Edo state political news today

Here are some recent political news updates from Edo State, Nigeria:

Governor Obaseki's Re-Election Bid

• The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed September 19, 2020, for the governorship election in Edo State. Governor Godwin Obaseki is seeking re-election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
• The APC has been embroiled in a crisis over the governorship primary, with some aspirants challenging the outcome of the primary election.
• The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has nominated its candidate, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, to contest the election.

APC Crisis Deepens

• The crisis in the APC in Edo State has deepened, with some members of the party calling for the resignation of the state chairman, Anselm Ojezua.
• The crisis is reportedly linked to the governorship primary, with some aspirants accusing Ojezua of manipulating the process to favor Governor Obaseki.

PDP Campaigns in Edo

• The PDP has launched its campaign for the governorship election, with Pastor Ize-Iyamu as its candidate.
• The party has promised to address issues such as poverty, unemployment, and infrastructure development if elected.

Security Concerns

• There are concerns about security in Edo State ahead of the governorship election. The police have promised to provide adequate security for the election.
• The election is expected to be keenly contested, with both parties accusing each other of planning to rig the election.

Other News

• The Edo State government has announced plans to establish a new university in the state.
• The state government has also launched a campaign to promote the use of face masks and other personal protective equipment (PPE) to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Please note that these are just some of the recent political news updates from Edo State, and the situation may have changed since the last update.