Latest political news from edo state

Here are some of the latest political news from Edo State:

  1. Obaseki's Re-election Bid: The incumbent Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has been re-elected for a second term, defeating his main opponent, Osagie Ize-Iyamu, in the September 2020 governorship election.
  2. APC Crisis: The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State is currently embroiled in a crisis, with some members calling for the removal of the state chairman, Anselm Ojezua, over alleged mismanagement of party funds.
  3. PDP's Victory in Edo Central Senatorial Bye-Election: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) won the Edo Central Senatorial bye-election, held on January 25, 2020, with the candidate, Clifford Ordia, defeating his APC opponent, Wilson Imuekpene.
  4. Edo State Assembly Crisis: The Edo State House of Assembly is currently facing a crisis, with some members calling for the removal of the Speaker, Frank Okiye, over alleged financial mismanagement and abuse of office.
  5. Obaseki's Administration's Performance: The Obaseki administration has been criticized for its performance, particularly in the areas of infrastructure development, job creation, and security. Some critics have accused the government of not doing enough to address the state's challenges.
  6. Ize-Iyamu's Post-Election Petition: Osagie Ize-Iyamu, the APC candidate in the 2020 governorship election, has filed a petition at the Edo State Election Petitions Tribunal, challenging the outcome of the election.
  7. Edo State's Debt Profile: Edo State has a debt profile of over N150 billion, which has raised concerns about the state's ability to pay its debts and fund its development projects.
  8. Obaseki's Relationship with the Presidency: There have been reports of tension between Governor Obaseki and the Presidency, with some sources suggesting that the governor's re-election bid was not supported by the APC leadership.
  9. Edo State's Security Challenges: Edo State has been facing security challenges, including armed robbery, kidnapping, and cultism, which have raised concerns about the state's safety and security.
  10. Obaseki's Development Projects: The Obaseki administration has been implementing various development projects, including the construction of roads, bridges, and healthcare facilities, which have been praised by some residents of the state.

These are some of the latest political news from Edo State. Please note that the news may be subject to change as new developments emerge.