Latest political news in edo state

Here are some of the latest political news in 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, Ize-Iyamu Osagie, 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 Imuese.
  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, with some residents expressing dissatisfaction with the state of infrastructure, healthcare, and education in the state.
  6. 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 projects.
  7. APC's Plan to Take Over Edo State: The APC has announced plans to take over Edo State in the 2023 general elections, with the party's national chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, saying that the party will win the state due to its popularity and the poor performance of the PDP.
  8. Edo State's Security Challenges: Edo State is currently facing security challenges, with reports of kidnappings, armed robberies, and cultism on the rise in the state.
  9. Obaseki's Relationship with Oshiomhole: There have been reports of a rift between Governor Obaseki and the APC national chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, over issues such as the party's primaries and the governor's re-election bid.
  10. Edo State's Economic Challenges: Edo State is facing economic challenges, including high unemployment rates, poverty, and lack of infrastructure, which have affected the state's economy and the livelihoods of its residents.

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