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  • Edo:  Sekibo hails Obaseki’s re-election despite police hiccups

    Edo: Sekibo hails Obaseki’s re-election despite police hiccups

    Leader of the Rivers State Senate caucus, Senator George Sekibo has hailed the re-election of Governor Godwin Obaseki for a second term in last Saturday’s gubernatorial poll despite the initial police hiccups before the election.

    In a statement he personally signed, Sen. Sekibo said that despite the initial police deliberate act of barricading the West End Hotel where Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers State and other Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors lodged, the will of Edolites was perfected at the polls.

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    The Rivers State Senate caucus leader thanked God for Gov. Obaseki’s re-election as the governor of Edo State for the second term.

    Sen. Sekibo, who was celebrating the PDP victory, thanked Gov. Wike for leading the PDP to victory in Edo State despite being unlawfully intimidated by the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the police.

    He further commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for conducting a free, fair and credible election in Edo State.

    While thanking the good people of Edo State for their peaceful conduct at the polls, Sen. Sekibo condemned the violence that erupted in some parts of the state and called on all Edo people to embrace peace and work with Gov. Obaseki for the positive development of the state.

  • Edo: Sekibo hails Obaseki’s re-election despite police hiccups

    Edo: Sekibo hails Obaseki’s re-election despite police hiccups

    Leader of the Rivers State Senate caucus, Senator George Sekibo has hailed the re-election of Governor Godwin Obaseki for a second term in last Saturday’s gubernatorial poll despite the initial police hiccups before the election

    In a statement he personally signed, Sen. Sekibo said that despite the initial police deliberate act of barricading the West End Hotel where Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers State and other Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors lodged, the will of Edolites was perfected at the polls.

    The Rivers State Senate caucus leader thanked God for Gov. Obaseki’s re-election as the governor of Edo State for the second term.

    Sen. Sekibo, who was celebrating the PDP victory, thanked Gov. Wike for leading the PDP to victory in Edo State despite being unlawfully intimidated by the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the police.

    He further commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for conducting a free, fair and credible election in Edo State.

    While thanking the good people of Edo State for their peaceful conduct at the polls, Sen. Sekibo condemned the violence that erupted in some parts of the state and called on all Edo people to embrace peace and work with Gov. Obaseki for the positive development of the state.

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  • Congratulations PDP, Edo, Obaseki

    Congratulations PDP, Edo, Obaseki

    By Muhammad Goronyo, Sokoto
    …Nigeria No Longer A Lonely Crowd
    The decisive turning point in any major contest is not who wins but adherence to the ground rules that made it possible for a victor to emerge without squabble. Our esteemed party has laboured tirelessly over the past days, weeks and months to, first, bring Gov. Godwin Obaseki, into our fold, and subsequently assemble at every available opportunity to rub minds and fine tune our modalities, strategies and arrangements.
    Tambuwal was speaking on the just concluded Edo gubernatorial election.
    “We did these bearing in mind that we need to transcend the milieu of political brigandage and lawlessness in order for one of our own to maintain his position.
    “Our collective resolve, borne out of our shared democratic values, team spirit and concern for the people as our primary constituency galvanized us to work within the ambits of the spirit and letter of the  law. All of us, as servants of the people set aside, with utmost caution, negative thoughts that our party will not have a fair deal. Our logistical and legal nightmares, if any, were that the people of Edo state will not get a fair deal if the rules of the game are circumvented before and during the election.
    ” In order for us to be circumspective comfortable we resolved to follow the rules. We also admonished our esteemed followers to do the same even in the face of provocation, intimidation and apparent show of force, wherever these emerges”. 
    He further explained with pleasant surprise, their thoughts and adherence to the principles of right being might was shared by “our political opponents. From Aso Rock came a firm directive that the game must be played according to the rules. In following this directive our security forces jettisoned the toga of allying with outlawed mode of electoral conduct. Similarly, the election umpire, hitherto tainted as biased reviewed its position and stayed on the path of equity and fair play”.
    Without equivocation, all that played out in the Saturday election in Edo wouldn’t have been possible if the international community had left everything to chance. They listened patiently to cries for justice and level playing ground; and, at the appropriate time they weighed in on the side of the people. Indeed, their stern but passionate position and posture was invaluable besides being a universal declaration that all of human race is one indivisible entity that cannot remain entrapped in politically orchestrated selfishness that benefits some and throw others into untold hardship by making them sacrificial lambs in an unnecessary orgy of violence.
    As the election was proceeding apace yesterday, “I took a bold step to commend Mr President over his statesmanship. Some may have taken my observations with a pinch of salt. But as an incurable Democrat what I foresaw with the benefit of quality information filtering out of the theater of election in the legendary state, I became convinced that Nigeria is no longer a lonely crowd. And, more convincingly, that our shepherd has embraced the age-long norm of cooperation which has served some successful democracies across the free world well long before now.
    “I believe that it is not the victory that we savour as we celebrate the outcome of our painstaking collaboration and stakeholders firmness in pursuing our passion for the people. Instead, the applause we receive from like minded democrats and the unexpected normative patronage that became pivotal to our success, shall, we sincerely hope, become the fulcrum upon which the outcomes of future electoral engagements in the country will revolve, anchor and rest perpetually. Today, more than ever before, I am convinced that democratic tenets are taking firm root in our country.
    “As I join the good and historically courageous people of Edo State in celebrating the winner of this election, I once again doff my hat for the President Muhammadu Buhari for allowing the conduct of the election to be free, fair and devoid of violence. The same kudos goes to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), national and international non-governmental organizations, the international community at large, well-meaning politicians and our indefatigable party leaders and members for being steadfast and consistent in their demands for equity, fairness and justice”.

  • Edo 2020: Buhari congratulates Obaseki on Election Victory

    EdoDecides2020: Buhari Congratulates Obaseki After Election Victory

    President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Edo Governor Godwin Obaseki on his re-election.

    He also hailed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the smooth process that led to the emergence of Obaseki.

    In a statement on Sunday by his Senior Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, Buhari said: “President Buhari has commended the election process in Edo State which led to the victory of @GovernorObaseki as declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission.

    “”I have consistently advocated for free and fair elections in the country because it is the bedrock of true democratic order.

    “Democracy will mean nothing if the votes of the people don’t count or if their mandate is fraudulently tampered with.

    “He commended the people of Edo State, the parties, candidates and security agencies for conducting themselves responsibly.”

  • Breaking: Obaseki leads Ize-Iyamu with 50k votes in 11 LGA’s

    Breaking: Obaseki leads Ize-Iyamu with 50k votes in 11 LGA’s

    Governor Godwin Obaseki of the Peoples Democratic Party has recorded more votes from the results of the 10 Local Governments declared so far by the Independent National Electoral Commission.

    Fourteen political parties participated in the exercise, but the contest was believed to have largely been between the incumbent governor, Obaseki and Ize-Iyamu.

    The PDP scored 162, 044 while APC had 102, 498 votes from the declared results in the 10 LGAs.

    Obaseki is leading his All Progressive Congress rival, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, by a wide margin of 59, 546 votes.

    The election held in 18 Local Government Areas, 192 Wards, and 2,627 polling units.

    SEE DECLARED RESULTS

    1) Igwueme LGA

    PDP 7,870

    APC 5,199

    Total 13170
    Total votes cast 13,382

    Election materials snatched in Ward 8, Unit 2

    2) Esan North-East

    APC 6,556
    PDP 13579
    Valid votes 20,369
    Total votes cast 20,730

    3) Esan Central

    APC 6,719
    PDP 10,794

    4) Ipobo Okha

    APC 18,218
    PDP 41,030

    5) Owombe

    APC 5,972
    PDP 10,022

    6) Egor LGA

    APC 10,202
    PDP 27,621

    7) Owan East

    APC 19,295
    PDP 14,762

    8) Owan West

    APC 11,193
    PDP 11,485

    9) Esan South-East

    APC 9,237
    PDP 10,565

    10) Ovia North East

    APC 9,907
    PDP 16,987

  • Edo 2020: Obaseki scores zero in Oshiomhole’s polling unit

    Obaseki scores zero at Oshiomhole's polling unit | TheCable

    Osagie Ize-Iyamu, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), polled 1,201 votes at ward 10, unit 001, Uzairue northeast, Estako west local government area of the state, where Oshiomhole voted.

    The former national chairman of the APC supported Obaseki in the previous governorship election in Edo but fell out with the governor mid-way into his tenure.

    Obaseki had defeated Ize-Iyamu in the 2016 election which he contested under the APC.

    Earlier when he cast his ballot, Oshiomhole had expressed satisfaction with the large turnout.

    “Since 1999, this is the highest turnout that I have seen. Elderly women and men turned out impressively,” he said.

    “The turnout showed that people have shown that they are ready for democracy. My only disappointment so far is that the machine is not working.

    “The INEC officials have reported but they have not brought a new machine. This exercise is supposed to have a closing time. If they are doing this in my ward, it means that somebody wants to remove the number of voters here. But I have told them (voters) to stay here, they have a right to vote.

    “Nobody should come here and be unable to vote because of INEC’s failure. I cannot believe that this is an ordinary error because before bringing the machine here, you should have tested it. I pray that INEC should be able to regularise them (the machines).”

    Ward 10, Unit 1, Etsako West LGA (Oshiomhole’s PU).

    APC – 1201

    PDP – nil

    ADP- 1

    Valid vote: 1201 Void vote: 9 Registered votes: 1844 Unused Paper: 633

  • Edo2020: Obaseki faults INEC over electoral process

    Edo election

    Governor Godwin Obaseki has expressed his displeasure over the electoral conduct of the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC) in the ongoing Edo gubernatorial election.

    After casting his vote at polling unit 19, ward 4, Oredo local government area of the state, Obaseki, who is also the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, complained about the delay experienced in the voting exercise.

    The governor said he expected a better planning by the electoral commission.

    “I expected that INEC would have prepared better for this election. I waited for one and half hours on the queue before exercising my franchise, it’s a beat disappointing,” he said.

    “Giving that this is a sole day election, I expected a better planning for this election. Card readers were very slow and that’s the situation everywhere.”

  • Edo2020: Obaseki and His Wife queues to vote

    Edo Governor Godwin Obaseki and his wife has finally arrived for accreditation and voting.

    They arrived the polling unit at exactly 10: 24am accompanied by their aides.

    They have joined a long queue to cast their vote.

  • Edo Guber: Wike — Vote for Obaseki, Shaibu to end godfatherism

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    The Chairman of the National Campaign Council of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the September 19 governorship election in Edo State, Chief Nyesom Wike, has urged the electorate to vote for Governor Godwin Obaseki and his deputy/running mate, Philip Shaibu, to end godfatherism in the state.

    Wike, the Governor of Rivers State, made the admonition yesterday at Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin, while ending PDP’s campaigns with a mega rally.

    Grand finale of the rally was also attended by Governors Aminu Tambuwal (Sokoto) and Ifeanyi Okowa (Delta), as well as the National Chairman of PDP, Prince Uche Secondus; and a former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi; among other dignitaries.

    Wike claimed that Obaseki had done his best in going round the 192 wards of Edo State to solicit the votes of residents, stressing that the large number of persons that attended the rally was an attestation that the Edo governor had done what he needed to do.

    With the mammoth crowd at the rally, the Rivers governor claimed that Obaseki had already won the election, asking the electorate to compel the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to announce the election result in favour of Governor Obaseki.

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    Tambuwal asked Edo residents to protect their votes, saying they should not be intimidated or allowed themselves to be enticed by money to sell their votes.

    Okowa hailed Obaseki for moving round the 92 wards to campaign, hoping that he would emerge victorious on Saturday.

    Obi said voting for the Edo governor would guarantee the people of the state and the unborn generations a brighter future.

    Secondus urged lovers of democracy worldwide to ensure that Edo governorship election was free, fair and credible.

    Obaseki noted that his electioneering in the 192 wards opened his eyes to some of the challenges in the rural areas, which he promised to address in his second term.

    He appreciated the support of members and leaders of the PDP.

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  • BREAKING: Obaseki’s Commissioner resigns from cabinet 10 days to election

    Edo state commissioner for minerals, oil and gas, Joseph Ikpea on Wednesday September 9 resigned from Governor Godwin Obaseki’s cabinet. 

    Edo Commissioner resigns from Governor Obaseki?s cabinet 10 days to election

    The Commissioner who resigned from his position 10 days to the governorship election in the state, cited not being able to abandon the All Progressives Congress (APC) which he helped grow in Esan south local government area as the reason for his resignation. 

    Ikpea who became the third commissioner to resign from Obaseki’s government, said in his resignation letter; 

    “This is to inform you that I am resigning my present appointment. I want to sincerely thank his Excellency, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, for the opportunity given to me to serve under his administration as the Commissioner for Minerals, Oil and Gas. 

    “One of the reasons why I am resigning is that politics is all about interest, trust and respect for one another, but I have never seen anything of this till date, and I am also not sure of it even if there is tomorrow.

    “Moreover, the party that’s known today as All Progressive Congress APC, was brought to Esan south LGA by me, and over 90% of my supporters are APC members till date, so it is difficult to leave the house I built. Considering also that this administration did not recognise my leadership role, even as a commissioner I get information either from ward Chairmen, LGA Chairman, or SSA to Mr. Governor.

    “I will continue to give his Excellency my support at any time the need arises. I wish you success in all your endeavours.”