Latest news on edo state politics
Here are some of the latest news updates on Edo State politics:
Governor Obaseki's Reelection Bid
- Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has been cleared by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to contest the party's primary election for the September 19 governorship election in the state. (Source: Vanguard)
- Obaseki has also been endorsed by the Edo State chapter of the PDP, with the party's chairman, Tony Aziegbemi, saying that the governor has performed well and deserves another term. (Source: The Nation)
APC Primaries
- The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced that its primary election for the Edo State governorship ticket will hold on June 22. (Source: ThisDay)
- The APC has also announced a 12-man screening committee to screen aspirants for the party's ticket. (Source: The Punch)
Other Political Developments
- The Edo State chapter of the Labour Party (LP) has announced that it will not participate in the September 19 governorship election, citing the party's dissatisfaction with the electoral process. (Source: The Guardian)
- The Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (ESIEC) has announced that it will conduct a stakeholders' meeting on June 15 to discuss the preparations for the governorship election. (Source: The Nation)
Security Concerns
- The Edo State government has announced that it has deployed security personnel to the state to ensure a peaceful governorship election. (Source: Vanguard)
- The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has also announced that the police will provide adequate security for the election. (Source: The Punch)
Other News
- The Edo State government has announced that it will establish a new university in the state. (Source: The Nation)
- The state government has also announced that it will construct a new international airport in the state. (Source: Vanguard)
Please note that these news updates are subject to change and may not be comprehensive. It's always a good idea to verify information through multiple sources.