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Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo urged residents to back President Bola Tinubu's re-election, saying federal economic reforms are showing in development across the state. He cited road construction, healthcare upgrades, school building and planned power projects as evidence of progress.
Davido's aide, Israel DMW, has dismissed a promise by Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo to deliver 2.5 million votes for President Tinubu in the next election.
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo pledged to deliver 2.5 million votes for Bola Tinubu, according to Punch. The report says this figure is not achievable when compared with results from past elections in the state.
The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, told APC candidate Paddy Iyamu that political authority ultimately comes from God and the people who vote, according to Punch.
The ADC has asked the police, DSS and INEC to investigate Edo APC chairman Jarrett Tenebe over a reported 'AK-47 fire' remark ahead of the 2027 polls. No further details were given in the report.
A supporter of the ADC party was injured after suspected thugs opened fire on a convoy of party leaders in Igueben LGA, Edo State, on Tuesday, according to Punch.
Nigeria Democratic Congress candidate for Etsako Federal Constituency, Muhammed Bawa, addressed community stakeholders, youth groups and traders during a campaign tour on Thursday. He said the era of political tokenism and career benchwarmers in Edo North is over.
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