Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, on Friday met with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The governor however told State House correspondents at the end of the meeting…
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PDP gave Obaseki umbrella when it was raining, if he wants to leave, he is free – Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has said that Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, who was recently re-elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, is free to return…
‘Remain in PDP, no matter the pressure’ Fayose urges Obaseki after his victory
The immediate past governor of Ekiti State and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ayodele Fayose, has urged Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State to remain in the party. Obaseki…
My victory is ‘Triumph over Godfatherism’ – Obaseki says after being re-elected
Godwin Obaseki, the Governor of Edo State has described his victory in the 2020 governorship election in the state as a victory over godfatherism. Obaseki made the statement on Sunday…
Just in: Buhari congratulates Obaseki, speaks on conduct of the Edo Gov’ship Election
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Governor Godwin Obaseki for winning the election that held on Saturday, September 19, 2020 in Edo state. The President also praised the Independent National Electoral…
#EdoDecides: PDP’s Obaseki defeats APC in Ize-Iyamu’s LGA
Governor Godwin Obaseki has defeated the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Orhiomwon, the Local Government of the APC’s candidate, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu. The Independent National Electoral Commission announced…
Just in: Obaseki leads with over 80K votes in Edo Guber election, See 13 LGAs’ results
Governor Godwin Obaseki of the Peoples Democratic Party has gotten a convincing lead on Sunday morning with more votes from the results of the 13 Local Governments declared so far…
Edo election: Ize-Iyamu and Obaseki win in their polling units, see results
Governor Godwin Obaseki who is the condidate of the Peoples Democratice Party (PDP) and his All Progressives Congress counterpart, Osagie Ize-Iyamu, have both won their respective polling units. At Ize-Iyamu’s…
Just in: I’m disappointed in INEC – Obaseki
Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki has expressed disappointment over the conduct of the ongoing governorship election by the Independent National Electoral Commission in the state. Obaseki while speaking with…
Just in: Gov Obaseki Finally votes after waiting for hours at his polling unit
Edo Governor Godwin Obaseki has finally voted after waiting for hours at his polling unit. Expressive Info recalls that there was pandemonium at his polling unit, unit 19, ward 04…
Tinubu drops a bombshell over Edo Assembly crisis, indicts Obaseki
The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, has reacted to the crisis rocking the Edo State House of Assembly. The APC National Leader in a statement made available to Daily…
Just in: Obaseki, Shaibu, Speaker Okiye, storm Edo Assembly (Video)
Governor Godwin Obaseki alongside his deputy, Philip Shaibu and the Speaker of the Edo Assembly, Francis Okiye stormed the State House of Assembly complex following reports of police takeover. Governor Obaseki was…
Obaseki is not a threat to APC, he is not even eligible to contest elections – Oshiomhole
Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole has stated that Governor Godwin Obaseki is not a threat to his party in the forthcoming Edo governorship…
Edo2020: 3 Commissioners dump Obaseki’s govt, declare support for Ize-Iyamu (letters)
Three Commissioners of Edo State Oil Gas Producing Area Development Commission (EDOSOGPADEC) have resigned their position today, Monday, and declared support for the All Progressives Congress and its candidate, Pastor…
Governor Obaseki ‘booed’ by angry residents at the Palace of Oba of Benin (Video)
Hundreds of angry Edo residents booed Edo state governor, Godwin Obaseki after his convoy was blocked at the Palace of the Oba of Benin. The incident reportedly took place when…
Obaseki, Shaibu in fresh trouble as Olanipekun, 4 SANs seek disqualification
The battle to make sure Godwin Obaseki is not re-elected as the Governor of Edo State in the forthcoming Edo State Governorship Election is still very much on. Aside from the…
Obaseki will be shocked if he doesn’t closemark Ize-Iyamu – Edo PDP chieftain warns
A chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State, Okharedia Ihimekpen, has cautioned leaders and members of his party not to underrate the governorship candidate of the All…
Obaseki receives a blow as five of his aides resign, refuse to decamp to PDP
Five of Govenor Godwin Obaseki’s aides have refused to decamp with him to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and have instead turned in their resignation. The names of the resigned…
No plaintiffs, no defendant, Judge strikes out certificate forgery suit against Obaseki
A Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out a suit filed against the Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki. The plaintiffs, in the suit marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/553/2020 accused the Governor…
I’m unstoppable, I’ll be governor again for 4 years – Obaseki boasts (Read his Acceptance Speech)
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has boasted that he would win the Edo governorship election again. The Governor made the boast Friday morning, while making his acceptance remarks, after…
Governor Obaseki now Edo PDP Governorship Candidate
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has emerged the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party candidate for the September 19 governorship election in the state. Obaseki emerged the party’s candidate…
Court in Edo orders PDP to allow Obaseki, others to participate in Guber primary
A High Court of Justice in Ekpoma, Edo state has restrained the Peoples Democratic Party PDP and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from removing, excluding, preventing or purporting to exclude…
Breaking: Court restrains Obaseki from participating in PDP Guber primary
A Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, has restrained Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, from participating in the governorship primary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) scheduled to take place…
Obaseki optimistic of support from APC Governors
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has revealed that some Governors on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) are supporting his re-election bid. The Edo State governor made this known on Saturday…
Photos of Obaseki being screened by PDP ahead of Primary Election
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki was at the national secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abuja on June 20, 2020 has he appeared before the members of the…
Happening Now: Obaseki arrives PDP National Secretariat for screening
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has arrived at the National Secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party for screening ahead of the forthcoming governorship primary election. Obaseki’s defection to the PDP…
We are not surprised at Obaseki’s insignificant defection to PDP – APC
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the defection of embattled Governor of Edo state, Godwin Obaseki to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as insignificant. According to The Nation,…
Breaking: Gov Obaseki officially joins PDP, Watch Video of his defection
The embattled Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki has formally joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) after his recent resignation from the All Progressives Congress (APC). Obaseki who seeks to…
Just in: PDP postpones Edo primary over Obaseki
The spokesman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kola Ologbodiyan, has announced the postponement of the party’s governorship primary election in Edo state. In a tweet shared on on Thursday…
I have not moved to a new platform – Obaseki makes U-turn after Oshiomhole’s sack
Despite the public display of meetings with the chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party and his open resignation from the All Progressives Party, Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo state has…
Watch as Edo Dep. Governor, Philip Shaibu removes APC flag from his office
The Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu has also dumped the All Progressives Congress (APC), hours after his principal, Governor Godwin Obaseki resigned from the party. Shaibu announced his exit…
“Bye bye to Yeye Governor”, “Tyrant, Emperor” – Edo APC reacts to Obaseki’s exit
The Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has labelled Governor Godwin Obaseki as a tyrant and an emperor following his decision to resign from the party. After…
Just in: Obaseki finally dumps APC after meeting Buhari in Aso Rock
The Executive Governor of Edo state, Godwin Obaseki has resigned his membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC). This is coming days after the governor was disqualified from contesting in…
“Obaseki was disqualified by someone who doesn’t have a certificate” – Wike
The Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike has thrown as shade at the National chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole after the Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki was disqualified…
Breaking: Governor Obaseki visits Governor Wike in Rivers (Photos)
The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike on Sunday received his embattled Edo counterpart Godwin Obaseki at the State Government House, Port Harcourt. This comes after much speculations that the embattled…
See ‘tough’ conditions PDP has given Obaseki before he can get Guber Ticket
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reportedly given Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State conditions before he would be admitted into the party, and hopefully get the party’s governorship ticket.…
Just in: Obaseki set to dump APC, says it’s a waste of time to appeal disqualification
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State may be on his way to dump the All Progressives Congress (APC) as he reveals that he will not appeal his disqualification from the…
Breaking: APC disqualifies Obaseki from contesting Edo Guber Primary Election
The All Progressives Congress on Friday announced the disqualification of Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State and two other aspirants who have been screened out from contesting the primaries of…
Edo poll: Obaseki fails to return for APC Governorship screening
Edo Governor Godwin Obaseki failed to appear before the screening committe for the Governorship primary slated for June 22 on Wednesday in Abuja. Out of the six aspirants registered for…
University of Ibadan confirms Governor Obaseki’s certificate
The controversy surrounding the authenticity of the certificate of Godwin Obaseki, Governor of Edo state, has been put to rest after the University of Ibadan (UI) confirmed that he truly…
