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Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said that he had no intention of driving former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, out of town as he (Obaseki) threatened during the governorship campaign. Obaseki, who won Saturday’s Edo governorship election, however added a proviso: If Oshimohole continues to unleash his lions on the state, there will be no mercy for him. Obaseki, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, defeated his main challenger, All Progressives Congress’ Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, who was backed by Oshiomhole, the governor’s estranged godfather. Speaking Tuesday on The Morning Show of ARISE TV, the broadcast arm of THISDAY, Obaseki while responding to a question on his threat during his reelection campaign to drive out Oshiomhole out of town (Edo) if he was reelected, said “I have no intention to drive Oshiomhole from Edo, but if he continues to unleash his lions, we will have no mercy.” He said he would not want to say much...

"Our people were arbitrarily arrested, many of the figures were fabricated." By Mudiaga Affe of Premium Times The campaign team of the All Progressives Party (APC) in Edo State has accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate of manipulating Saturday’s governorship election. The APC, however, called on its members to stay calm while party leaders study the result and decide what is next. This came just as Governor Godwin Obaseki, the PDP candidate, received the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC’s final results sheet following his victory in the election. According to the official result, Mr Obaseki polled 307,955 votes to defeat his closet rival, Osagie Ize-Iyamu of the APC, who scored 223,619 votes. John Mayaki, the chairperson of the APC Media Campaign Council, said the party has rejected the result, citing alleged strong-arm tactics. PremierTimes

Congratulations to the Incumbent governor, Godwin Obaseki and his deputy Shaibu Philip who have undoubtedly flourished and emerged winner in the Edo State gubernatorial election. The entire team and supporters of the Esan Community are pleased with  notication from the independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) who have declared Godwin Obaseki the winner of the Edo State gubernatorial election today.  This is a win not just for the politicians but also for the People's Democratic Party and the entire people of Edo State and for democracy. We congratulate your office for the victory gained during this political sojourn. Governor Godwin Obaseki  has shown full commitment to democracy, devotion to the supporters of democracy and an unwavering loyalty to the great people of Edo. You have proved to be a man of integrity and we welcome you back on board. Flourish Itulua Abumere  Godwin Ebosele  Esan Community Digest The People's Democratic Party 

Incumbent governor, Godwin Obaseki emerged winner in the Edo State gubernatorial election.  By William Ukpe Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) has declared Godwin Obaseki the winner of the Edo State gubernatorial election today. Mr. Obaseki will return as the Governor of the state for a second term. The results were declared by INEC on Sunday afternoon after the results were counted from all LGA’s on Saturday. Obaseki had 307,955 votes, which was enough to be declared a clear winner over Ize-Iyamu’s 223,619 votes. Obaseki took to his Twitter handle to thank the people of Edo State for their votes. He stated,  “Words fail me in saluting our teeming supporters who displayed immense courage in the face of threats, intimidation and brutalization. The collective will of Edo people made it possible for us to triumph over godfatherism. Congratulations to all Edo people. This is our victory!”

(Photo credit: Channels TV)  By Solomon Elusoji   CHANNELS  Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki on Saturday said he was “surprised” and “shocked” at the slowness of card readers after he cast his vote in the Governorship poll being held in the state. He said it is sad that such a glitch is being experienced after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had given assurances that such problems would be avoided. Mr. Obaseki is standing for re-election with the candidate of the APC, Osagie Ize-Iyamu his closest challenger. (photo credit: Channel TV)  Godwin Obaseki speaks after casting his vote. “This would have been much better organised,”  Obaseki said, referring to the conduct of the voting exercise. He continued:  “Today, the card readers were very slow and that is the situation across most high-voting population centres in Oredo from the reports I’ve gotten till now. For me, that’s a bit worrying. “If I, as Governor, cou...

(photo credit:channel TV)  As far as the people of Edo is concerned, the only priority of the day is to vote. The passion and energy is intense. But some pictures revealed no social or physical distancing. We hope the effort of the people of pays off. Edo election is progressing 

By John Owen Nwachukwu  Electorates in Edo State will on Saturday, September 19, 2020 go to the polls, to choose their governor for the next four years. The battle of who emerges governor of the State is clearly between incumbent Governor, Godwin Obaseki of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and the All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu. Pastor Ize-Iyamu has the backing of the former Governor of the State, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, who is the immediate past National Chairman of the APC.

The All Progressives Congress candidate in the Edo State governorship election, Osagie Ize-Iyamu, has won his polling unit at Ward 5, Iguododo community in Orhionwon Local Government Area.

As voting ends in the Edo State governorship election, sorting and counting of votes is ongoing in various polling units. Results are also being declared at the polling units by the relevant  INEC  officials. It is the results at the polling units that will collated at the wards, which will then be transferred to the local governments before a final collation at the INEC Edo headquarters. A total of 14 parties are taking part in the elections although it is seen as a straight contest between Governor Godwin Obaseki of the PDP and Osagie Ize-Iyamu of the APC. PREMIUM TIMES provided  live updates  of the election taking part in Edo’s 18 local governments, 192 Wards, and 2,627 polling units. Follow live updates of the results from polling units on this page. Ikpoba okha ward one 1to 11 unit's PDP won.☝️ Unit's 1 PDP 103 APC 33 Unit's 2 PDP 77 APC 33 Unit's 3 PDP 89 APC 30 Unit's 4 PDP 87 APC 58 Unit's 5 PDP 97 APC 46 Unit's 6 PDP 77 APC 52 Unit'...