Gov polls: INEC discloses total number of registered voters in Ondo, Edo
**Tasks security on peaceful elections in Ondo, Edo Ahead of the forthcoming Edo and Ondo governorship elections, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, has urged security agencies to leverage the success of the previous election in both states. The INEC chairman stated this at the meeting of the inter-agency consultative committee on election security in Abuja on Friday. The Edo governorship poll is scheduled to place on September 21, 2024, and the Ondo governorship poll will be held on November 16, 2024. Only 12 parties have uploaded the particulars of their candidates to the INEC
Cash crunch hits Ondo, Osun, Edo, Kwara, others
Some states are experiencing cash crunch as the Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) no longer dispense money and banks ration cash withdrawal Over The Counter (OTC) by depositors. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) blamed the situation on ‘uneven cash flow and huge withdrawal by depositors ahead of the festivities. Many Nigerians in some of the states already hit by the cash crunch expressed frustrations in accessing cash. Some of the states already hit by the cash crunch, with commercial and other business activities experiencing some hitches, include Ondo, Edo, Kwara, Delta, Plateau, Jigawa and Osun among others. In Plateau State,
Fresh Naira scarcity hits Kano, Sokoto, Edo, others
Despite recent assurances by the Central Bank of Nigeria that there is enough naira in circulation, reports of scarcity have emerged across the country. A survey by The PUNCH, on Wednesday, confirmed scarcity in some parts of Abuja, Lagos, Kano, Kwara, Gombe, Edo, Sokoto, and Ekiti States. Many bank customers and Point of Sales operators, who spoke to The PUNCH, lamented that it is becoming a challenge to access cash for their economic activities. This is coming weeks after the apex bank affirmed that it has enough currency notes in the market and hence no need for panic withdrawals by
Policeman Deployed For Edo Election Angry Over Unpaid Allowance
A policeman at one of the checkpoints on Auchi-Igarra road in Edo has expressed anger over the non-payment of allowances for officers on election duty in the state. According to the officer, other policemen who were deployed from other states for the purpose of the election had been paid, but officers working in Edo have not received their allowances. Some of the policemen were seen stranded on the Igarra-Auchi highway, attempted to fix a Mercedes Benz car conveying them to their duty post. Citing the officer according to TheCable, “I am angry that we have not been paid. Other officers
PDP Governors condemn police invasion of Edo Assembly
Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have condemned Thursday’s police invasion of the Edo state House of Assembly. Describing the invasion as illegal, the governors said the action was meant to give cover to the unlawful and unconstitutional acts allegedly hatched by some “former members-elect” of the Assembly. The governors, in a statement issued on Friday under the aegis of the PDP Governors Forum, also condemned the swearing-in of some members-elect and the subsequent election of new presiding officers in a private residence without the legitimate Assembly officials as required by law. The statement, signed
Edo PDP Crisis: Pastor Ize-Iyamu Set To Join APC
A former governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party for the 2016 governorship election, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, has concluded plans to dump the PDP for the All Progressives Congress. It was gathered that Pastor Ize-Iyamu has finalised all arrangement with the National Chairman of the APC, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, to formally announce his defection this week. Pastor Ize-Iyamu was Secretary to the Edo State Government during the administration of former Governor Lucky Igbinedion. He joined others to form the Grace Group, which metamorphosed into the defunct Action Congress. Ize-Iyamu left the ACN in 2015 after it dawned on him that
When we’re likely to take over Edo Assembly- Reps
The House of Representatives has given reasons for not taking over Edo State Assembly and when the Green Chamber is likely to do so. Speaking with reporters on Fruday, the ad hoc committee on Media and Publicity, represented by Hon. Yusuf Gaji said there is the need to harmonise the reports by the two Chambers first. His words: “The activities of the House were achieved with these little sittings that we have conducted so far, and some of the ad hoc committees have submitted their reports. ” Like the Edo Assembly crisis, Bauchi Assembly crisis, Ethics and Privileges regarding one
Lawmakers-elect deny impeachment notice on Obaseki
MEMBERS-elect of the Edo State House of Assembly who are yet to be inaugurated have disowned a purported impeachment notice on the Governor Godwin Obaseki, saying the notice circulating the social media did not emanate from them. A statement by the 15 lawmakers-elect described the document as fake and a calculated attempt to smear their names for standing on the path of truth. The statement reads: “We the elected members of the Edo State House of Assembly, that have been away from our state because of harassment and intimidation we faced for rejecting impunity and standing for the truth, hereby
Breaking: I dare you to take over Edo Assembly, Obaseki spits fire
Edo Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has dared those he termed ‘Abuja politicians’ to come and take over activities of the Edo State House of Assembly. Governor Obaseki, who spoke tough, wondered what happened to some politicians that joined in the struggle to entrench ‘Let the people lead’ mantra. Speaking at a well-attended rally in Bénin City, Obaseki said Edo is in safe hands with himself, Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu and Secretary to State Government, Barr. Osarodion Ogie. Obaseki said the political tension was to distract him but he would remain focus on delivery of democracy dividends. He many ‘Abuja politicians’
Breaking: Reps mull motion to take over Edo Assembly
Following the crisis rocking the state assembly, the House of Representatives is considering taking over the activities of the Edo House of Assembly. This is following a motion by Julius Ihonvbere, Peters Akpatason and Johnson Oghuma. There has been continued tussle between the incumbent Governor of the state, Godwin Obaseki and the immediate past Governor, Adams Oshiomhole. Meanwhile, the motion is believed to be unconnected with tussle between the two gladiators. Details soon…
