FORMER governorship candidate on the platform of the Peoples Party of Nigeria (PPN) in the 2020 Edo State governorship election, Iyoha John Darlington, has congratulated Mr … The Edo State Governor and candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on Saturday, reassured that his government would continue to serve the people of the state and pursue more programmes and projects to put smiles on their faces. “Otherwise, PDP talk of restructuring without the 1999 Constitution, the National and State Assemblies is undemocratic and unconstitutional,” Okechukwu, a foundation member of APC said. The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, Was On Tuesday Cleared By The Authoritie by AllNews1: 12:16pm On Jan 06. Okechukwu told the opposition not to lose sight of the fact that the constitution remains the ground norm, no matter how imperfect and therefore must not be violated. Edo State governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has again pledged his administration’s Commitment to pursue the vision of making Edo State great again. “For our part, we didn’t file any process in this suit and we have consistently remained neutral. The APC and Edobor, dragged Obaseki to court for allegedly forging the University of Ibadan degree certificate, which he submitted to INEC to aid his qualification for the Sept. 19, 2020 governorship election in Edo. Edo State Governor on Tuesday resigned his membership of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Yobe to recruit teachers at custodial centres […] On the shock PDP expressed that APC had used restructuring as a mere campaign slogan not meant for implementation, Okechukwu said that the shock was unnecessary as Buhari’s intendment was to extend the frontiers of core democratic tenets to the grassroots. Obaseki gave the assurance while speaking to Christian faithful in Benin City, during a one-day prayer and fasting programme for peaceful election … It is the first governorship poll to be conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) since the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country. Preliminary reports from some electoral observers have held that it was mostly peaceful and largely free and fair. From Tony Osauzo, Benin Eight new judges consisting of seven females and one male were sworn into the Edo State Judiciary on Monday by state Governor Godwin Obaseki, who urged them to … “Executive Order 10 is Buhari’s ‘Number 1’ restructuring. Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has won the certificate forgery case instituted against him by the All Progressives Congress, APC. A Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed January 9 for hearing in the suit challenging the certificate tendered by Governor Godwin Obaseki for the September 2020 governorship election Edo State. Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki GOVERNOR GODWIN OBASEKI’S 2021 NEW YEAR ADDRESS observer 1 week ago Inside Edo , LATEST NEWS , NEWS 1 Comment 100 Views “To be honest, it seems the PDP wants to Pull-Down- the-Roof. “Because Edo state is designed to be governed by relevant laws, Edo APC is ready to take the bull by the horns, as it can no longer condone a governor who has no regard for the rule of law”. Governor Obaseki was returned elected after polling the highest number of votes in the keenly-contested poll conducted on Saturday, 19th September 2019. But rule of law must be adhered to no matter how slow,” Okechukwu quipped. The preciding Justice Ahmed Mohammed who delivered judgment said that the APC failed to prove the forgery allegation beyond reasonable doubt. The University of Ibadan has finally reacted to the controversy surrounding the credentials of Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State. Mozia said that he had received the plaintiffs’ 39-page final written address. Your Excellency, *TOWARDS BOOSTING OUR TOURISM POTENTIALS IN EDO STATE - THE NEED TO PROMOTE OUR CULTURAL HERITAGE* The above subject matter refers, that: Governor Godwin Obaseki closes his case after calling 3 witnesses … Incumbent PDP Governor Godwin Obaseki won re-election for a second term, defeating APC Osagie Ize-Iyamu and several minor party candidates. Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Deputy Governor of the state, Rt. Justice Ahmed Mohammed fixed the date after admitting the written addresses argued by lawyers in the matter. “My appeal to the PDP is not to get so desperate and forget that no matter how imperfect our constitution maybe, it still remains the ground norm. Also lawyer to INEC, M.A Bawa, prayed the court to use the arguments filed by counsel to give judgment in the matter. In this context President Buhari has commenced restructuring with the amendment of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in the course of his regime. Obaseki announced his resignation after … Along the same line, APC’s lawyer Akin Olujimi (SAN) adopted his written address as his final argument in the matter and urged the court to grant the claims sought by his client. Edo has had 10 governors, both military and civilian, since it became an independent state 29 years ago. Are we actually in democracy with rubber stamp State legislatures, none independent State Judiciary and local councils governed in breach of Section 7 of our constitution? The Director-General of Voice of Nigeria (VON) and foundation member of All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Osita Okechukwu, on Sunday, accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of plotting to destroy Nigeria by pushing for the restructuring of the country via unconstitutional means. Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki’s motion seeking to strike out the names of Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu and the All Progressives Party (APC) from the petition filed by the Action Democratic Party (ADP) has suffered a setback at the Edo State Elections Petition Tribunal sitting in Benin City. Justice Mohammed fixed the judgment for Saturday(today) after lawyers to all the parties involved in the matter adopted their final addresses on 7 January. The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, was on Tuesday cleared by the authorities of the University of Ibadan of alleged forgery of his degree certificate brought against him by the All Progressives Congress. This is a list of administrators and governors of Edo State, Nigeria, which was formed in 27 August 1991 when the former Bendel State was divided into Edo State and Delta State. If the rule of law is our mantra, then am at loss which other route or channel PDP is proposing to restructuring without the Constitution, National and State Assemblies mandated by Section 9 of the constitution to do so? “They would resolve and get a resolution, and somebody that is supposed to execute that resolution would turn it upside down, and they are looking at him. Prince Charles Uyiekpen has urged the people of Edo to join hands with the state governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, to halt the spread of the COVID-19 … Both men faced each other in 2016, albeit with Obaseki flying the flag of the APC and Ize-Iyamu flying that of the PDP. The Governor of Edo State Godwin Obaseki has closed his case in the alleged certificate forgery suit instituted against him by the All Progressive Congress and its chieftain Williams Edobor. Hon. The governor secured 307,955 of the total votes, 84,336 more votes than his closest rival Ize-Iyamu, who got 223, 619 votes. “To start with Mr President did not renege on restructuring, Executive Order is No 1 Restructuring. Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki says the state will take advantage of the role of ex-servicemen to boost the state's security architecture to address the prevailing security challenges. “One thing that is sure is that whatever method that does not follow the constitution and the resolution of NEC is null and void. Edo State gubernatorial election billed for September 19, 2020 promises to be interesting amid trepidation and anxiety in the run-up to it. “Methinks, we all agree on restructuring, and that there are certain items in the Exclusive Legislative list that need to be devolved to sub-national units. A total of 14 political parties fielded candidates to jostle for the office of the governor in the state. Obaseki … He, however, did not award any cost against the plaintiffs. The disqualification of the governor was criticised by … A political rift between the governor and Oshiomhole which spiraled beyond the state to national politics, saw both men switch parties and square up against each other on platforms they once criticised. The plaintiffs want the court to disqualify Obaseki and his party, the PDP, from the poll, in the event that Obaseki was found to have forged his university certificate, obtained in 1979. All rights reserved. The 2020 Edo State gubernatorial election occurred on September 19, 2020. Buhari congratulates Obaseki while Eze-Iyamu has accepted defeat. Obaseki received 57.3% of the vote. That’s the history of liberal democracy. Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), days after resigning from the All Progressives Congress (APC). Okechukwu faulted PDP’s statement that “The APC’s inaction in the face of the dismissive declaration by the Buhari Presidency that Nigerians, who they had promised restructuring, should now channel their demands to the National Assembly, only goes to further validate assertions among Nigerians that APC is a deceptive power-grabbing platform, which is not interested in governance or fulfilling its promises to Nigerians.”. But hearing in the matter continues … Besides, Igbere TV reports that the tribunal also declined to strike out ADP’s petition against Governor … Accordingly, the Buhari Presidency has commenced restructuring; all we need is the partnership of the PDP and Nigerians who cajoled the governors to head to the Supreme Court to stymie No1 Amendment.”. The Delta and Edo State governments have spent over N842m on pensions and benefits for two convicted ex-governors in the last 12 years, findings by Sunday PUNCH have shown. From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin. Governor Obaseki closes case in alleged certificate forgery suit. Since 2016, Godwin Obaseki has been the Governor of Edo State, take some time to read our short Godwin Obaseki biography, as well as the biography of his wife Betsy. Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki’s motion seeking to strike out the names of Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu and the All Progressives Party (APC) from the petition filed by the Action Democratic Party (ADP) has suffered a setback at the Edo State Elections Petition Tribunal sitting in Benin City. • Edo South- 1,281,414 Voters, Edo North – 564,122, Edo Central- 364,998 • Godfatherism, 2023 Dominate Poll There was uneasy calm yesterday in most parts of Edo State … Without which powers and resources devolved to the States will be like pouring water into basket,” he noted. READ ALSO: Election: The Great People Of Edo State Have Spoken – Obaseki. The Rivers state governor thanked the people of Edo state for their show of solidarity and hailed Obaseki and his deputy, for standing firmly by the residents. Mr Godwin Obaseki of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has defeated Mr Osagie Ize-Iyamu, to win a second term as governor of Edo State. Hence his 1st Restructuring is Executive Order 10. Edo PDP backs Obaseki on security, appointment. He has amended the constitution and had signed Executive Order 10 of 2020, in compliance with Section 121(3) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, with the intendment to strengthen the institutions of the State Governments,” Okechukwu said. Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, briefing reporters at the State House in Abuja on June 16, 2020. It was a dramatic process that saw Obaseki run a governorship race against Ize-Iyamu for a second time in four years. The Edo State Governor and candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on Saturday, reassured that his government would continue to serve the people of the state and pursue more programmes and projects to put smiles on their faces. Okechukwu explained that “Mr President had systematically understudied our scenario in Nigeria and how antithetical the governors’ slide into emperorship has stymied the growth of democracy in our dear fatherland. The judgment which was slated for 12noon, began at about 1.20pm, when the judge began by first reviewing the testimonies for the two parties. Hon Philip Shaibu has engaged in a war of words over a … Governor Obaseki was returned elected by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) after polling the highest number of votes in the keenly-contested poll conducted on Saturday. Governor Obaseki, we once again congratulate you and the good and patient people of Edo State as your RESETTING EDO agenda moves to the next level,” the PDP added. Mr Godwin Obaseki of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has defeated Mr Osagie Ize-Iyamu, to win a second term as governor of Edo State. The campaign, characterised by drama and controversy that did not spare the State House of Assembly, was tempered by the intervention of the Oba of Benin to calm fears that the poll could turn violence heightened. Can we have effective and civil State Police under quasi-despots? When the matter was called on Thursday, Ken Mozia, SAN, lawyer to Obaseki informed the court that the business for the day was for parties to adopt their final written addresses. Who is Governor of Edo State? Edo has had 10 governors, both military and civilian, since it became an independent state 29 years ago. Governor 29 May 1999 29 May 2007 PDP: Professor Oserheimen Osunbor: Governor 29 May 2007 12 November 2008 PDP: Removed by Court Judgment invalidating his election. The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Edo State Governorship election, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on Tuesday defeated the All Progressives Congress (APC) Osagie Ize-Iyamu by well over 17 points (Obaseki 57.73%; Ize-Iyamu 40.07%), in an online poll conducted by Channels Television in partnership with Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room. SAN FRANCISCO, September 20, (THEWILL) - The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Godwin Obaseki has defeated Osagie Ize-Iyamu, to win a second term as governor of Edo State. The APC and Edobor had filed the suit alleging that Governor Obaseki presented a forged certificate to seek re-election in the Edo State governorship election held on September 19, 2020. Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has gone into self-isolation following his close contacts to Bauchi state goernor, Bala Mohammed and President Buhari's Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari, who have both tested positive to the novel COVID-19. • Edo South- 1,281,414 Voters, Edo North – 564,122, Edo Central- 364,998 • Godfatherism, 2023 Dominate Poll. See all the information about Edo State Governor Court Case for 0 | LEGIT EJES GIST MEDIA Top Naija News Now and Hot Nigerian Jobs