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The Edo State Governor and Governor-elect, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has congratulated former Governor of Imo State, Senator Rochas Okorocha on his 58th birthday. In a statement issued on Tuesday in Benin City, the Edo State capital, Obaseki said: “I congratulate…

…says Buhari will be remembered as father of democracy in Nigeria The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on Tuesday received his Certificate of Return, calling on former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, gubernatorial candidate…

Edo State Deputy Governor and deputy governor-elect, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu has commended voters for turning out en masse to reelect him and his principal, Governor Godwin Obaseki in Saturday’s governorship election in the state, with a vow to…

… says INEC, security agencies unbiased, uncompromising A coalition of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) accredited domestic observers for Edo State governorship election have expressed satisfaction with the conduct of Saturday’s gubernatorial election in the state, noting that the election…

The Edo State Governor and governor-elect, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has received the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)’s final results sheet upon his victory at Saturday’s governorship election, where he polled 307,955 votes to defeat his closet rival, Osagie Ize-Iyamu of…

…hails Buhari, INEC, security agencies for peaceful, credible poll The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has hailed Edo people and supporters of his party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for their display of immense courage and support in the…

Special Adviser to the Edo State Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr. Crusoe Osagie has said that the unexplainable break called by Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officials is causing apprehension in the state, wondering why the results are…

The Edo state Governor and candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Godwin Obaseki has expressed disappointment over the failure of card readers in several wards across the state. Obaseki who spoke to journalists shortly after casting his vote…

… urges strict compliance to safety protocol The Edo State Government has directed civil servants from grade level 01-10 to resume work in their respective Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) with effect from Monday, September 21, 2020. In a statement,…

The Edo State Government and stakeholders in the state’s mining sector have resolved to exploit more opportunities in the state’s solid minerals and mining sector so as to diversify earnings in a post-coronavirus (COVID-19) economy. The resolution was reached during…