Thank you Governor Obaseki for intervening. truly if they did not disclose her disability, they did the wrong thing, but we cannot throw away the baby with the bath water.

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has called on Muslim faithful to propagate the virtues of piety and compassion during the Ramadan season.

In a statement to mark the beginning of the Holy month of Ramadan, the governor said the 30-day Ramadan fast, which is characterized by abstinence from food and drinks from dawn to dusk, is a period to reflect on the virtues of Islam and promote good neighbourliness.

“As the Muslim faithful embark on this fasting period, I implore you all to uphold the virtues of love, introspection, and compassion. It is a time to imbibe good neighbourliness and extend a helping hand to the needy in society.”

“In the face of the harsh economic realities, Ramadan provides us an opportunity to bond and show love to our friends and acquaintances,” the governor added.

As e dey pain dem e dey sweet us
As e dey sweet us, e dey pain dem 😁😁
Suddenly they're quiet
They are surprised. Despite the lies and smear campaigns, Edo people stood with Obaseki and overwhelmingly rejected Oshiomhole 😂.
Light triumphs over darkness
GOD always WINS

We are voting candidates based on their competence and track records. And PDP candidates tick all the good boxes.
#EdoPDPleads

Well said sir.
Edo people will make a choice on Saturday. If we allow ourselves to be deceived by mindless sentiments and interests, we will suffer it together.

Rejecting APC candidate prevents that suffering.

Edo people know the importance of upholding the rule of law in society and standing up against corrupt leaders who seek to undermine it. The arrest of APC henchman, Jared Tenebe by the Edo State Police Command for illegal possession of arms and attempted invasion of the INEC office in Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State sends a strong message.

Obviously, the APC plans to rig the upcoming House of Assembly elections in Edo State, just as they rigged the Presidential elections. Their plans will fail because the people of Edo state will stand against them. We are now known around the world for resilience in the face of corrupt leaders, our determination to protect our rights and stand up for what is right.

It is only a matter of time. Justice will eventually catch up with those who seek to exploit their positions for personal gain, and that it is the people who have the power to effect change in their society.


Rennie Ola, Edo Village Girl

The problem is that Obaseki does not do eye service so opposition party, the devious APC takes advantage.
If Oshiomhole did up to 1/10 of this ehn, America for hear am 😂.
Obaseki has really changed Edo state and he's set to do more.

The problem is that Obaseki does not do eye service so opposition party, the devious APC takes advantage.
If Oshiomhole did up to 1/10 of this ehn, America for hear am 😂.
Obaseki has really changed Edo state and he's set to do more.

I am fully Obidient! But our leader has said those that are Obidient are not necessarily members of Labour Party and can vote for CV candidates in other parties 😁 because the watchword is competence!
In Order West, PDP has my vote.

igbinoviadaniel:
You're known for peddling falsehood and fake news.

Omo! You came with receipts! 😂
"Fake news peddler"

APC and desperation.
At least you must dish out propaganda, make it believable so that you can achieve desired results, instead of making a f.o.o.l of yourself.

Like it or not, APC will never get foothold on government in Edo ever again

The fact is that if Obaseki leaves office today, he has done enough.
But the sweet thing is that he is going to do more and finish what he has started.
That will be possible with like minds in the legislature. And the APC are enemies of the Governor!

Natasha is young, vibrant and represents Gender Inclusive politics.
Egor people should support their own.

This is an obvious fact. Why some people would intentionally support this monster is beyond me 🤦🏽.
Edo people are wiser and we collectively reject Oshiomhole

they think we have forgotten. these people legit put the interests of godfathers over the interests of their constituencies. They left their people homeless and as orphans. Now they are coming back again. To do what! 🙄🙄
Never again!

Ogbeide Ifaluyi-isibor

Can we agree that we got it wrong in 2016! Someone posed that question to me and for a second, I was hors de combat with arms akimbo.

What do you think about that question too!

Adams Oshiomole is a likeable individual, he's mastered the skill of warming up on people and endearing himself to folks through the superfluity of his craftiness that he perfected in the Labour unions. The man is cunningly smart and we must give him his due. Let's Congratulate him too on his election victory, I told friends that Adams can remain on that seat for the next 100 years and his kinsmen will likely have no qualms.

There's a battle for the soul of Edo State just now and we can see the gimmicks and scheming at play. That's not my worry though, my worry is that alot of us can see clearly that Adams Oshiomole is jumping down from his baobab tree where he has been relegated to and wants a rebound into the Godfatherism cloak he loves to wear.

I ask again, Did we get it wrong in 2016!

In 2016, he sought for our shinning stars in Edo State, he sort them into groups just to seek to make Merchandise of them, Adam's promised everyone of his unalloyed support to succeed him , he told all the aspirants the same things, took money from them, lied to them, made mockery of them and watched them fall over themselves in his deceit. These were highly distinguished gentlemen who had excelled by no small measure in their fields of endeavor.
We clearly saw him axe his loyal Deputy Governor Hon Pius Odubu because he knew he couldn't control Odubu, he axed General Charles Airhiavbere (rtd), he axed our Celebrated Engr Chris Ogiemwonyi, he axed these illustrious sons because he knew he couldn't control them if they became Governor. He wanted his stooge so he could become the godfather he always wanted to be. The same godfatherism he pretended to hate.

Then with powers from above, He axed Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu who actually won the 2016 Gubernatorial election. He knew if the Edo people took ownership of their Government, he would gradually be swept into oblivion.

Then Godwin Obaseki came on the scene and Adams would always want to usurp authority over the sitting Governor, he wanted State decisions taken in his own house, he wanted to determine who got what contract and when, he wanted to be worshipped by all and sundry. He wanted to be the god of Edo politics.

History reminds us that as Governor himself, he did all he could to dim the sparkling lights of all those who came before him, he will use extreme derogatories at the Esama of Benin, he'll use very harsh invectives at Lucky Igbinedion and call him unprintable names everywhere he went to, he'll make mockery of Chief Anthony Anenih, he'll blast Prof (Sen) Oserhiemen Osunbor, he wouldn't spare senior Edo sons even if they did nothing or said nothing, the goal was to verbally destroy them and kneel on their necks....the list of disparaging words he'll use at eminent Edo men is not in short supply. Oshio was a loose canon and for a moment, he enjoyed the support of a few but that was shortlived.

As Ex-governor, his desire was to make Godwin Obaseki superlatively subservient to him, he'll shade the Deputy Governor Hon Philip Shuaibu, downgrade him and want to relegate him to the dustbin simply because Philip Shuaibu wanted to have his own mind and subject his actions to the guidance of his conscience, Philip simply wanted Oshiomole to leave Godwin alone to serve his people and not serve him; the godfather. After Philip refused a kangaroo impeachment of Godwin, he turned into the devil and Oshiomole swore to destroy him. Prominent Etsako sons will plead with but the assuming godfatherism was too enmeshed in his guile to reason otherwise.

Oshiomole's modus operandi is to completely obliterate anyone who had a star and could shine, any luminous and celebrated Edo son was the target of Adams Oshiomole in and out of office. Like a child deprived of love in his growing years, Oshiomole wanted the light on only him and would annihilate any obstacle on his path. A path that only leads to self destruction.

How he humiliated the then APC Chairman Chief Odigie Oyegun is not lost in our memory, how he humiliated the Onojie of Uromi is fresh in our hearts, how he bastardized royalty across the State permeates our senses through the vicissitudes of time, we have kept our memories alive. Any Distinguished Edo son was his enemy except you buried your head in his coccyx, the man wanted to be untop of everything and everyone and when Godwin Obaseki will revolt obstinately against his oppression and disdain for others having the yeast to rise, Adams Oshiomole will result of all sorts of blackmail against Godwin and the people watched keenly.

But Godwin and indeed the generality of Edo People will have none of it.

Godwin and the people will then reduce Oshiomole to the matchbox of local politics by getting him out as National Chairman in an uncelebrated manner and Adams will respond by trying to instigate societies derelicts he had "made" to disturb the peace of the people and the sanity of the Government and the story that followed can be told by all.

Educated and accomplished men were dragged to hades by Adams but the mental hobos, the never do wells were empowered with the machinery of the State to become street lords and given kingly robes, terrorizing the people and making life hell for them. These goons became the untouchables, they decided who the police could arrest and what kind of weapons they decided to brandish as the collected revenue for the State. Noble men were reduced to rubbles and hooligans were made to feed fat on the state. They had become the Alpha Beta in Edo State and whatever they returned to the State as revenue was received without question.

Didn't these strange men close down streets to celebrate that they've become billionaires in Edo State. Billionaires on the sweat of helpless women in our markets, striving artisans, small businesses trying to eke a living all across the State. I mean, these guys were living the life, they did the dirty job for Adams and were made to ride on golden horses as a reward.

But give it to the Comrade as he was fondly called, he performed in his region of the State, he built infrastructure and he built men and so, it was not lost on them to stand up in his defense even in his weakness. They still do this this day.

However you fell/felt about Adams, he was/is a hero at home for cogent reasons.

While he was Governor, he became the don; the godfather and the ruler of everything in Edo State and for many years, the people were blinded by his sweet antics and he could do no wrong in their eyes until they saw who a truly was.

I felt displeased when my big brothers; very notable and astounding Edo sons fell for him again in 2020 even after Godwin Obaseki had jumped ship, Comrade Adams would promise everyone in the APC his support and swindle everyone again like he did in 2016. My dear brother will emerge APC candidate under controversial circumstances but the people withheld their grace and granted it to Godwin Obaseki again to complete his 8 year tenure. The song on the streets was "torgba"

Nobody ever beat Oshiomole to his game of foxiness but somehow, Godwin did.

Godwin didn't only beat him to the game but the Edo people gave their absolute imprimatur to Godwin and Adams has not forgiven the people for standing up to him and chasing him into his own shadows.

It is battle time again in 2023, he is rolling up his sleeves to get into the battle arena not for you or I, it has never been about us. Our friend is seeking a majestic rebound into the godfather stable he has always wanted to have in Edo State.

While I think we should not get injured in their war, I think we must protect the ultimate authority of the people vested on Godwin Obaseki just now as Governor. We must contain, sustain and retain the tenets of democracy where the people decide who will lead them. Godwin has impressed some and has not impressed some but we will have the people decide and not Adams Oshiomole.

We as a people have demystified godfatherism in Edo State, we have weakened the ability for twisted men to impose leaders on us, we have derobbed the political popes that want to anoint Governors or Senators or Congressmen for us, We have chased them to the baobab trees to rest with their kindred spirits, like the proverbial "abiku" who keeps coming and going these several seasons , we have exorcised the ghosts of division that they bring upon us when elections come and our tower of babel as a multi ethnic state has become our power of babel.

We the people will protect our sons and daughters from being enslaved ànew by Adams Oshiomole, we will rise up in Edo South, Edo Central and Edo North and resist the diabolical machinations of those who want to oppress us continually.

Power must remain with the people by all means.

Clem Agba has a right to be Governor just as Mike Onolemenmen has equal right, just as Ogbeide Ifaluyi-isibor has just as much right to be Governor, every Edo son or daughter enjoys equal rights to aspire for whatever office they please and No single person will decide for the people.

Our "abiku" is coming again, the grounds are wet with mourning, the pouring of libations have fingers pointed at him, "abiku" is calling for the second and the repeated time. The lions and tigers are gearing up to abiku's call again but in the coccyx of the baobab tree they will remain. Edo people will resist them.

There will be no more godfatherism in Edo State. Agberos will not become lords again.

We will not allow Adams Oshiomole a rebound into the Godfather he wants to be.

You may fault my use of words, you may fault my choice of words, you may even fault my bias but you cannot fault the truth I have written in this piece.

March 12, 2023

At the start of this campaign we said We would spend a lot of time listening. That’s what we’ve done over the last six years, and that’s what We have done over the last eight weeks as well.

Listening to vested interests.

Listening to highly selective focus groups

Listening to ordinary people.

Listening to their disillusionment with politicians.

They want politicians to stand up and address the issues that matter to them. They want commitments that are clear.

And there are just a few days left to determine the direction Edo takes.

A few days to turn this into a campaign that sets Edo on the right course for the years ahead.

A few days to turn this into a campaign that focuses on the long term.

A few days to turn this into a campaign about the issues that matter to people.

I expected a barrage of lies and distortions from the opposition party High Command, the like of which we have never seen before. It has come to pass!

They are intimidated by the many “ good stories we have to tell”… and they are frightened that the distance between them and the levers of governance is widening. When they are frightened get negative, and they get nasty.

Instead of engaging in honest debate, they will put up thousands of posters, jingles and articles distorting the truth.

Instead of confronting voters face to face, they will ring people up, whispering lies about our policies down the phone, WhatsApp groups and on Facebook. Instead of talking about their record, they will fight the most negative, most nasty campaign imaginable.

Well, we will not be cowed. The best antidote to negative APC campaigning is to fight positively on our programme for Edo.

To make the campaign in this last few days a campaign the Edo people can be proud of.

And our Party and government has a duty to make that happen.

Our investment in Education has given our children the best possible education. Guaranteeing the best possible start in life for every child.

Our government has signed over 20000 certificates of occupancy, Cof O, in the last six years surpassing the 15000 that had ever been signed in Edo State by all its past Governors put together.

Our government does not owe pensions or salaries to its workers. These commitments are met and paid on or before the 27th of every month.

Our government has constructed and rehabilitated over 1000km of road in the last six years. Countless numbers of inner city roads across the three senatorial districts and rural communities.

Our government is lighting up Edo with the most comprehensive and sustainable street light project every embarked upon by any state government in Nigeria. Our Ossiomo power partners provides the power with which these lights as well as numerous businesses and factories are powered. In Edo today, we can boast of 24hours of interrupted power. Our secretariat and government offices also enjoy this service.

Haven conquered the power deficit that plagues Nigeria, our state now commands a strong presence of business and commerce as the Benin Airport is now among busiest airport in Nigeria while our hotels growing exponentially are experiencing close to 80% occupancy rates.

This is not by coincidence but by planning, strategy and collaboration with all arms of government.

As we go to the polls on Saturday March 18, 2023, Edo people have a choice to vote all PDP candidates into the Edo State House of Assembly for sustainable development or expose our state to a party whose only agenda is to have its hand on the levers of government for self interest. They have no plans, no legislative agenda but embroiled in anger and vendetta.

Over the last six years and especially in the last few weeks, APC have failed to prove that they are worthy of our trust.

Let’s keep progress in power!


Chris Osa Nehikhare
Hon Commissioner for Communication&Orientation

I remember that Ekosodin road as a student in UNIBEN. Almost every year, they will come and grade it as if they're ready to do something. They'll abandon it the rains come and mess up everything.
I had already graduated before the road was fixed. Obaseki did not just construct the road but extended the works to include major streets like Edo and Newton streets!
Only insincerity will make people say Obaseki has not done anything in Edo state

Let us not forget that APC underrepresented many constituencies in Edo State at the behest of their godfather.

They offer nothing but antagonism, harassment, and danger to hardworking Edos. They have no love for our mothers and want to rip off our fathers' hard-earned resources.

We cannot afford to revert to the days of red-eyed dogs bullying our brothers and hurting our sisters.

Edo people will reject the demonic party at the polling units on March 18th and support PDP to reject the albatross APC from our body polity.

APC and fake news 😂
You can smell their fears and desperacy.
Finished party!

1) the Supreme Court has given an order
2) it's daily chaos in the city, especially in banks.

The cash crunch is affecting everyone, yet you people are insulting the Governor for this his order? Na wa o.

They brought out the rumour so people will say it's because of elections! 😂😂
Governor Godwin Obaseki doesn't do eye service. Pensioners have been enjoying their pension as at when due since 2016. Do you know what it means to clear backlog of pensions stretching into the 80s?

No way for APC this year!

Edo people must open their eyes and know that Oshiomhole is out for his own pocket.
March 18th, we show him power belongs to the people.

If you are in Edo state and not an APC, you will see that Governor Godwin Obaseki is loved by the people.

Another thing was the rejection of APC.
Never will they be in Edo state EDHA ever again

Ddeliverer007:
While Obi was talking, people were shouting Obi Obi yesterday at uwelu market. I wonder why y’all would come here and lie.

The people said their market got burnt and Obaseki didn’t do anything for them.

Obaseki would be impeached immediately after the election. Pdp won’t get one member in the Edo state house of assembly.

Make una dey play.

Fake news

The APC is using lies and propaganda to deceive Edolites into thinking that the March 11th elections are solely about Governor Godwin Obaseki. They claim that Obaseki is afraid of losing his position and that's why he is campaigning for PDP candidates for House of Assembly. However, this election is not just about Obaseki; it's about the Edo people.

Obaseki is seeking support for PDP House of Assembly candidates because he is a team player who wants to advance the party for the benefit of the people. On the other hand, the APC is a deceitful party that is trying to fool the Edo people. They were rejected by Edo people and Nigerians during the Presidential polls on February 25th, so they are resorting to lies, vote buying, and thuggery. Evil thrives when good people keep quiet.

On March 11th, Edo people will not vote for the APC because of grievances against the Governor. Instead, they will vote against the APC because of their track record of corruption and election rigging.

The issues are with the APC, who are trying to regain control of Edo State's treasury, populate the streets with thugs, rig the elections, and commit other atrocities. Edo people will shut the door of governance on them.


Rennie Ola, Edo Village Girl

That's the only thing they know 😂
Electoral malpractices is their game. But I trust Edo people. Just like 2020, we will collect their money and still vote against them! 😂😂

Cajal:

Rejected you say
And they won two senate seats while your dying PDP is on the verge of extinction in EDO
THANKS TO LABOUR PARTY

Those who won were strong personalities in their senatorial districts. It had nothing to do with party popularity

This is true. We don't have short memories. We cannot forget in a hurry what we went through in the hands of APC both at state and national level.
It is an act of desperacy on their path trying to beguile edo people. But their plans have failed.

APC will never reign in Edo, both in the executive and legislature.

They're desperate for power and have brought untold calamities to our country.
They've told our mothers to go and die and unleashed their lions and tigers on our people. They've caused hardship for market women, hawkers, and traders and followed orders from godfathers instead of fulfilling the people's wishes. Now they want to use scare and deceiving tactics to return to power in Edo?

Reject them once again with your PVCs on March 11th and vote for PDP candidates for Edo State House of Assembly. Let us continue to #PutEdoFirst


Rennie Ola, Edo Village Girl

Throwback:
The same mob of Edo no be Lagos, don finally wish that Edo was Lagos.

Even Wike that gave him backbone has broken it.

Let them enjoy the result of voting in anger.

We wish Edo was Lagos? God forbid. Agberos terrorising citizens, voters bullied into voting only one party? Using tribalism against even fellow Yorubas? Again, Godforbid