Category: Politics

The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal will resume.today, with Governor Monday Okpebholo poised to reinforce his position in the ongoing legal contest. As the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) gear up for the resumption of hearings, their optimism over the tribunal’s acceptance of their documents may prove premature, legal experts warned.   The PDP has submitted key election documents, including Form EC8EL, Form EC8D, and CTCs of polling unit forms, as part of their petition. However, while these documents have been accepted for procedural purposes, they do not automatically guarantee…

The Presidency has announced that, starting from the end of January 2025, local government areas in Nigeria will begin receiving their allocations directly from the Federal Allocation Account Committee (FAAC). This groundbreaking move followed the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling in July 2024, which declared the state control over local government funds unconstitutional.   In an interview with Arise News on Thursday night, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, affirmed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to upholding the Supreme Court’s judgment, ensuring local government autonomy…

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has emphasized the need for stronger collaboration between the Executive, Legislature, and Judiciary to drive the State’s development agenda. Speaking during a courtesy visit by the Judges of the Edo State Judiciary, led by the Chief Judge, Justice Daniel Okungbowa, Governor Okpebholo highlighted the importance of synergy among the three arms of government. He commended the Legislature for their support, particularly in the passage of the Appropriation Bill, and urged the Judiciary to join in this collaborative effort to ensure justice delivery and propel…

Concerned leaders of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta State have raised alarms over what they described as Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s imminent defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC).   In a strongly worded press release signed by David Ekiyor, Ochuko Oghenekome, and Ezekiel Chukwudi, the group accused the governor of engaging in high-level discussions with APC leaders, signaling a strategic move to the ruling party.   Titled “2027: Our Leader, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori is Assuredly in Transfer Market,” the statement expressed the group’s dismay over the governor’s alleged…

In a swift response to recent allegations by Mr. Peter Obi, former Governor of Anambra State and presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has dismissed claims of threats to Obi’s life as false and misleading.   Dr. Ganduje, in a statement released on Tuesday, described Obi’s accusations as baseless and an attempt to seek undue attention. He criticized the claims, which were made public via Obi’s verified social media account, as a calculated…

In a move to bolster the Edo State Executive Council, Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo has nominated six individuals for the position of Honourable Commissioners. The nominations, which are subject to confirmation by the Edo State House of Assembly, included seasoned professionals from various sectors. The nominees are: 1. Hon. Paul Nosayaba Ohonbamu – A veteran legal practitioner with significant legislative and executive experience, having previously served as Commissioner for Information and Orientation. 2. Hon. Dr. Washington Osa Osifo – A distinguished lawyer and former Commissioner for Education and Energy, with…

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has described his electoral victory in the September 2024 governorship election as a divine mandate to drive development and progress in the state.   Speaking at the Streams of Joy International Church in Abuja on Sunday, Governor Okpebholo expressed his gratitude to God for his victory, stating that his emergence as Governor was an answer to the prayers of the Edo people.   “I have come to return all the glory to God for the electoral victory He granted me. In 2023, I testified…