APC’s Okpebholo Leads Edo Guber Race with 11 LGAs

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1 year ago

September 23, 2024

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The collation of results from the Edo State governorship election continued on Sunday, with the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo, leading the race.

As of the latest updates from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Okpebholo had secured victories in 11 out of the 17 Local Government Areas (LGAs) announced so far.

According to Professor Faruk Adamu Kuta, the Returning Officer and Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Minna, the APC was ahead with 275,329 votes.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) followed closely with 220,892 votes, while the Labour Party (LP) trailed behind with 18,737 votes. One local government, Ikpoba-Okha, remained pending.

Tensions briefly rose during the collation as a PDP agent from Oredo Local Government Area contested the announced results, alleging tampering.

However, APC representatives rejected the claim, maintaining that the process had been fair.

In response, Prof. Kuta called for calm, urging all parties to respect the integrity of the process.

The detailed results from the 17 LGAs show a competitive contest in some areas while others displayed clear margins.

For instance, in Oredo LGA, APC garnered 30,780 votes, PDP followed with 24,938, and LP secured 5,389.

Similarly, in Etsako West LGA, APC emerged victorious with 32,107 votes compared to PDP’s 17,483 and LP’s 2,116.

Below is a summary of the results from the announced LGAs:

– Etsako West LGA: APC 32,107, PDP 17,483, LP 2,116

– Etsako Central LGA: APC 11,906, PDP 8,455, LP 381

– Etsako East LGA: APC 20,167, PDP 9,683, LP 604

– Egor LGA: APC 16,760, PDP 14,658, LP 1,966

– Ovia North-East LGA: PDP 15,311, APC 13,225, LP 1,675

– Uhunmwonde LGA: PDP 9,339, APC 8,776, LP 769

– Owan West LGA: APC 12,277, PDP 11,284, LP 201

– Esan West LGA: APC 12,952, PDP 11,004, LP 342

– Igueben LGA: PDP 8,470, APC 5,907, LP 494

– Akoko-Edo LGA: APC 34,847, PDP 15,865, LP 2,239

– Esan South-East LGA: PDP 14,199, APC 8,398, LP 98

– Esan Central LGA: APC 10,990, PDP 8,618, LP 418

– Esan North-East LGA: PDP 12,522, APC 10,648, LP 194

– Ovia South-West LGA: PDP 10,260, APC 10,150, LP 849

– Owan East LGA: APC 19,380, PDP 14,189, LP 446

– Orhionmwon LGA: APC 16,059, PDP 14,614, LP 556

With only one local government area remaining, Senator Okpebholo appears to be on track for a strong finish, though the official declaration of the winner is still pending.

Bauchi Governor Bala Addresses Allegations Linking His Administration to Insecurity

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2 weeks ago

January 2, 2026

Ese Ohwofa

Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, has spoken on the allegation that terrorism and the increase in insecurity are linked to his administration in the state.

The governor then said “This is a country where when you work, you become a villain. I have kept quiet for too long for peace and security. But I am not a coward. I will not join them. I refuse to join their party,” he stated.

“We have built our health system, primary education, and reduced out-of-school children. We have been awarded three times by the federal government for development and good governance. And they are accusing us? What kind of paradox is this?”

Entertainment

Dele Momodu Questions Remi Tinubu’s Interruption of Gov. Adeleke at Ooni’s Event

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1 month ago

December 9, 2025

Ese Ohwofa

Media personality Dele Momodu reacts and shares his thoughts regarding First Lady Remi Tinubu interrupting the Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, during a recent event.

The event was the 10th coronation anniversary of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi. In the scene, while Governor Adeleke was giving a speech, he began with a worship song. But while singing, the First Lady stood up and met him to inform him to stop singing and go directly to his speech instead.

Media personality Dele then reacted and questioned why she would do something like that, asking if she would have done the same kind of interruption if it were the recitation of the Qur’an.

Politics

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Speaks on Forgiveness and Moving Forward

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4 months ago

September 30, 2025

Ese Ohwofa

First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has shared that she has forgiven those who betrayed her husband during the 2023 general elections.

She revealed this as she marked a new age, reflecting on what the future holds. She emphasized that she holds no grudge against anyone.

“I do not have anything against anyone. The question is how I stopped feeling the betrayal? I knew the grace factor was evident, and the Holy Spirit continually comforted me. I chose never to avenge myself, understanding that it is God’s prerogative. Mine is to thank Him for fighting for us. If God decides to fight your battles and you have won, is there anything else that God missed and you wanted to fix? Nothing. So, let it go.”