Edo House of Assembly – Precise Post

Oshiomhole renews battle with Obaseki over lawmakers

June 15, 2021June 15, 2021 - by Editor - Leave a Comment

Erstwhile National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Adams Oshiomhole on Monday resumed his political battle with Governor Godwin Obaseki over the non-inauguration of 14 APC House of Assembly members-elect. Oshiomhole also accused Obaseki of marginalising Edo North Senatorial District by not siting a single project there. The 14 APC members were elected more than two years ago, but their inauguration were stalled due to the battle between the former governor and Obaseki over the party’s governorship ticket for last year. Obaskeki, who was an APC chieftain, defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) when APC denied him a rerun ticket. The remaining 10 members of the House of Assembly loyal to Obaseki sit in the Government House, Benin. Oshiomhole, who addressed an enlarged meeting of APC leaders in Edo North at Iyamho, his country home, said it was unjustifiable that the 14 lawmakers-elect had not been inaugurated. He also spoke on his tenure as APC chairman, saying he was thankful to God for the privilege to serve. He said: “The 14 members elected to the Edo House of …

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Edo Speaker Hails Obaseki, Commends Buhari, INEC, Others

September 21, 2020September 21, 2020 - by Editor - Leave a Comment

By Nefishetu Yakubu Benin City (Precise Post) – The Speaker of Edo House of Assembly, Francis Okiye, on Monday congratulated Governor Godwin Obaseki and his deputy Philip Shaibu, describing their re-election as a victory for democracy and Edo people. This is contained in statement signed by the Speaker and made available to newsmen in Benin. “On behalf of my family, Members and Staff of the Edo Assembly, I heartily congratulate Governor Godwin Obaseki and his deputy Phillip Shaibu for their overwhelming victory. “Your re-election and triumph reflect the people’s appreciation of your sterling leadership qualities and developmental strides since you assumed office in 2016. “Declaring you as the winner did not come as a surprise, as it attests to your impressive and intimidating track record of the massive transformation in every sector of the state economy.” He noted that the transformation had helped to shape and redefine the political landscape of the state. “This has undisputably redefined the electoral process and set pace for other states in the country to emulate. “As you strive to consolidate on your developmental work, …