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Edo Election Tribunal: Deputy Gov Clears The Air On Alleged Over Voting In Ovia

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7 months ago

February 10, 2025

Edo State Deputy Governor, Hon. Dennis Idahosa, has addressed claims made by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) regarding over voting in Ovia Federal Constituency during the September 21 2024 governorship election in the state.

According to Idahosa, the areas with over voting were cancelled and not included in the overall result.

The Deputy Governor whose response came shortly after today’s tribunal session, said the PDP petitioned against these areas without conducting proper research.

Idahosa who spoke in Benin, emphasized that the law is clear on over voting.

He stated that results from such units should be cancelled.

He questioned why the PDP would petition areas where results had already been cancelled.

He explained that the cancelled results were not computed and did not reflect in the overall result.

Idahosa stressed that the PDP’s witnesses contradicted their sworn statements, adding that he believes the party has no case.

“I have refused to comment on the proceeding of the Edo Governorship Election Tribunal before now.

“But today I feel I have to address some wrong claims being made by the Peoples Democratic Party.

“Today, in court the lead Counsel ,Ikpeazu called a witness in my local government, Ovia because PDP petitioned that there was over voting and they wanted to prove that.

“But the law is clear on over voting. It says that where there is over voting, results from that unit should be cancelled and that was what happened in unit four, ward seven in Usen. But PDP went ahead to petition against these areas without doing their findings.

“When you want to petition someone or an organization, you must have your facts correctly. They petitioned that result where they were over voting was computed. But unknown to them, results of those areas were not included in the overall result.

“One of the APC witnesses testified today that cancelled results were not computed. My question is why will the PDP petition a place where results have been cancelled. It shows that they are clueless and they don’t understand the way things are done. They are running their might as if the proceeding of the court is done in the media.

“I am here to clarify those facts, to let the whole world know that those units/wards that the PDP petitioned in Ovia and in other places in the state have been cancelled due to over voting. So it did not reflect in the overall result

“Results at the unit is recorded on form EC8A so results from those units were recorded as zero and it also did not reflect on form EC8B for the ward result. So the PDP should have known this. It shows that they are clueless and if they need someone to advise on other matters, i will give it to them free of charge.

“For the one, the PDP don’t have a case, the onus is on them to prove their case. I have been in court several times and their witnesses have contradicted what they swore on oath.” He said.

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BREAKING: 24hrs After, Fubara Finally Arrives Port Harcourt

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20 minutes ago

September 19, 2025

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Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has finally arrived in Port Harcourt, the state capital, following his reinstatement by President Bola Tinubu.

Fubara arrived at the Port Harcourt International Airport about 11:50 a.m. on Friday.

The development comes more than 24 hours Tinubu ended the six-month emergency rule in the state.

The Governor was greeted by a crowd of supporters who had earlier converged at the VIP wing of the Port Harcourt International Airport, awaiting his arrival.

The House of Assembly resumed sitting on Thursday.

However, Fubara did not show up at the Government House, despite the hundreds of supporters who had gathered to welcome him.

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PDP NWC Directs S’South Zonal Caretaker Committee To Oversee Cross River Chapter

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47 minutes ago

September 19, 2025

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The National Working Committee, NWC, of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has directed its South-South Zonal Caretaker Committee to immediately take charge of the affairs of its Cross River chapter.

The party in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba directed the committee to oversee the affairs of the party until the conduct of the state congress scheduled for Saturday, September 27.

Ologunagba said that the directive issued at the NWC meeting of Thursday was sequel to the expiration of the tenure of the elected Cross River State Executive Committee on September 18.

He said that the decision was to ensure that there was no vacuum in the affairs of the party before the emergence of a new state executive for the chapter.

“By this, the South-South Zonal Caretaker Committee led by Chief Emmanuel Ogidi is directed to liaise with the NWC for the conduct of the year 2025 congress in Cross River to elect a new executive committee for the chapter on Saturday September 27.

“The NWC charges all leaders, stakeholders and members of our party in Cross River to remain united, steadfast and continue to work together in the overall interest and progress of our great party in the state,” Ologunagba stated.

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PHOTO: Rivers Residents Throng Govt House To Welcome Fubara

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22 hours ago

September 18, 2025

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Rivers State’s capital is a sea of jubilant supporters on Thursday as Governor Siminalayi Fubara is expected to triumphantly return to office following the end of the state’s six-month emergency rule.

Throngs of residents, politicians, and key stakeholders have converged on the Government House in Port Harcourt, eagerly awaiting the governor’s arrival.

The atmosphere is one of profound relief and celebration, with various groups dressed in their uniforms, standing outside the gates and anticipating the moment their leader will make his appearance.

The collective joy reflects the widespread satisfaction with the restoration of democratic governance.

Residents who spoke with Nigerian Television Authority expressed their delight, with many voicing hope that the state will now usher in a new era of development and progress.

As the governor prepares to resume his duties, all eyes are on the renewed promise of stability and accelerated development for the people of Rivers State.

“Although the governor has yet to arrive at the Government House, various groups clad in their uniforms are standing outside the gate, anticipating his arrival”, NTA report indicated.

Residents of the state who spoke with NTA News expressed satisfaction over the restoration of democratic rule in the state, expressing hope that the state would now witness more development.