Governor Godwin Obaseki
Obaseki, APC in war of words over refinery
Gbeleyi Abayomi GOVERNOR Godwin Obaseki of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Media Campaign Council of the All Progressives Congress (APC) are engaged in a war of words over modular refinery in Edo State. In a news conference yesterday it Benin, The APC campaign council, through its Chairman, Prince John Mayaki, said the refinery …
PDP thugs behind attack in Oshiomhole’s ward-Ize-Iyamu
Gbeleyi Abayomi The governorship aspirant of the all progressive congress in Edo state Osagie Ize-Iyamu, has blamed the supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the attack in Apana, Etsako west local government area of the state. The governor, Obaseki, who is seeking re election on the platform of the PDP, claimed his convoy …
Obaseki, Oshiomhole’s men in war of words over attack on convoy as INEC deploys 2000 ad-how staff.
Gbeleyi Abayomi AIDES of Governor Godwin Obaseki and Comrade Adams Oshiomhole have engaged in war of words since yesterday as security operatives foiled an attack on Obaseki’s convoy in Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State. In a statement by Obaseki’s Special Adviser on Media and Communication Strategy, Crusoe Osagie , he said the …
Edo Guber: Warrake Farmers Praise Obaseki for Boost in Rice Production
Gbeleyi Abayomi While the candidate of the All progressive congress (APC) In the September 19 gubernatorial elections in Edo state pastor Ize-Iyamu is still promising to Restore Ekpoma’s Lost Glory in Rice Farming, Rice farmers in Warrake, Owan East Local Government Area of Edo State have given applauded to the state governor, Godwin Obaseki for …
Edo Assembly Crisis: Senator Bamidele condemns action, slams Obaseki
Gbeleyi Abayomi ABUJA – senator representing Ekiti Central and CHAIRMAN, Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele , Sunday condemned in strong terms, the alleged invasion of the State Assembly Complex in Benin City last week. Senator Bamidele accused Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State over the action describing …
EDO 2020: Obaseki’s Icarus Complex
There are eerie similarities between Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State and Icarus, the son of Daedalus, the famous craftsman in Greek mythology. As the story goes, Icarus and his father attempted to escape from prison using wings that the older man constructed from feathers and wax. Icarus’ father warned him about complacency and hubris …
Dangote denies endorsing Obaseki.
Gbeleyi Abayomi African richest man, Aliko Dangote, has denied endorsing Godwin Obaseki, governor of Edo state, for a second term. Mr dangote , Speaking through Anthony Chiejina, his spokesman, described the reports that he endorsed the governor as an attempt to tarnish his image. He said as a business leader, his focus is on development, …
Obaseki: From Fry Pan to Fire?
Each passing day, the Edo State political scenario is becoming increasingly fluid and no longer predictable. But there are some undercurrents that may suggest that head or tail – the situation is not a generally pleasant one for Governor Godwin Obaseki. First, is the fact that the certificate scandal is a major albatross for Obaseki …
Defection: Atiku hails Gov. Obaseki
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has congratulated Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State for joining the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), saying Edo State will be better for his choice Mr Abubakar, in a statement issued by his Media Aide, Paul Ibe, in Abuja on Friday, welcomed Mr Obaseki to the PDP, which he …
Confusion in APC as Ajimobi NWC reverses nullification of Obaseki’s disqualification
Gbeleyi Abayomi Following the appointment of an acting chairman as a result of the suspension of Adams Oshiomhole as the party chairman, The national working committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) led by Abiola Ajimobi, acting national chairman, has reversed nullification of the disqualification of Godwin Obaseki, governor of Edo state. This decision …
