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  • Edo APC passes vote of confidence in Okpebholo, others

    Edo APC passes vote of confidence in Okpebholo, others

    Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has passed a vote of confidence in Governor Monday Okpebholo for his steadfast leadership, dedication and remarkable efforts in repositioning the party and advancing the progress of Edo State.

    It also passed a vote of confidence in the state Chairman of APC, Jarret Tenebe, and Secretary, Lawrence Okah.

    This was contained in a statement released after a meeting of the State Working Committee (SWC) of the party held at the weekend.

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    The statement, signed by spokesman for the party, Peter Uwadiae-Igbinigie, said the party deliberated on issues affecting the smooth running and cohesion of the party across the state.

    It said the party had lifted the suspension on Valentine Asue and Mrs. Stella Ogbetta, woman leader of Oredo Ward 10.

    The statement said the suspension of Ward Nine Chairman of Etsako East Local Government, Mallam Adamu Ototobor, remained in force until further notice.

    It added: “SWC advises all members to remain law-abiding and committed to the principles and discipline of the party, pending further directives.

  • Edo APC passes vote of confidence on Okpebholo, others

    Edo APC passes vote of confidence on Okpebholo, others

    Edo chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has passed a vote of confidence on Governor Monday Okpebholo for what it described as his steadfast leadership, dedication and remarkable efforts in repositioning the party and advancing the progress of Edo State.

    It also passed a vote of confidence on Edo APC Chairman Emperor Jarret Tenebe; and Secretary, Engr. Lawrence Okah.

    This was contained in a statement after a meeting of the State Working Committee (SWC) of the party held at the weekend.

    The statement, signed by spokesman of the party, Barr. Peter Uwadiae-Igbinigie, said the party deliberated on various issues affecting the smooth running and cohesion of the party across the state.

    It said the party lifted suspension of Hon. Valentine Asue and Mrs. Stella Ogbetta, Woman Leader of Oredo Ward 10.

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    The statement said suspension of Ward nine Chairman of Etsako East Local Government Area, Mallam Adamu Ototobor,  remained in force until further notice.

    According to the statement: “The SWC advises all members to remain law-abiding and committed to the principles and discipline of the party pending further directives.

    “That a vote of implicit confidence was unanimously passed on the Governor of Edo State, Distinguished Senator Monday Okpebholo; the State Chairman of the APC, Emperor Jarret Tenebe; and the State Secretary, Engr. Lawrence Okah, for their steadfast leadership, dedication, and remarkable efforts in repositioning the party and advancing the progress of Edo State.

    “The State Working Committee reaffirms its commitment to fairness, internal democracy, and the overall stability of the party across all levels in Edo State. It further calls on all members to continue to work collectively towards strengthening the APC as a united political family.”

  • Okpebholo, Oshiomhole, others endorse Tinubu for 2027 re-election

    Okpebholo, Oshiomhole, others endorse Tinubu for 2027 re-election

    Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Friday led a powerful coalition of All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders in formally endorsing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for re-election in 2027.

    The endorsement, which took place in Edo Central, brought together key political figures including the Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa, Senator Adams Aliyu Oshiomhole and the Minister for Regional Development, Hon. Abubakar Momoh, among others.

    The event also featured the official reception of prominent decampees from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party (LP) into the APC, signaling a renewed sense of unity and momentum within the ruling party ahead of the next general elections.

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    Among other dignitaries present were the Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Blessing Agbebaku; former Deputy Governor, Chief Pius Odubu; Senator Mathew Urhoghide; Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu; APC State Chairman, Emperor Jarret Tenebe; and Retired General Cecil Isegaigbe, Edo Central senatorial leader.

    Governor Okpebholo, while addressing party faithful, expressed profound gratitude to President Tinubu for his continued support to Edo people, particularly in infrastructure development.

    Okpebholo said: “I want to thank Mr. President for what he’s doing for the Edo people. We will let him know that we are here for him completely.”

    “When I went to Abuja to discuss the road infrastructural challenge. The Minister of Works came down to inspect it. Now, the Agbor road among other projects have been approved, and in a few weeks, you’ll see caterpillars working on this Agbor road. The President is not coming here to campaign because we have already done the campaign.”

  • Okpebholo to ex-deputy governor: you have seven days to return govt property

    Okpebholo to ex-deputy governor: you have seven days to return govt property

    Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has issued a seven-day ultimatum to former Deputy Governor Godwins Omobayo to return government property and assets in his possession.

    The governor, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, said his administration observed that several official items, including vehicles, documents and other state-owned assets assigned to Omobayo were yet to be surrendered to the appropriate authorities, despite multiple formal reminders.

    The statement said assets acquired or utilised in the course of public service remained the property of the state and must be returned upon cessation of office.

    It said the continued retention of such property by any individual constituted a  breach of public trust and an unlawful possession of state assets.

    The statement added: “Failure to comply within the stipulated period will compel the government to direct the Commissioner of Police, Edo State Command, to effect his arrest and ensure immediate recovery of all state assets still in his possession through lawful means.

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    “Edo State Government remains committed to accountability, due process and protection of public property.

    “No individual, regardless of former position or political affiliation, will be permitted to unlawfully appropriate or retain assets belonging to the people of Edo State.

    “The government urges Mr. Omobayo to respect this directive and avoid actions that can invite consequences or further embarrassment.”

    Responding, Omobayo said the matter was before a competent court.

    He said he received all entitlements, including his November salary.

  • Okpebholo issues ultimatum to ex-Deputy Gov on return of govt property 

    Okpebholo issues ultimatum to ex-Deputy Gov on return of govt property 

    Edo Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has issued a seven-day ultimatum to immediate past Deputy Governor, Mr. Godwins Omobayo, to immediately return all government property and assets in his possession.

    Okpebholo, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, said his administration observed that several official items, including vehicles, documents, and other State-owned assets assigned to Omobayo were yet to be surrendered to the appropriate authorities, despite multiple formal reminders.

    The statement said all assets acquired or utilised in the course of public service remained the property of the State and must be duly returned upon cessation of office.

    It said the continued retention of such property by any individual constituted a clear breach of public trust and an unlawful possession of state assets.

    It reads in parts “Failure to comply within the stipulated period will compel the Government to direct the Commissioner of Police, Edo State Command, to effect his arrest and ensure the immediate recovery of all State assets still in his possession through lawful means.

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    “The Edo State Government remains committed to accountability, due process, and the protection of public property. 

    “No individual, regardless of former position or political affiliation, will be permitted to unlawfully appropriate or retain assets belonging to the people of Edo State.

    “The Government urges Mr. Omobayo to respect this directive and avoid actions that could invite consequences or further embarrassment.”

    On his part, Omobayo said the matter was before a competent court.

    He said be received all entitlements including his November salary.

  • Okpebholo appoints ex-commissioners as special advisers

    Okpebholo appoints ex-commissioners as special advisers

    Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has appointed some former commissioners and ex-local government chairmen as special advisers.

    A statement by Secretary to the State Government, Musa Ikhilor, named a former Commissioner for Finance, John Inegbedion, as Special Adviser on Tax Reforms.

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    Others appointed are Johnson Adamu as Special Adviser on Humanitarian Affairs & Poverty Alleviation, Shuaibu Elamah as Special Adviser on Law Reforms, Dr. Aminu Imafidor as Special Adviser on Livestock, Aquaculture and Agro-Processing and Omorede Osifo as Special Adviser on Women Mobilisation.

    Others are Esther Eghaghe as Special Adviser on Women Mobilisation (Edo Central, Vera Sadoh as Special Adviser on Women Mobilisation (Edo North), Mrs. Itohan Osahon as Special Adviser on Women Mobilisation (Edo South) and Anslem Adima as Special Adviser on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs.

    Governor Okpebholo also appointed Orobosa Omo-Ojo as General Manager, Bendel Newspaper Corporation.

    The appointments, according to the statement, took effect from yesterday.

  • Okpebholo appoints ex-Commissioners as Special Advisers 

    Okpebholo appoints ex-Commissioners as Special Advisers 

    Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo has appointed some former Commissioners and former local government Chairmen as Special Advisers.

    A statement by Secretary to the State Government, Musa Ikhilor, named a former Commissioner for Finance, John Inegbedion, as Special Adviser on Tax Reforms.

    Others appointed were Johnson Jibril Adamu as Special Adviser on Humanitarian Affairs & Poverty Alleviation; Shuaibu Elamah as Special Adviser on Law Reforms; Dr. Aminu Ibrahim Imafidor as Special Adviser on Livestock, Aquaculture and Agro-Processing and Omorede Osifo as Special Adviser on Women Mobilization.

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    Others are Esther O Eghaghe as Special Adviser on Women Mobilisation (Edo Central);  Vera Omonkhafe Sadoh as Special Adviser on Women Mobilisation (Edo North); Mrs. Itohan Osahon as Special Adviser on Women Mobilisation (Edo South) and Anslem Adima as Special Adviser on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs

    Governor Okpebholo also appointed Hon. Orobosa Omo-Ojo as General Manager, Bendel Newspaper Corporation.

    The appointments, according to the statement, was to take effect from October 27, 2025.

  • Okpebholo, PDP trade words over insecurity in Edo

    Okpebholo, PDP trade words over insecurity in Edo

    The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Edo State Government have traded words over state of insecurity in the state.

    This followed the release of Miss Aisha Wahab, a young lady who was kidnapped in Auchi and held captive by kidnappers for over almost one month.

    Aisha was released after the sum of N20m was allegedly paid as ransom.

    The Edo PDP accused the administration of Governor Okpebholo of sleeping while Edo citizens and groups intervened through moral and financial support.

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    It said Governor Okpebholo abandoned what it termed “solid and time-tested security architecture established by former Governor Godwin Obaseki” and opted for a “path of destruction, dismantling tested systems through propaganda, disinformation, and unrelenting partisanship driven by sheer pettiness and malice.”

    Spokesman for the Edo PDP, Dan Osa-Ogbegie, in a statement, urged Governor Okpebholo to stop the charade, abandon propaganda, and get to work.

    “Governance is not theatre; it is a sacred duty. Edo people deserve security, dignity, and protection, not excuses.”

    But Edo Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Kassim Afegbua, said security tactics don’t allow for noise and fulmination, especially when kidnapping was involved.

  • Okpebholo, PDP trade words over insecurity in Edo

    Okpebholo, PDP trade words over insecurity in Edo

    The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Edo State Government have traded words over insecurity in the state.

    This followed release of Miss Aisha Wahab,who was kidnapped in Auchi and held captive by kidnappers for over almost one month.

    Aisha was released after N20m was allegedly paid as ransom.

    The Edo PDP accused the administration of Governor Okpebholo of sleeping while Edo citizens and groups intervened through moral and financial support.

    It said Governor Okpebholo abandoned what it termed “solid and time-tested security architecture established by former Governor Godwin Obaseki” and opted for a “path of destruction, dismantling tested systems through propaganda, disinformation, and unrelenting partisanship driven by sheer pettiness and malice.”

    Spokesman for the Edo PDP, Dan Osa-Ogbegie, in a statement, urged Governor Okpebholo to stop the charade, abandon propaganda, and get to work. 

    “Governance is not theatre; it is sacred duty. Edo people deserve security, dignity, and protection, not excuses.”

    But Edo Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Kassim Afegbua, said security tactics don’t allow for noise and fulmination, especially when kidnapping was involved. 

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    According to him: “What the PDP wanted the Governor to do was to behave in a most ludicrous manner, and apply cheap propaganda in the process, and then sing on television and social media platforms about Aisha Wahab.

    “That would have been most counter-productive. The security agents and our crack team of detectives, applied all that was necessary and propitious to geo-locate her, then followed through on all the leads, and ensured that she was released unscathed. Those who are trying to take advantage of such a condemnable act to score cheap political points, may very well be the architects of kidnapping activities in Edo state. 

    “The current Edo State Governor is doing very well in the critical sectors of the Edo economy.

    “The opposition PDP is hereby reminded that security issues cannot be used for popularity contest. We are not duty bound to expose the discrete process that was employed to secure Aisha’s release; and we are proud and happy, that we secured her release.”

  • Okpebholo promises to protect oil pipelines

    Okpebholo promises to protect oil pipelines

    Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has expressed his administration’s commitment to provide security and protect vital oil infrastructure across the state.

    Governor Okpebholo gave the assurance when he received leadership of the Edo State chapter Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) by the newly-elected Chairman, Mr. Michael Ogiamen.

    Okpebholo, who commended Edo IPMAN for resolving its internal crisis, assured them of his administration’s support to creating an enabling environment for petroleum marketers to operate smoothly.

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    The Edo Governor said he ensured law and order were maintained when the IPMAN issue was brought to his attention.

    “I am happy today that you have come here to tell me that you are now in agreement. I also want you to call the other faction. Dialogue with them and absorb them into your group so that things can move smoothly.

    “For the vandalization of pipelines, we have already set up a task force on pipeline monitoring. We will take charge on our own part. But the Warri part, that is Delta State. I will also talk to the Governor to see how we can jointly monitor the pipelines so that there will be no vandalisation going forward.”

    Okpebholo said his administration would empower the office of the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Pipeline Surveillance, Hon. Joseph Okonigene to enhance effective monitoring and protection of petroleum infrastructure in Edo State.

    The new Edo IPMAN chairman assured the Governor of IPMAN’s commitment to transparency, unity, and continuity of leadership within the association.