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Ward 5, Ikpoba-Okha LG Is For Ize-Iyamu, APC Party Chair Boasts

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5 years ago

July 28, 2020

Ward 5, Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State is set to vote massively for the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming September 19 governorship election.

APC’s chairman in the ward, Ogbebor Osayomore, disclosed this Monday, July 27, while flagging off campaign in the ward for the party and its governorship candidate, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu.

Osayomore boasted that Ward 5, Ikpoba-Okha LGA belongs to the APC, stressing that the electorates are ready to massively cast their votes for Ize-Iyamu and make sure he emerged winner in the governorship election.

APC leaders seated at the flag-off

He disclosed that the APC has no division, but one particularly at the ward and ready to deliver the ward for the governship candidate.

” APC is alive, and by the mamoth crowd you are seeing here, we know victory is ours in APC in the forthcoming election.

” For people to turn up on working day (Monday), with this large number, that is to tell you that pastor has already won the election,” he said.

On his part, APC leader in the local government, Osarobo Idahosa, alluded the ward Chairman’s comment that the ward is fully for the APC.

He said the party’s fully prepared and ready to work for the emergence of Pastor Ize-Iyamu at the poll, adding that he is a grassroot politician hence his emergence is not negotiable.

He urged party members not to be provoked by some provocative actions of the main opposition, just as he noted that the party members are equal to the task but will not join in the violence from the opposition.

” They are going about attacking some of our members but we will not do so. We are law-abiding citizens, so I will urge you not to go violence but peaceful. Nobody has monopoly of violence; in fact, we have it more than them, but we will not be provoked.

“Pastor Ize-Iyamu is a grassroot politician and he is going to win easily, no doubt about that,” he added.

Also speaking, Dora Erhabor, woman leader in the LG, disclosed that women in the local government are seriously mobilising for Pastor Ize-Iyamu, adding that this is going to be done in house-to-house campaign.

She said, ” We are mobilising women as you can see for yourself. We are mobilising all women in Ikpoba-Okha to vote for pastor Ize-Iyamu.

We are going to mobilise women by going from house to house, convasing women to vote for Ize-Iyamu , all the women in Ikpoba-Okha we love Ize-Iyamu.”

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INEC CVR: CSO Expresses Worry Over Poor Deployment Of Machines, Manpower To LGs In Edo

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3 hours ago

August 29, 2025

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By Joseph Ebi Kanjo

Edo Civil Society Organisations (EDOCSO) has expressed worry over the poor deployment of capturing machines and manpower to Igueben Local Government Area of the state by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the ongoing Ongoing Continuous Voters Registration (CVR).

The Coordinator, EDOCSO, Igueben Study Centre, Leftist Enabulele Larry, and Secretary, Leftist Mark Akande expressed the CSO sentiment when the duo visited the INEC headquarters in Igueben where the CBR in the local government is taking place.

In a statement made available to INFO DAILY on Friday, the leadership of EDOCSO, Igueben Study Centre condemned the “use of only two capturing devices in a local government with over 69, 396 in population.”

The duo noted in the statement that their findings at the INEC headquarters revealed two capturing machines were deployed to each local government across the 18 local government areas of the state.

The civil society members said INEC excuse of deploying two capturing machines to each local government was not germane enough because many do not have a computer or android phone to do the online registration INEC gave as an excuse.

“The question here is, what is the percentage of our people mostly the aged individuals, that have access to Android mobile and other internet gadgets in Edo state?

“How many people can afford internet data to enable them have access internet services in Edo state under the current excruciating economic pains by the people?

“How many of the Edo people can even manipulate the Android mobile phone to the extent of navigating the internet hurdles to undertake the job is INEC? If INEC is not ready for the job, they should tell Nigerians.

“If citizens are now advised to individually undertake the statutory job of INEC, of what purpose does the commission serve to the people? etc,” they said.

As at when filing this report, INFO DAILY was yet to get a reply from the message sent to the INEC in Edo for reaction.

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Edo Sports Commission Boss Celebrates Okpehbolo On Birthday

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8 hours ago

August 29, 2025

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The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, has felicated with Governor Monday Okpebholo, on the occasion of his birthday.

In a statement issued on Friday by his Media Officer, Edoko Wilson Edoko, Enabulele Okpebholo as a visionary leader whose dedication to the growth and development of the state has continued to inspire confidence and admiration across all sectors, especially sports.

Enabulele, who highlighted the governor’s unwavering commitment to youth empowerment through sports development, noted that under his leadership, Edo State has witnessed significant strides in grassroots sporting initiatives and infrastructure.

“His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, is not just a political leader but a beacon of hope for the younger generation.

“His passion for excellence and inclusive governance is evident in the way he has continued to support policies that uplift our youths and promote sporting excellence,” the statement read.

The Executive Chairman prayed for long life, good health, and continued wisdom for the governor as he steers the affairs of the state towards greater prosperity.

“On behalf of the entire Edo State Sports Commission, I extend our warmest birthday wishes to His Excellency at 55. May this new chapter of his life be filled with more accomplishments and divine grace,” he added.

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Oba Of Benin Suspends Palace Chiefs

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18 hours ago

August 28, 2025

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The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has suspended two of his chiefs for falling for dereliction of duties.

This was contained in a statement signed by the Secretary to the Benin Traditional Council (BTC), Frank Irabor and made available to journalists in Benin City.

He said their suspension was as a result of their long absence from the palace, resulting in their failure to carry out their palace responsibilities.

The suspended persons are: Chief John Igiehon, the Izuwako of Benin and chief Aimiukpomonyako Oghogho (Ebengho), the Oyenmwensoba of Benin.

“The under-mentioned two (2) chiefs have been suspended from the Palace of the Oba of Benin.

“This is as a result of their long absence from the Palace, resulting in their failure to carry out their Palace responsibilities.

“The public is advised to be wary of unscrupulous chiefs that are no longer functioning in the Palace. His Royal Majesty has approved their _ Suspension and directed the public be duly informed.

“The names of the chiefs are: – ; 1. CHIEF JOHN IGIEHON, THE IZUWAKO OF BENIN and, _ 2 CHIEF AIMIUKPOMONYAKO OGHOGHO (EBENGHO), THE OYENMWENSOBA OF BENIN”, the statement said.