The governor in a congratulatory message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Daniel Iworiso-Markson, urged Obaseki to be magnanimous in victory by extending a hand of fellowship to his main challenger, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu of the Peoples Democratic Party, in the interest of Edo State.
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Delivering the judgment, the Justice Ahmed Badamasi-led three member tribunal dismissed the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party and its candidate, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, as lacking in merit
The party and Ize-Iyamu are challenging the declaration by the Independent National Election Commission of Godwin Obaseki of the All Progressives Congress as winner of the governorship election
This followed the approval of the State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, for the execution
Mumuni noted that the state House of Assembly had passed an amendment to a law which now stipulates the state builds a house worth N200 million for the governor and another worth N100 million for his deputy as part of their retirement package
He expressed confidence in the civil service, and pledged that his administration would build a more stronger, vibrant, trusted, competent and reliable workforce to meet the challenges ahead
Prince Madumere made this remark on Saturday while addressing newsmen shortly after the swearing-in ceremony of the new Governor of Edo State, Chief Godwin Obaseki, at Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City, Edo State
Among the dignitaries at the occasion were the Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki; Governor Mohammed Abubakar of Bauchi State; Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State; and Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State
INEC National Commissioner in Charge of Publicity, Prince Solomon Soyebi, stated this in an interview with newsmen on Thursday in Benin
Obaseki, who was declared winner of the September 28 governorship election in Edo State by the Independent National Electoral Commission, made the promise in his victory address in Benin on Thursday
The declaration followed Obaseki meeting the criteria to emerge governor based on the election conducted in the state on Wednesday
The election was held on Wednesday
The election, held on Wednesday, has thrown up two leading candidates – Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu of the Peoples Democratic Party and Godwin Obaseki of the All Progressives Congress
Governor Adams Oshiomhole announced this at a grand reception organised by the organised labour for him
Oshiomhole spoke at the commissioning of the 22km Iguobazuwa-Umaza-Siluko Road in Ovia South West Local Government Area, one of the numerous roads constructed by his administration
The Secretary of the Community Youth Chairmen in Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area, Osaro Eboigbe, spoke on behalf of the hundreds of youths
He said his government would not only continue with roads construction, the revolution in the educational sector and agricultural sector but will also seek ways to increase wealth creation in the state
The union said the endorsement of the All Progressives Congress candidate was to enable him continue with the development strides of Governor Adams Oshiomhole
Addressing the Igbo Community Union in Benin on Wednesday, Obaseki said the 450mw would be generated from the ongoing Azura Power Plant which the APC administration attracted to the state
According to Ogie, “we have information on the plot by the PDP to acquire rickety vehicles in different parts of the state, brand them with PDP logo and posters and thereafter set them ablaze. They will then claim that supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) were mobilised to attack them