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From Chris Akhabue, Edo  The Senator representing Edo South Senatorial District, Neda Imasuen, has condemned the conduct of Monday’s All Progressives Congress senatorial primary in Uhunwonde Local Government Area of Edo State, describing the exercise as a “sham” allegedly designed to favour a preferred aspirant. Imasuen, who spoke while reacting to events at his polling unit in Umagbae North Ward 5, Urhokuosa, said he was effectively denied the opportunity to vote following what he described as a chaotic and manipulated process. The lawmaker accused leaders of the party of openly adopting a preferred candidate ahead of the exercise and intimidating members into supporting that aspirant. “There’s nothing satisfactory about this sham of election they did today and it’s very unfortunate because as a loyal party member, I expected something better than this,” he said. According to him, the warning signs emerged days before the primary when some ward chairmen allegedly infor...

The Edo State Waste Management Board has announced plans to begin confiscating goods of traders who have converted pedestrian walkways into selling points and to prosecute violators dumping refuse on road medians. Managing Director of the board, Dr. Lucky Enehita-Inegbenehi, said the enforcement follows the expiration of a seven-day notice issued to the two categories of offenders. According to Enehita-Inegbenehi, the practices contribute to environmental degradation, traffic obstruction, flooding, and public health risks. Under the Edo State Sanitation and Pollution Management Law of 2025, traders, shop owners, market women, residents, and members of the public are prohibited from conducting business on roads and walkways or dumping refuse in unauthorized areas. Those who fail to comply will face prosecution through the State’s Sanitation Mobile Court. “Public roads, medians, and walkways are not marketplaces or dumping grounds,” Enehita-Inegbenehi said.  He urged resi...

From Chris Akhabue, Edo  A frontline political activist and House of Representatives aspirant under the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Ogbidi Ehigbor Emmanuel, has described the pledge of 2.5 million votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Edo State as unrealistic and no longer attainable. The promise, earlier made by Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, was dismissed by Ogbidi during a press briefing held at the premises of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Benin City. Ogbidi attributed the shift in political projections to the emergence of the National Democratic Congress, which he described as “the fastest-growing political party in Africa.” According to him, the new political landscape has significantly weakened the ruling party’s electoral prospects in Edo State. He stated that the governor’s projection of 2.5 million votes for President Tinubu in the 2027 general election has become illusory and unattainable, citing widespread economic hardship and...

Ogbakha-Edo is once again compelled to address "the deeply disturbing and increasingly dangerous allegations surrounding plans to impose a preferred candidate in the forthcoming APC Edo South Senatorial Primary. And this applies to other political parties that may be contemplating the idea." In a statement signed by Professor Sam Guobadia (Chairman) and Dr. Andrew O. Izekor (Secretary General), the Ogbakha-Edo Indigenous People's Welfare Foundation since their earlier statement of May 1, "which received widespread circulation and overwhelming public endorsement, rather than clear denials from the appropriate authorities, fresh reports and disturbing political signals continue to reinforce fears that the democratic rights of APC members in Edo South are under serious threat. "We consider this development unacceptable, provocative, and capable of triggering avoidable political unrest within the party and across Edo South. The attempt to reduce an entir...

From Chris Akhabue, Edo   The Senator representing Edo Central Senatorial District, Joseph Ikpea, on Tuesday formally notified the Edo State Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) of his intention to commence his campaign. Ikpea made this known during a visit to the party’s secretariat in Benin City, where he met with members of the state leadership to communicate his decision ahead of any public declaration. Addressing party officials, the senator said it was both appropriate and necessary to first inform the party of his plans, describing the move as a demonstration of loyalty and respect for party structures. “You all know how we started the senatorial race together and, by the grace of God, with your support and prayers, I am today a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” he said. “It is only proper that I inform the party first of my intention to flag off my campaign.” Speaking with journalists after the meeting, Ikpea reiterated that c...

By Chris Akhabue, Edo A prominent transporter and business tycoon based in Benin-City, Edo State, Chief John Osamede Adun, widely known as Bob Izua, has expanded his collection of luxury vehicles with acquisitions reportedly exceeding N2 billion. The 72-year-old businessman, the Ayobahon of Benin Kingdom, recently took delivery of four high-end automobiles. The new additions include a 2013 Rolls-Royce valued at approximately N800 million, a 2018 Range Rover Evoque worth N110 million, a 2018 Mercedes-Benz E350 priced at N45 million, and a 2018 Jaguar valued at N15 million. The Ayobahan of Benin Kingdom also disclosed that a fifth luxury vehicle—equipped with advanced interior features including a bed and restroom—is expected to arrive at his Benin residence before the end of the year. Providing an estimate of his recent expenditure, the business mogul stated that the total cost of the vehicles is “roughly about N2 billion,” adding that he intends ...