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Edo Election: Inspector-General of Police Deploys Top Police Officers

September 11, 2020 davies

Edo Election: Inspector-General of Police Deploys Top Police Officers The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu has deployed top police officers for the Edo State governorship election on September 19. Those deployed include the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Adeleye Olusola Oyabade; an Assistant Inspector General of police, Karma Hosea Hassan, and eight other commissioners of police. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Frank Mba. Oyebade, who will be assisted by Hassan, will superintend over the entire security architecture…

‘I’m A Product of Godfatherism,’ Says Desmond Elliot on Bola Tinubu’s Influence

September 11, 2020 davies

‘I’m A Product of Godfatherism,’ Says Desmond Elliot on Bola Tinubu’s Influence ‘I’m a product of godfatherism’ were the words of Desmond Elliot, a lawmaker of the Lagos state house of Assembly, as he heaped praise on Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Elliot, who was elected as a lawmaker under the platform of the All Progressives Congress, stated this while speaking on the “Edo no be Lagos” campaign by Governor Obaseki. Obaseki’s effective campaign strategy to mobilize Edo state residents to vote for him touches on ending godfatherism, the…

No Face Masks, No Voting At Edo And Ondo Elections, Says INEC Chairman

September 10, 2020 davies

No Face Masks, No Voting At Edo And Ondo Elections, Says INEC Chairman The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has mandated the use of face masks for individuals before they can exercise their franchise in the forthcoming elections in Edo and Ondo states. This is part of measures by the Commission to ensure the safety of voters ahead of the Edo, and Ondo governorship polls amid the COVID-19 pandemic. “It is mandatory for every voter to wear a face mask or face covering without which the voter would…

Edo Election: Desmond Elliot Joins Ize-Iyamu Campaign Train (Photos)

September 7, 2020 davies

Edo Election: Desmond Elliot Joins Ize-Iyamu Campaign Train (Photos) Nollywood actor and Lagos State House of Assembly member, Hon. Desmond Elliot has shown support for the APC Governorship candidate in Edo State, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu as he joined his campaign train. Desmond Elliot was live at Anegbette to support Ize-Iyamu and Mallam Gani Audu ahead of the September 19 Governorship election which will be taking place in the state Below are the photos from the campaign:

Photos: APC Governors, Others Storm Ondo For Akeredolu’s Re-Election Campaign

September 5, 2020 davies

Photos: APC Governors, Others Storm Ondo For Akeredolu’s Re-Election Campaign Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State were filled with energy and excitement on Saturday as they welcomed party leaders from various parts of the country. This comes ahead of the flag off of the party’s campaign for the incumbent governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, who is seeking re-election for another term in office. APC Caretaker Committee Chairman, Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe, Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum, Governor Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi, and Chairman…

Ondo Election: President Buhari Endorses Akeredolu

September 4, 2020 davies

Ondo Election: President Buhari Endorses Akeredolu President Muhammadu Buhari has endorsed Governor Rotimi Akeredolu as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming governorship election in Ondo State. He gave his approval on Friday when he met with the governor who visited him at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). While the meeting was ongoing, President Buhari presented the APC flag to Governor Akeredolu, as a sign of his endorsement. He urged members of the ruling party to work diligently…

Crisis Rocks Lagos APC As Party Stalwarts Attack Tinubu Over Abiru

September 4, 2020September 4, 2020 davies

Crisis Rocks Lagos APC As Party Stalwarts Attack Tinubu Over Abiru Leaders and members of the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, (APC) are becoming increasingly uncomfortable with the antics of the national leader of the party, Bola Ahmed Tinubu in foisting his personal choices for public offices on the chapter. This has become highly embarrassing especially for members of the apex body of the chapter, the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC), who are now at loss on how to explain their relevance to party and…

Lagos East: Primate Ayodele Predicts Victory For APC, Tokunbo Abiru

September 3, 2020 davies

Ahead of the Lagos east senatorial bye-election which is slated for October, 31, Primate Elijah Ayodele has predicted victory for the All Progressive Congress (APC) and its candidate, Tokunbo Abiru. Tokunbo Abiru was the only aspirant cleared in the district by the APC after all other aspirant stepped down for him, though the primaries of the party will still hold today, 3rd of September , 2020. Recall that the Lagos east senatorial district seat was made empty after the demise of Bayo Osinowo, who represented the district in the national…

Obaseki Condoles With Oshiomhole, Ize-Iyamu Over Accident, Death of Security Aides

September 2, 2020 davies

Obaseki Condoles With Oshiomhole, Ize-Iyamu Over Accident, Death of Security Aides The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has condoled with former governor of the state, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole and the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Osagie Ize-Iyamu, over a road accident involving top chieftains of the APC in the party’s campaign entourage. In a statement forwarded to Igbere TV on Tuesday, the governor commiserated with the families of the victims of the crash and prayed that God grants them the fortitude to bear the loss…

Adams Oshiomhole Escapes Death, Two Policemen Killed in Alleged Assassination Attempt

September 2, 2020 davies

Adams Oshiomhole Escapes Death, Two Policemen Killed in Alleged Assassination Attempt Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Comrade Adams Oshiomhole on Tuesday escaped death by the whiskers in a convoy accident. It was learnt the incident occurred around 12noon at Benin-Lagos bypass before Oluku junction when Oshiomhole was on his way to Usen in Ovia local government of Edo for the campaign. Two policemen attached to the convoy died while two others sustained serious injuries during the incident and are receiving treatment at…