Goddy Egene As the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) challenges the result of the Edo State governorship election, in which the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), declared the All Progressives candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo as the winner,  the Executive Director of TAP Initiative, Martins Obono, has alleged that  INEC actively participated in rigging the  election. INEC had declared Okpebholo the  winner  with 291,667 votes while Dr. Asue Ighodalo of the PDP was said to have come second with  247,274 votes. Civil society organisations (CSOs), which monitored the election,  faulted the outcome,  declaring that  the results from several polling units were altered at collation centres. Also, Yiaga Africa, which deployed the Process and Results Verification for Transparency (PRVT) methodology for the election, involving 300 stationary and 25 roving observers, covering a representative sample of polling units ac...

…hails Edo people for support, prayers The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on Friday, presided over an emotionally charged valedictory session of the State Executive Council (EXCO), dissolving members of the cabinet as his tenure winds down on November 12, 2024. The EXCO session, held in the Government House, Benin City, the Edo State capital, was marked by heartfelt speeches, standing ovations, and commendations from council members, all reflecting on the government’s achievements and journey of public service over the last eight years, which has translated to improved livelihoods for the people, placing the State on the path of economic prosperity and progress. The governor at the valedictory session commended members of the State Executive Council for helping him in driving his government’s vision of making Edo great again, delivering on all promises made to the people. He also commended the people of the State for supporting, praying and collaborating with his administratio...