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 INEC Shocks Ighodalo, PDP, Closes Case Without Calling Witness …ADP, ZLP, APM, AP, AA, Set to Withdraw to Stamp Okpebholo’s Victory By Sebastine Ebhuomhan Thursday, 6th February, 2025. Abuja. The Election Petitions Tribunal continued its hearing of the Edo State governorship election petitions on Thursday at the National Judicial Institute (NJI), Abuja, with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) closing its defence in the petition: EPT/ED/GOV/02/2024, as promised, but without calling any witness for testimony, as expected. Like a thunderbolt, the move by INEC that jolted the over 15 Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SAN) and more lawyers representing Dr. Asuerinme Akintunde Ighodalo and his platform, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), confirmed the fears of Ighodalo, a lawyer too, who had fearfully walked out of the tribunal with sealed lips the previous day, Wednesday. The decision continued the reverberating surprises that have defined the tribunal hearings since its...

Edo State Commissioner For Justice, Chairman, LG Service Commission, Suspended By: Our Correspondent The Edo state Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barr. Samson Osagie and the Chairman of the state Local Government Service Commission, Hon. Damian Lawani, has been suspended from their offices over allegations of financial infractions. The suspension of the two very important officers, which is with immediate effect, is contained in a statement issued on Wednesday evening by the Secretary to Edo State Government (SSG), Umar Musa Ikhilor Esq.  Governor Okpebholo consequently ordered the setting up of a panel to investigate the allegations of financial infractions levelled against Osagie and Lawani, and make appropriate recommendations to the governor. The statement read thus: “It is hereby announced for the information of the general public that the Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the suspension from office, of the Chairman of Edo State Loca...

 Thuggery At Tribunal Venue: Again, Governor Okpebholo Displays Humane, Rational Leadership Quality By: Oriaifoh Godwins An All Progressive Congress, APC, chieftain in Esan North East Local Government Area of Edo state,  Chief Robert Okoinemen, aka Oduma Of the Universe, has commended Governor Monday Okpebholo for his maturity, restraints and rationality in responding to the questionable activities of thugs and a DSS personnel at the premises of the Edo governorship election Tribunal holding in Benin city. According to reports the DSS personnel, is attached to Asuelimen Ighodalo, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidate in the 2024 gubernatorial election. Speaking, Chief Robert Okoinemen, said; "I think all these are happening to test the preparedness of Governor Monday Okpebholo for the job of the governor of Edo state, especially bearing in mind that, Edo state is just coming out of an autocratic, callous and insensitive administration. "No APC person will dare what tho...

Edo State LG Service Commission, Dissolved. As the new administration of Governor Monday Okpebholo continue to make reforms for a rising new Edo state, the Edo state Local Government Service Commission, has been dissolved by Governor Monday Okpebholo. The above development is contained in a Press statement released today, 25th November , 2024, signed by Mr. Fred Itua, the Chief Press Secretary to the governor of Edo state, and made available to newsmen. The Press statement reads: Gov Okpebholo dissolves Edo Local Government Service Commission As part of moves aimed at enhancing transparency and efficiency in the public service sector, Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okphebholo, has approved the immediate dissolution of Local Government Service Commission. This development is part of Governor Okpebholo’s ongoing reforms designed to streamline government operations, ensure efficiency, and improve the overall performance of all public sector institutions within the State. Governor Okpe...

We’ll chase criminals out of Edo- Gov Okpebholo  Swears in new appointees Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Monday, vowed to chase criminals out of Edo State and restore total peace in the Heartbeat of the Nation.  Governor Okpebholo said under his watch, criminals will not be allowed to get away with murder or disrupt the relative peace in the State. Governor Okpebholo spoke at the swearing-in ceremony of new appointees, held in Government House, Benin City, the Edo State capital.  Emmanuel Okoebor stepped in as Commissioner for Finance, Paddy Iyamu, as Chairman, State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), and a retired Commissioner of Police, Friday Ibadin, as Coordinator, Edo Security Network. At the event which was held at the New Festival Hall, Governor Okpebholo charged them to use their positions to uplift the State. Governor Okpebholo commended their hard work and dedication and urged them to reposition education, strengthen security, and enhance...

Gov Okpebholo restores full statutory rights to Oba of Benin  In a bid to further right the wrongs of the immediate-past administration and foster cordial relations between the Government and the people, the Edo State Governor,  Senator Monday Okpebholo has restored the full statutory rights of the Benin Monarch over the contentious issue of the ownership of ancient artefacts looted from the palace of the Oba of Benin during the 1897 Benin Massacre by the British colonial forces. Also, the State Government is withdrawing the letter revoking the concession of the Oba Akenzua II Cultural Centre issued by the last administration to be used as a motor park.  “This administration is restoring the centre to a suitable condition for its original purpose. “This administration also hereby abolishes the new traditional councils in Edo South, created by the last administration.” Accordingly, Governor Okpebholo has restored the statutory financial entitlements of the Benin Traditiona...