Godwin Obaseki

The Edo State government said that the state is set to cash in on $250m worth of financing from the United States of America for oil palm and cassava value chain development, special agro-processing zones and renewable energy infrastructure…

Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo has said that schools in the state will remain closed until  Feb. 1, as the state grapples with the second wave of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.Obaseki stated this at a news…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has hailed the Saturday’s judgment of the Federal High Court, Abuja which upheld the qualification and election of Edo  Gov. Godwin Obaseki.The  party in a statement by its National…

Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo opened his defence on Tuesday at the Federal High Court Abuja, calling  two witnesses one of whom was the Deputy Registrar, Legal, University of Ibadan, Mr Abayomi Ajayi.Ajayi…

Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, will begin his defense in the alleged forgery of his University of Ibadan (UI) degree certificate, today (Tuesday).Obaseki was dragged to a Federal High Court in Abuja by The All Progressives…

The Action Democratic Party (ADP) and its Governorship Candidate in the September 19 election in Edo, Mr Iboi Emmanuel, have filed a petition seeking to nullify Gov. Godwin Obaseki’s victory at the Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal.…

Adams Oshiomhole, suspended National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has reacted to the loss of his party at the gubernatorial poll in Edo state.Oshiomhole's anointed candidate, Osagie Ize-Iyamu was defeated by Governor…

Gov. Godwin Obaseki has described the consolation he got from the Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers as one of the pivots for his electoral victory in the Edo governorship poll.Obaseki made the remarks on Wednesday in Port Harcourt…

Rabiu Kwankwaso, former Kano state Governor has commended the people of Edo state for rendering useless the agenda of election riggers and agents of Doom mobilised to the state .Congratulating Governor Godwin Obaseki over his…

President Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to the election victory of Edo state Governor, Godwin Obaseki in 2020 gubernatorial poll. Buhari who released a statement through his aide, Garba Shehu congratulated Obaseki as he commended the…

Osagie Ize-Iyamu, governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has conceded Defeat to his opponent, Godwin Obaseki of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).This is coming after Obaseki was declared Winner of the…

The election results of all eighteen Local Government Areas in Edo state have been announced.The Edo state governorship election took place on Saturday, Sep 19 and the the front runners for the gubernatorial poll are Godwin Obaseki of…

Edo state Governor, Godwin Obaseki has won in Oredo Ward 4, Unit 19 where he cast his vote on Saturday for the state's gubernatorial poll.Governor Obaseki who contested under the platform of the Peoples'Democratic Party (PDP) pulled 184…

Desmond Olusola Elliot, member of Lagos state House of Assembly has berated Governor Godwin Obaseki who aims to end political Godfatherism in Edo state.Desmond Elliot who was a former actor said he is a product of Godfatherism and would…

The campaigns of the first-tier contenders in the Edo governorship election have been largely ensconced in the agitprop of godfatherism. While Godwin Obaseki, the incumbent governor of the state, claims he is wrestling against the…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Thursday, said that the people of Edo are satisfied with the performance of Gov. Godwin Obaseki and ready to re-elect him. The PDP National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Kola Ologbondiyan,…

The Deputy Governor of Edo, Philip Shaibu, has said that Gov. Godwin Obaseki’s contract with the Edo people remains sacrosanct. Shaibu stated this in a statement issued on Friday in Benin by his Senior Special Assistant on Media,…

Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo on Thursday said that the Sept. 19 governorship election would put a final end to godfatherism in the state.Obaseki, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), said this during his ward to ward campaign…

Obaseki had dumped the APC for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) after having a fall out with former national APC national chairman, Adams Oshiomhole.

Godwin Obaseki, Governor of Edo state has reacted to the ongoing crisis that bedeviled the state house of Assembly on Friday.The power tussle between the incumbent Governor and his predecessor may not be coming to an end soon as Obaseki…

Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole has revealed why he doesn’t feel threatened by Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki.During an interview on Channels TV Sunday Politics, Oshiomole…

Adams Oshiomhole, suspended leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) went down on both knees to beg the forgiveness of traditional rulers and party members of Edo state.According to the former Edo state governor, he…

Former Chief Whip of the Senate and National Leader of the Action Democratic Party (ADP), Mr Roland Owie, on Saturday, defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).Owie who announced his defection at a  ceremony in his home town,…

Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, the All Progressives Party (APC) governorship candidate in Edo, on Thursday, called for violence-free campaigns, ahead of the Sept. 19 election, even as he felicitated Gov. Godwin Obaseki on his 63rd birthday.…

A Federal High court sitting in Port Harcourt has stopped the Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki from participating in the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governirship primary election.Sahara Reporters revealed that the court on…

Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki who recently moved to PDP has revealed that he still enjoys the support of some All Progressives Congress (APC) Governors.Godwin Obaseki, addressing the certificate issue that got him disqualified in…

Olubukola Saraki, former Senate President has reacted to the internal crisis rocking the All Progressives Congress (APC).There is a speculated battle for supremacy in Edo state between Governor Godwin Obaseki and his predecessor, Adams…