Politics

EFCC Cracks Down on Vote Buying in Edo Governorship Election

In a determined effort to curb electoral malpractice, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has deployed officers to polling stations across Edo State during today’s governorship election. Their mission: to clamp down on vote buying and ensure a free and fair election process. This development was revealed by Frank Mba, the Deputy Inspector-General of […]

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Edo 2024: Civil Servants Will Be First Victim if Opposition Wins – Obaseki

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has warned that civil servants could face significant setbacks if the opposition secures victory in the upcoming 2024 governorship election. He made this statement during a thank-you meeting with public servants held on Tuesday in Benin City. Obaseki emphasized the strides made in modernizing the state’s civil service through […]

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INEC Rejects PDP’s Request to Remove Edo REC Over Wike Ties

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected a request from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to remove Anugbum Onuoha, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Edo State, ahead of the upcoming September 21 governorship election. The call for Onuoha’s redeployment arose from concerns about his close ties to Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the […]