election and the state governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, his Deputy, Comrade Philip Shaibu, the party’s…
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Obaseki’s victory indicates new political era – Oyebode
An International Law and Jurisprudence scholar, Prof. Akin Oyebode, says the victory of Mr Godwin Obaseki in the just-concluded Edo gubernatorial polls has wiped off god-father politics in Nigeria’s political culture. Oyebode made the statement while speaking in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Awka on Monday on the outcome…