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Dr Ernest Afolabi Umakhihe By Editor January 31, 2024 Dr Ernest Afolabi Umakhihe, one of the leading governorship aspirants on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for 2024 election in Edo State has vowed to revisit the abandoned Benin Storm Water project initiated by the Adams oshiomhole-led administration if elected governor of the state. Dailymonitorngr reports that the immediate past Federal Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security made the promise while addressing hundreds of party faithful in Oredo Local Government Area. Umakhihe was at the local government as part of his consultation tour across local governments in the Edo South senatorial district. The APC governorship candidate hopeful at the  party's primary election slated for February 17, 2024, opined that the storm water project remains the best option in solving the perennial flooding problem in Benin City. While noting that it was one of the legacy projects of t...

Dr Ernest Afolabi Umakhihe By Editor January 29, 2024 Dr Ernest Afolabi Umakhihe, a leading All Progressives Congress (APC) Gubernatorial aspirant for Edo 2024, has posited  that a vibrant agricultural sector in Edo State would attract the needed investment, guarantee food sufficiency and create jobs across the sector's value chain if given the needed attention by the Government. Dailymonitorngr reports that the APC governorship candidate hopeful noted that investment in agriculture  would form the focal point of his administration if elected as Governor. Umakhihe also promised to leverage the Federal Government's Green Initiative Programme which is aimed at strengthening food security, creating massive jobs, transfer of technology, establishment of Agricultural Machinery Assembly Plants that will lead to the emergence of the value-added agriculture. The former Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Agriculture subsequently added that he will make Edo State...

Members of Board of Trustees of Edo Unity League Worldwide By Editor January 27, 2024 Edo Unity League Worldwide (EULW), a none partisan socio-cultural organisation has purchased the Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for Dr Ernest Afolabi Umakhihe, one of the aspirants for the September 21, 2024 governorship election in Edo State  DailyMonitorngr reports that members of the organization are drawn from all the 18 Local Government Areas of the state. Umakhihe, is aspiring for governorship position on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The Group was represented by some Board of Trustees members, led by Chief Victor Ekhator, the Enobore of Benin Kingdom, Comrade Orobosa Omo-Ojo and  Comrade Aiyamenkhue Edokpolo during the purchase of the forms. While handing over the forms to Edo Unity League, Director of Youth Organisation, Mr. Marvis Okharedia, the Deputy National Organizing Secretary, Mr. Nze Chidi Duru, thanked the BoT members for identi...

--- Vows To Bring Back Glorious Days. Dr Ernest Afolabi Umakhihe.. By Editor January 25, 2024 Dr Ernest Afolabi Umakhihe,  a frontline governorship aspirant on the platform of the  All progress congress (APC) has expressed deep shock and dismay at the rate of educational decay and degeneration in Edo State. Umakhihe, made the remarks during the presentation of his  action plans titled, "HOPE 24", which details the educational policies and programmes to be aggressively executed under his administration if elected governor of the state in the forthcoming September 21, governorship election on the platform of the party. DailyMonitorgnr reports Edo State Previously regarded as one of the pacesetters in the educational sector in Nigeria, the sector has since been relegated to the background in recent times occasioned mainly by policy flip-flops . In the action  plans, Umakhihe believes that the good old days of Edo State in education, sports and entertainment ...

By TEAM OGUN 2024 January 19, 2024 In a political landscape marked by promises and aspirations, Honorable Sergius Ogun stands out as the most qualified and well-liked gubernatorial aspirant for the Labour Party in Edo State. His unwavering dedication to public service, coupled with a track record of accomplishments, has earned him the respect and support of the people, particularly in the Edo Central Senatorial District. Hon. Ogun's political journey has been characterized by a commitment to the welfare of his constituents. Serving two terms in the House of Representatives, he emerged victorious in elections conducted during the tenure of the All Progressives Congress (APC), both at the state and federal levels. His ability to secure the trust and votes of the people, even under a different political party's administration, speaks volumes about his widespread appeal. During his tenure in the House of Representatives, Hon. Ogun left an indelible marks on the lives of...

His Excellency Mike Oghiadomhe By Editor January 19, 2024 The People's Democratic Party (PDP) leader's forum in Edo North senatorial district, Chief Mike Oghiadomhe has provided  cogent reasons  for the adoption of Barrister Asue Ighodalo by Edo North PDP leaders  Oghiadomhe, the former,Chief of Staff to former President Goodluck Jonathan said the decision to adopt Ighodalo as the party's candidate for the forthcoming September 21, governorahip election in Edo State was in line with the party's constitution that provides for zoning and  rotation of political power. He also added that decision to  concede the governorship ticket to a competent candidate of the Edo Central extraction was an unselfish act to keep the PDP in Edo State intact as well as abide by the Constitution of the party. The two-time former deputy governor in the state made the disclosure at the formal declaration of intention to contest the governorship election by Ighodalo in Benin...

Hon Orobosa Omo-Ojo, a chieftain of PDP in Edo South Senatorial District By Editor January 18, 2024 A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo South senatorial district, Hon Orobosa Omo-Ojo has condemned the endorsement of Barrister Asue Ighodalo as the party's candidate in the September 21,2024 governorship election by Owere Dickson Imasogie. DailyMonitorgnr recalled that Imasogie had on Wednesday in a rally organized by Asue Ighodalo to formally declared his interest to contest the governorship position in Benin city  endorsed the latter as the candidate of the party on behalf of the senatorial district. Reacting to the endorsement, Omo-Ojo, the two-time commissioner during the administration of Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, in a  statement made available to newsmen in Benin City on Thursday said the endorsement of the PDP's governorship aspirant does not have the blessings of the senatorial district. The former commissioner who accused, Imasogie, the f...

Senator Monday Okpebholo, APC Governorship Aspirant By Editor January 16, 2024 Ahead of the February 17, 2024 primary election of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Edo State Governorship election, the Coalition of Registered Political Parties (CRPP), has advanced reasons why the party's ticket should be given to Senator Monday Okpebholo. Dailymonitorngr reports that the group said its choice of the Senator representing Edo Central senatorial district is hinged on his political sagacity and charismatic   leadership. The Edo State chairman of the group, Dr Samson Isibor who said this in a statement made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Benin City, opined that the political qualities of the Senator popularly referred to as "Akpakomiza", place him above other aspirants jostling for the party's governorship ticket. Isibor said the resolution of the group to support the governorship bid of the APC Senator was taken at its quarterly meeting. He noted ...

Dr Ernest Afolabi Umakhihe, APC governorship aapirant  By Editor January 16, 2024 Dr Ernest Afolabi Umakhihe, a  frontline governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has promised to engage traditional rulers, Police-Community Relations Committee (PCRC), Neighborhood Watch and Police Constabulary to tackle insecurity if elected the governor of the state. Umakhihe also promised to overhaul and strengthening the  Police-Community Relations Committee (PCRC). The APC governorship candidate hopeful, made the promise while presenting his Manifesto titled "A Fresh Start for a Shared Posterity". He said PCRC, Neighborhood Watch, Constabulary as well as Traditional Institutions in various localities will be engaged and strengthened in the security architecture of the state in order to make for seamless intelligence gathering, prompt and decisive response. He noted that PCRC  will be overhaul and strengthen as a panacea towards solv...

   --- Tenebe Takes Over Chairmanship Dr David Imuse By Editor January 16, 2024 The Edo State chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), David Imuse has resigned from the position to contest for the February 17, 2024 governorship primary election of the party. Dailymonitorngr reports that David Imuse, a retired Colonel in the Nigeria Army is one of the aspirants vying for the party's ticket for the September 21, 2024 governorship election in the state. In a letter dated January 15, 2024, and addressed  to the Deputy State Chairman of the party, Hon Jarret Tenebe, the governorship hopeful said his resignation was in line with  Article 31 (2) (iii) of the All Progressives Congress Constitution 2022 as amended. According to him, I have decided to voluntarily resign my position as the State Chairman of this great party in the state. "This is borne out of my desire to enable me get myself in the state of readiness to contest the next gubernatorial electi...

----As aspirant promises Edo people fresh hope Dr Ernest Afolabi Umakhihe By Editor Jan 11, 2024 Ahead of the September 21, 2024 governorship election in Edo State, some leaders of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo North senatorial district have rallied support for the aspiration of Ernest Afolabi Umakhihe to emerge as the party's candidate. DailyMonitorngr reports that a socio-political group under the aegis of Concerned Edo Citizens Forum (CECF) has also thrown its weight behind the aspiration of Ernest Umakhihe. The Party's leaders  from the six  Local Government Areas of the district  made their support open at Afuze, the administrative headquarters of Owan East local government area during the formal  declaration of Ernest Afolabi's  intention to vie for the Edo state governorship seat. The senatorial district is made up of six local governments which are Akoko-Edo,  Etsako West, Etsako Central, Etsako East, Owan East and Owan West res...

Dr Ernest Afolabi Umakhihe By Harrison Edo-Omoregie, Benin January 13,2024 As the  All Progressive Congress (APC), Edo State chapter goes  to the primary to elect its candidate February 17, 2024, it is clear that if we are to change our story from despair to a new era of new economic opportunities, development and growth, the party must elect a governor that means business.  Looking at the present aspirants in the party,  Dr Ernest Afolabi Umakhihe, seems to fit into this position. Umakhihe comes with verifiable records of performance as a Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Budget and National Planning, Presidency, External Affairs and lately, Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security. He has distinguished himself excellently at the ministries to the benefit of all  Nigerians.  The former Super Permanent Secretary will replicate his endless developmental strides exemplified by the numerous projects he attracted to his constituency and beyond...

Gideon Ikhine By Hameed Braimah Jan 10, 2024 Foremost aspirant in the  forthcoming Edo 2024 Gubernatorial election, on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC,Engr. Gideon Ikhine  has promised to establish a Food Processing plant in Owan East and Owan West Local Government areas for purposes of value addition on their farm profuce and for export as a way of growing the local economy Ikhine disclosed this on Monday in Sabogida Ora during his interface with party leaders in continuation of his campaign tour  to canvass for nomination votes ahead APC governorship primary electiion. He said that he is prepared for the Governorship project, adding that he may not have money to share among the people, but certainy have  the one to use to prosecute the election to secure victory for the party. Ikhni also promised to set up a Local Content Board to ensure available jobs will be done by the people of Edo State. "But without your prayers it will be very ...

Gideon Ikhine By Hameed Braimah Jan 10, 2024 A leading aspirant in the Edo 2024 Gubernatorial election, on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Engr. Gideon Ikhine, aka Game Changer has promised to reactivate the Ojerami Dam to provide water for irrigation for increased agricultural yield and generate electricity to power small scale industries, and businesses. He said that the Ojirami cluster of business will pave the way for the establishment of a large mechanised farm in Akoko-Edo, taking full advantage of the arable land suitable for agriculture, stressing that when established the farm will be among the biggest in Africa. He appealed to the people of Akoko-Edo to ensure they take time to screen all the aspirants jostling for the top job  before taking a decision that will affect their lives in the next four years. He further said that not all aspirants are prepared for this race as they have no idea of the problems confronting Edo State, adding that ...

Dr Ernest Afolabi Umakhihe during the declaration rally at Afuze By Editor  Jan 07, 2024 Like President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, promise of Renewed Hope Agenda, Ernest Afolabi Umakhikhe, the  immediate past Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has promised Edo State fresh hope if elected governor of the state in the September 21, governorship election. DailyMonitorngr reports that, Umakhihe made the promise while formally declaring his intention to contest the governorship election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the weekend in Afuze, the administrative headquarters of Owan East Local Government Area. He said, his desire to run for the office of the Governor was borne out of his conviction to use the highest public office to drive his vision of positioning the state at the forefront of growth and development in Nigeria. The permanent secretary,who just retired from the service of the federal government, said t...

Engr Gideon Ikhine at Abudu, Orhionmwon LGA during his campaign tour By Hameed Braimah Jan 06, 2024 A formidable aspirant in the forthcoming Edo 2024 Governorship election, on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Engr Gideon  khine aka Game Changer  has promised to place Orhionmwon in the forefront in the agricultural programme of his government  in order to provide food for the people and also grow the state's revenue base. He promised to establish a ranch and build agricultural outposts in Orhionmwon as a strategy to integrate and encourage the people there to take advantage of the agricultural programme and maximize its benefits on the people. Engr. Ikhine made this known today at Abudu,  Orihonmwon local government area in continuation of his campaign meeting with the party leadership to canvassed for nomination votes. He said if  the entire state becomes his constituency, he will replicate the developmental strides he  brough...

Dr Ernest Afolabi Umakhihe, APC governorship aspirant By Idris Momoh, Benin Jan 05,2024 Dr Ernest Afolabi Umakhihe, the immediate past permanent secretary, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has promised to make agriculture, the crude oil of Edo State's economy if given the mandate to govern the state during the September 21,2024 governorship election. Umakhihe, a frontline aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) opined that with his experience and achievements while at the  helm of the ministry, his major priority is to revolutionize the agriculture sector to boost the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the state. The APC governorship hopeful who will on January 6, 2024 officially declare his intention to contest the number one position in the state in Afuze, the administrative headquarters of Owan East Local Government Area, also promised to harness the solid minerals that abound in the state for the growth and development of the st...

Engr Gideon Ikhine addressing party leaders in Oredo during his tour of the LGA By Hameed Braimah Jan 05, 2024 Leading aspirant in the forthcoming Edo 2024 Gubernatorial election, on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, popularly called the Game Changer, Engr. Gideon Ikhine has reiterated the need for the party to consider his nomination as the candidate of the party if they must win the next Governorship election in Edo. He charged those he called pretenders in the guber race to excuse themselves from the contest since they have no idea of the problems confronting Edo State let alone have the solutions, adding that he has since completed a detailed research on challenges confronting the state in addition to how to resolve them for the benefut of all.  Ikhine stated this today during his tour of Egor and Oredol Local Government areas in continuation of his consultation/meeting with the leadership of the party in those localities. "I don't have the po...

Engr Gideon Ikhine, APC Governorship aspirant during his meet the delegates tour at Ovia North  tour at Ovia North East and Ovia South West LGAs of the state By Hameed Braimah Jan 03, 2024 Foremost governorship aspirant in the Edo State gubernatorial elections Engr. Gideon Ikhine, has said that he has the expertise, experience and will to develop the state and prosper it for the good of the citizens. Engr. Ikhine who is running on the platform of the All Progressives Congress APC, disclosed this during his visit to Okada, Ovia North East local government area, and Iguobazuwa, Ovia South West, to acquaint members of the party in the localities of his intention to run  for Governorship position in Edo State. He described himself as the best candidate for the job having carefully studied and appraised the challenges facing the state and had devised workable strategies including the right capacity, capability, trust and credibility to solving them. According to Engr Ik...

Hon Philip Shaibu in a hand shake with senator Adams Oshiomhole By Editor Jan 02, 2024 The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Comrade Philip Shaibu, has insisted that a former Governor of the State, Adams Oshiomhole remains his father despite their political differences. Dailymonitorngr reports that the deputy governor had a frosty relationship with Oshiomhole now a senator representing Edo North Senatorial District during the campaign for the reelection of Governor Godwin Obaseki in 2020 as well as the 2023 general elections. DailyMonitorngr also reports that the deputy governor is currently having a frosty relationship with his principal, Governor Godwin Obaseki over his intention to succeed him as the governor of the state later in the state. But, Shaibu, while speaking live on a private television broadcast station in Lagos, insisted that the former Governor Adams Oshiomhole remains his father despite their political differences. The deputy governor, who expressed remorse ov...

By Editor Jan 01, 2024 Dr Ernest Afolabi Umakhihe, one of the All Progressives Congress (APC) aspirants for the 2024 governorship election in Edo State has urged the people of the state to embark on the New Year with renewed hopes and determination. Umakhihe, made the call in his 2024 New Year message to the people of the State on Monday. The retired permanent secretary in the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, opined that with the people a brighter future can be created for ourselves and generations to come. He urged the people to join him on his journey of transformation of the state from the shackles of maladministration and bad governance. "As we have bid farewell to the old year and usher in a new chapter, I am filled with a deep sense of gratitude and optimism. The dawning of this new year brings with it immense opportunities for progress, growth, and positive change.  "As an Edo man  aspiring to govern Edo state, I stand before you today wit...