Category: Politics

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has officially sworn in six new Commissioners, assigning them portfolios aimed at enhancing governance and service delivery in the state. The swearing-in ceremony took place on January 21, 2025, with key appointments made across various sectors.   The new Commissioners and their assigned ministries are:   1. Hon. Paul Nosayaba Ohonbamu – Ministry of Information and Communications 2. Hon. Dr. Washington Osa Osifo – Ministry of Water Resources and Energy 3. Dr. Emmanuel Paddy Iyamu – Ministry of Education 4. Sir (Dr.) Lucky Eseigbe…

The Edo State Governorship Election Tribunal was marked by a significant moment this week as one of the petitioners submitted a bulk of documents, which they claimed to be evidence supporting their case. However, what followed was an unexpected wave of jubilation from their supporters, who misunderstood the legal implications of this move.   Legal experts and seasoned observers were quick to caution that the submission of documents in bulk, often referred to as “dumping evidence,” is a common practice meant to expedite proceedings, but does not automatically translate into…

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…