APC reacts to Obaseki’s defection to PDP

The All progressives Congress (APC) says the decision by Governor Godwin Obaseki to defect to the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) did not come to it as a surprising development. Spokesperson of the APC, Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu gave the reaction while speaking with journalists in Abuja. “It has not come to us as a surprise. […]

Edo: Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, officially joins PDP

By Timothy OmobudeThe Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki has officially joined the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. PDP in a statement issued via its official Twitter page confirmed Obaseki’s defection. Obaseki announced his decision on Friday afternoon at the state Secretariat of the party in Benin City, Edo State. The opposition party expressed happiness at […]

More drama in APC: Victor Giadom resigns as deputy National secretary

Victor Giadom, the deputy National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC has resigned. Giadom, a former ally of Oshiomhole turned foe, claimed this morning that he was the acting national chairman of the APC, following court-ordered suspension of Adams Oshiomhole. Giadom resigned last year to run as deputy governor. Today, in a dramatic twist, […]

Obaseki makes crucial announcement as Court suspends Oshiomhole

The Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki has made a crucial announcement that coincided with the suspension of his political adversary, Adams Oshiomhole, as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress. An Appeal Court on Tuesday upheld the decision of the Federal Capital Territory High Court which in March ordered the suspension of Oshiomhole […]

Ambrose Alli varsity VC Onimawo issues rebuttal over Obaseki’s certificate

Prof Ignatius Onimawo, the Vice-Chancellor of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, on Tuesday, debunked some online media reports that quoted him as saying that the University of Ibadan certificate of Governor Godwin Obaseki was fake. The Vice-Chancellor issued the rebuttal at a press conference at the main campus of the university in Ekpoma. He […]

I’m glad Obaseki joined PDP – Fani-Kayode

By Michael Adeshina Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has hinted that the embattled governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, may have decamped. Fani-Kayode took to his Twitter page to reveal that he was “glad to hear that Obaseki has joined PDP.” Fani-Kayode’s statement followed the disqualification of Obaseki from APC’s governorship primary election slated for […]

Edo/Ondo: APC Governors seek soft landing for Obaseki

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Governors of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC on Saturday night met via teleconference and agreed to work towards strengthening internal party mechanisms for the selection of candidates in the Edo and Ondo Governorship Primaries. Although a terse statement issued by the governors under the aegis of Progressive Governors Forum PGF […]

Shooting in the Villa: PDP alarmed, charges Buhari to speak out

Aso Rock Villa The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is alarmed by the reported shooting and security breaches within the precincts of the Presidential villa following a reported degenerated squabble among family members and officials of the Buhari Presidency. Disclosing this in a statement signed by Kola Ologbondiyan, National Publicity Secretary, the party said it was […]

JUST IN: Court stops APC from conducting Edo primaries

The Federal High Court sitting in Benin City, Edo State, has stopped the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) from conducting its Governorship election. According to the ruling, the court on Monday granted an order, restraining the APC and its national chairman, Adams Oshiomhole from conducting any primary election in Edo State. Till the determination of […]

Tinubu Meets APC Govs, Promises Fair Primaries in Edo, Ondo

Bola Tinubu •Analysts criticise state executives for breach of travel ban By Alike Ejiofor The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Bola Tinubu, yesterday met with eight governors of the party over the impending governorship primaries for Edo and Ondo States, promising to prevail on the party’s national leadership to ensure a […]

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