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Tenebe could deprive Tinubu from winning Edo election

Tenebe could deprive Tinubu from winning Edo election By Tony Erha Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, had often declared that the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) will deliver 3.5 million winning votes for the reelection bid of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in the 2026 Edo presidential election. But, numerous political observers, APC opponents, who dismissed it as thoughtless and unrealistic gaffe, also tendered it a cheap political talk.  But, to many persons, Okpebholo, the ‘homeboy’ from a once rustic Udomi village, in Esan Central Local Government Area of the state, there is a somehow supernatural demeanor to his reticence, endurance and predictions. And long after he made the 3.5 million presidential votes’ expectation, things seemed to have been tilting to the prediction, when Edo followers of opposition parties, have been trooping to cross over to APC. But, many observers of Edo slippery politics believe that it was too early to predict Tinubu's...
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Tenebe could deprive Tinubu from winning Edo election

Tenebe could deprive Tinubu from winning Edo election By Tony Erha Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, had often declared that the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) will deliver 3.5 million winning votes for the reelection bid of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in the 2026 Edo presidential election. But, numerous political observers, APC opponents, who dismissed it as thoughtless and unrealistic gaffe, also tendered it a cheap political talk.  But, to many persons, Okpebholo, the ‘homeboy’ from a once rustic Udomi village, in Esan Central Local Government Area of the state, there is a somehow supernatural demeanor to his reticence, endurance and predictions. And long after he made the 3.5 million presidential votes’ expectation, things seemed to have been tilting to the prediction, when Edo followers of opposition parties, have been trooping to cross over to APC. But, many observers of Edo slippery politics believe that it was too early to predict Tinubu's...

A Critical Response to the Removal of Certificate Forgery as Grounds for Election Petitions.

  OPINION: A Critical Response to the Removal of Certificate Forgery as Grounds for Election Petitions. By: Tony Ewaleifoh Introduction “Animal Farm, oh Animal Farm…”—a poetic warning that power, once unchecked, rewrites its own rules. The reported removal of certificate forgery as a ground for election petitions represents more than a legislative adjustment. It signals a dangerous shift in Nigeria’s democratic philosophy—from truth as a foundation to truth as a negotiable element. Legitimacy Without Integrity: Democracy is not sustained by ballots alone. It is sustained by trust. When individuals can ascend to power under questionable or falsified credentials—and citizens are stripped of the legal means to challenge them—the system ceases to function as a mechanism of accountability. Instead, it becomes a structure that protects outcomes, regardless of process. The Rise of Untouchable Leadership When truth is no longer enforceable, a new class of leadership emerge—one insulated fr...

Benin Writers Society Celebrates Ugbankwa Esq.

Benin Writers Society Celebrates Ugbankwa Esq. On His Birthday Grand Tribute to a Trailblazer HAPPY BIRTHDAY DOUGLAS OGBANKWA ESQ🥂🎊🥳🥳 On this auspicious day, we join the world in celebrating a man of extraordinary intellect, a legal luminary, and a cornerstone of the intellectual community. You are not just a leader; you are a visionary architect who builds platforms for others to thrive upon🫴🏻🙌 Through your tireless work as the Convener of the Benin Writers Society, you have created a sanctuary for thought, expression, and excellence. You have taught us that the pen, when guided by purpose, is mightier than any sword. Your commitment to nurturing talent has turned a local gathering into a powerhouse of literary merit✨🤭 Beyond the courtroom and the writing desk, we celebrate your paternal heart. To many, you are a mentor, a guide. You lead with a rare blend of strength and empathy, offering the kind of wisdom that transforms lives and shapes destinies. As you mark another year ...

Edo state Commissioner for Transportation, Is A Perfect Fit

Edo state Commissioner for Transportation, Is A Perfect Fit -Chairman, ECTS By: Oriaifoh Godwins The Chairman, Board of Directors of Edo City Transport Service, ECTS, High Chief Robert Okoinemen, in an exclusive chat with Winning Media Online, described the Edo state Commissioner for Transportation, Hon. Saturday Idehen, as a perfect fit, for the Edo state Ministry of Transportation. Speaking, Chief Okoinemen said; "first of all, I want to congratulate the Edo state Commissioner for Transportation, Honourable Saturday Uwuilekhue Idehen, on his appointment, and I know he will deploy his wealth of experience and expertise in administration and the management of people and resources to turn things around in the transport sector of Edo state. Describing Hon. Idehen as an asstrute administrator who aptly displayed this when he was the Chairman of  Orhionmwon  local government area, high Chief Okoinemen, expressed confidence over the ability of the new Edo state Commissioner for Tra...

Esan Central LG Will Be A Model Under My Watch

Esan Central LG Will Be A Model Under My Watch ...it's a promise I am committed to  -Prince Abdullahi By: our Correspondent Prince Abdullahi Momodu, aka Superlee the Esan Central Local Government Area, Chairmanship aspirat, has reaffirmed that, when he becomes the Chairman of the local government area, his administration’s commitment to transforming Esan Central Local Government Area into a model of grassroots development in Edo State, will be sacrosanct. Speaking during a media interaction at his Campaign Secretariat in Eguare-Irrua, Prince Momodu disclosed that his team is currently developing a comprehensive strategy aimed at repositioning Esan Central as a benchmark for good governance, infrastructural renewal, and youth empowerment. "Yes, I appreciate and hail the efforts of all the former Chairmen as well as the current Chairman of Esan central local government area, but, under my watch, by the grace of God, Esan Central will be a model; I am already looking beyond the e...

Okaijesan Palace, Princes, Princesses Backs Superlee's Chairmanship Aspiration

Okaijesan Palace, Princes, Princesses Backs Superlee's Chairmanship Aspiration By: Our Correspondent On Saturday 11th October, 2025, The entire royal family of the Okaijesan of Esanland, the Princes, Princesses, their distant families, as well as all the friends of the palace, came together to throw their weights behind Prince Abdullahi Momodu's aspiration of contesting for the Chairman of the Esan Central local government area, come 2026 Edo state local government elections. This move came after the entire family agreed that, what binds them together, is bigger than what is attempting to divide the them. The unification, and oneness of the 'Neramas', 'Jamatas',...in support of Prince Abdullahi Momodu, came after some persons insinuated that the Palace was divided ahead of the Edo state 2026 local government elections. In an exclusive interview with Winning Media Online, Prince Abdullahi Momodu, aka Supalee, the Esan Central Chairmanship hopeful, thanked all his...