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The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused Governor Monday Okpebholo of intending to misuse the amount of N2.8 billion to incentivize opposition lawmakers in the State House of Assembly to switch their allegiance to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The Edo State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal has relocated from Benin City, the State Capital to the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
The federal government, through the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi, says Governors lack the constitutional authority to suspend or remove local government Chairmen from office.
In an audacious move, the Edo State House of Assembly, Tuesday, suspended all the Chairmen and Vice Chairmen of the 18 Local Government Councils over allegation of ‘misappropriation of funds’.
The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Edo State has appointed a former deputy governor of the state, Pius Odubu, to head transition committee.
Outgoing Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki has delivered his polling unit to his party, PDP and the Governorship Candidate, Asue Ighodalo.
The much anticipated governorship election in Edo State holds today, 21st September 2024. The election is believed to be a three horse race among the candidates of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Mr. Asue Ighodalo, All Progressives Congress, APC, Senator Monday Okpebholo and the Labour Party, LP, Barr Olumide Akpata.