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Category: EDO 2016

  • Conduct of Edo election satisfactory – Oyegun

    The National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Oyegun, has expressed satisfaction with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)’s conduct of the Edo State governorship election.

    Oyegun, who voted at Ward 2, Unit 2 in Oredo local government area at 11: 45 a.m., said: “I am impressed with the conduct of the election so far.

    “The atmosphere has been peaceful and the weather has been very friendly to us all. The voters have been wonderful in their conduct.”

    Oyegun also commended the large turnout of voters, saying: “ the turnout is wonderful and I am pleasantly surprised.’’

    “This is the best turnout so far in years. This is the best so far because I have always voted here.

    “I hope, and it’s presumed that something good is about to happen in the state.

    “It is a sign that the people are beginning to express their democratic rights and that democracy has become totally widespread in the state.

    “It’s peaceful so far because I have been watching events on TV.’’

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Oyegun described the security arrangement as “lovely and wonderful.”

    “As the National Chairman of my party, it was something that was of grave concern to us all.

    “All the security agencies have given us iron clad assurance that there will not be a major incident,’’ he said.

    On the allegation of money inducement in some centres, he responded: “I have not seen any where I have just voted.’’

     

  • Edo election peaceful – CP

    The Edo State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Haliru Gwandu, has said the governorship election in the state has been peaceful.

    Gwandu told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Benin that the state police command had not recorded any incident since accreditation and voting began simultaneously at 8.00 a.m.

    He said the command was in touch with all the police formations and special units involved in the election duty.

    “So far, all is well as I talk to you. We are presently in the field monitoring the election in some parts of the state.

    “I will give you more details after monitoring the election. But, so far, so good, I can say for now,” he said.

  • Obaseki votes, hails turnout

    Obaseki votes, hails turnout

    The All Progressive Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, voted at about 10:50 a.m on Wednesday.

    Obaseki spent one hour on the queue with his wife, Besty, before he was accredited.

    In a chat with journalists after voting, the APC candidate hailed the exercise and described it as impressive.

    He said, “Everything seems to be working fine. We had an isolated incident somewhere in Edo Central. There was shooting at Ugboha but it has been taken care of.

    “What is important is that we don’t lose lives. My hope is that we had peaceful election that will strengthen our democracy. The turnout is massive and okay.”

     

  • Edo: Oyegun debunks allegation of thugs importation

    Edo: Oyegun debunks allegation of thugs importation

    The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), John Oyegun on Wednesday debunked the allegation that the APC imported thugs for the ongoing gubernatorial elections in Edo State.

    Oyegun, who spoke to journalists after voting at ward ll, unit ll, denied reports that the party gave bribe to Edo people to secure their votes during the governorship election.

  • Edo poll: Oyegun accredited for voting

    Edo poll: Oyegun accredited for voting

    The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), John Oyegun has been accredited at ward ll, unit ll for voting at the ongoing gubernatorial elections in Edo.

    Oyegun who came out at about 10:45A.M said that was the best time to vote at his Polling Unit, adding that democracy has become widespread.

    He also observed that the election has been peaceful so far while commending the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as well as the security operatives.

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  • Photo: Obaseki votes in Edo election

    Photo: Obaseki votes in Edo election

  • I’m happy card readers worked – Ize-Iyamu

    I’m happy card readers worked – Ize-Iyamu

    The People’s Democratic Party Candidate in the Edo gubernatorial election, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, on Wednesday praised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the organisation of the polls at his polling unit in Iguododo, Orhiomwon Local Government Area (LGA).

    The PDP candidate said the card reading machine was functional and described the elections as peaceful in the areas he visited.

    “The process has started, the turnout is impressive, the security people are around, INEC officials are around, so we’re praying to God that what we’re seeing here is what is playing out.

    “I’m happy that at least in my place the card reader has worked. We hope it’s working in other places too.
    So, with what I’ve seen here I’m impressed, even though because of network difficulties I’ve not been able to find out what is happening elsewhere.

    “But now that I’ve voted we’ll try and phone all those places just to know what is happening. Here, at least, you can see that it’s very peaceful, orderly, the turnout is impressive.”

  • Odubu, Shuaibu vote in Edo poll

    Edo State Deputy Governor, Dr. Pius Odubu and the running mate to the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Philip Shuaibu have voted in their various polling units.

    Shuaibu voted in unit 11, Auchi, Etsako West local government area of the state.

    He voted at 9:15 a.m., while materials arrived before 8:00 a.m.

    Shuaibu expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the election.

    Odubu said materials and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officials arrived at his polling unit as early as 6:00 a.m., while voting commenced at 8:00 a.m.

    The deputy governor voted at unit 4, Urhonigbe South, at 10:15 a.m.

  • Edo poll: Chaos at Oredo ward ll

    Chaos was on Wednesday Morning reported at Oredo ward ll as the Edo State governorship election commenced.

    The Nation gathered that the chaos started as political party agents canvassed for votes at ward ll, Unit Two.

    Voters accused the agent of the National Conscience Party (NCP)’s candidate  of giving signs to electorates beside the ballot box.

    Details later…

  • Photos: Ize-Iyamu casting vote

    Photos: Ize-Iyamu casting vote

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    Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Osagie Ize-Iyamu casting his vote at Unit 26, Ward 5, Iguododo, Orhiomwon LGA Edo State on Wednesday.

     

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