Category: Politics

The Edo State Government has responded strongly to what it described as a “desperate and inaccurate” statement by a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, following Governor Monday Okpebholo’s open expression of support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.   In a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Fred Itua, the government dismissed claims that Governor Okpebholo violated Section 94(1) of the Electoral Act by allegedly engaging in early campaigning.   The government said the Governor’s remarks were made in the context of…

The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, Jarret Tenebe, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to urgently conduct bye-elections to fill the two vacant legislative seats in the state.   In a statement issued from Benin City, Tenebe expressed his dissatisfaction with the prolonged delay in filling the vacant positions, stressed that the people of the affected constituencies have been without representation for over three months. He described the delay as a violation of democratic principles and electoral guidelines.   “The people of…

Anambra State Governor ,Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, has been unanimously nominated as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) for the upcoming November 8, 2025, gubernatorial election in Anambra State. The affirmation took place during the party’s primary election held on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Dr. Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka, where 3,168 delegates from 326 wards across the state endorsed Soludo through a “yes” or “no” vote. Out of 3,175 accredited delegates, 3,172 voted in favour of the incumbent governor, with only four invalid votes…

The Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has celebrated the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) decision to reject the petition seeking her recall from the Senate, describing it as a triumph of democracy over political intimidation.   Reacting to the development, Akpoti-Uduaghan declared that the move to remove her from office had failed because it was built on falsehood and undemocratic principles. She credited her victory to the will of the people and divine intervention.   “On God, it’s victory for the people. One battle down, two more to go,”…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has, for the second time, rejected a petition seeking the recall of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District. The electoral body stated that the petition failed to meet the constitutional and procedural requirements necessary for a recall process.   In a statement issued on Thursday, INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, explained that the petitioners did not provide essential contact details, including their addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses, in the covering letter. The…

The Edo State Governorship Election Tribunal on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, upheld the election of Governor Monday Okpebholo, dismissed all petitions challenging his victory.   The Tribunal ruled that the election was conducted in substantial compliance with the Electoral Act, affirmed that Okpebholo was duly elected by the people of Edo State. The verdict quashed opposition claims and reinforced the legitimacy of his mandate.   Reacting to the ruling, Governor Okpebholo dedicated the victory to the people of Edo State, expressed gratitude for their unwavering support.   “This victory is…

The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has upheld the election of Governor Monday Okpebholo, dismissing a petition filed by the Action Alliance (AA) and its alleged chairman, Adekunle Rufai Omoaje.   In its ruling, the Tribunal struck out the petition on Wednesday, declared it lacked merit and was frivolous. It determined that Omoaje had no legal standing to challenge the election, as he neither participated in the September 21, 2024, polls nor had any direct electoral grievance.   The Tribunal noted that Omoaje’s primary contention was his claim to…