Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has ordered the probe and immediate redeployment of security personnel, including the Camp Commandant at government for allegedly preventing jubilant supporters from accessing the government house during the Supreme Court victory celebrations.

Recall that on Friday, July 11, 2025, INFO DAILY reported that jubilant supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) trekked from the airport while the governor was on motorcade, but unfortunately they (supporters ) were prevented from entering the Edo State Government House after governor went in.

INFO DAILY also reports that efforts to convince the security personnel to grant the jubilant supporters access to the government house were abortive as they (security personnel) insisted that it was order from above.

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This made many of the supporters felt disappointed as the grumbled to their different designations with insults on the authorities.

But in a shift reaction to the incident, Okpebholo said such an order did not originate from him, describing the action as unacceptable and inconsistent with his leadership style.

the governor who said the action does not reflect his values, noted, “I will never knowingly authorize any action that disrespects our supporters or members of the press”.

He said as a governor elected by the people, he remains committed to openness, inclusion, and respect for every stakeholder.

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Okpebholo, however, constituted an investigative committee to identify all those involved in the unfortunate incident.

He noted that the exclusion of invited guests and supporters was not only unauthorized but also in complete contradiction to the spirit of the celebration.

He emphasized that he remains a people-focused and accessible leader who holds the media and supporters in the highest regard, assuring that anyone found culpable would face appropriate disciplinary action,

He warned that his administration would not tolerate acts that seek to ridicule or alienate the very people who stood by him.

The deputy governor of Edo state, Hon. Dennis Idahosa, has been recognised as one of the 100 most notable peace icons in Africa.

Idahosa was honored alongside other prominent Nigerians and Africans at the recently concluded 100 most notable Africans leadership and business summit held in Kigali, Rwanda.

The event celebrated individuals recognised as the “100 most notable peace icons in Africa” for their impactful contributions to nation-building and peace promotion across the continent.

Other notable awardees included Umar Namadi, the governor of Jigawa state, Imane Kendili, the chief executive officer (CEO) of African Global Health in Morocco; Nicaise Ndembi, regional director at the Institute of Human Virology, University of Maryland School of Medicine; and Ibrahim Zanna.

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The list of honourees also featured personalities such as Mthuli Ncube, Pedzai Scott Pakupwanya, Torhile A. Uchi, and Angel Nationota, among others.

Kingsley Amafibe, project director for Africa for the awards, said the recognition was to encourage recipients to continue leveraging their platforms to foster peace and development in Africa.

Amafibe said the continent’s progress depends heavily on peace and stability, urging collective efforts to strengthen unity and brotherhood.

The awards attracted a diverse group of leaders from various sectors, including politics, academia, health, and business.

The Coroner’s Inquest established by the Lagos State Government to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of Afrobeats star Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has concluded that his demise was caused by medical negligence and has recommended the prosecution of the auxiliary nurse who treated him.

Delivering the ruling on Friday at the Magistrates’ Court in Ikorodu, the Coroner, Magistrate Adedayo Shotobi, stated that although the exact cause of death could not be medically certified due to the state of the body, available evidence points to severe reactions following an injection administered by auxiliary nurse, Feyisayo Ogedengbe.

“I cannot certify a true cause of death, but I draw a link from the sudden reaction of the deceased after being injected by the nurse. The death is not linked to any evidence of foul play, but medical negligence, ” Magistrate Shotobi declared.

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According to the findings, Mohbad, 26, died on September 12, 2023, two days after sustaining an injury to his right arm.

He reportedly suffered convulsions shortly after being injected at his Lekki residence.

The inquest, which relied on the testimony of 19 witnesses, including two pathologists, noted that although decomposition affected conclusive autopsy results, expert evidence suggested that complications from the injection could have led to the singer’s sudden death.

Addressing public speculation, the Coroner said there was no direct link between Mohbad’s death and his former promoter, Azeez Fashola (aka Naira Marley), or associate, Sam Larry, despite allegations of harassment.

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The Coroner criticised the singer’s father, Joseph Aloba, for a hasty burial without following medical or legal protocols, despite financial support from singer Davido.

She also faulted Mohbad’s wife for failing to seek proper medical intervention or report the father’s actions.

“The late singer was failed by many institutions, including his family and the music industry,” Shotobi said.

She further called for a dignified reburial, stricter regulation of injection administration, anti-bullying policies in the entertainment sector, better emergency healthcare, and mandatory investigations into the sudden deaths of young people.