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Nigerians caused rift between Obaseki and I – Oshiomhole

Nigerians caused rift between Obaseki and I – Oshiomhole

August 13, 2019 10:50 pm

National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, has blamed the Nigerian media for the alleged rift between himself and Gov. Godwin Obaseki, describing his successor as his brother.

Oshiomhole spoke when he received Obaseki, who led members of his cabinet to celebrate the Eid-el-Kabir festival with his former boss, at his Iyamoh residence in Estako West Local Government Government Area of Edo.

Speaking to journalists after a closed-door meeting which lasted for about an hour, Oshiomhole said the meeting was not unusual as he was in constant touch with  Obaseki.

According to Oshiomhole, “from time to time, …

Obaseki pays surprise visit to Oshiomhole, to end rift

Obaseki pays surprise visit to Oshiomhole, to end rift

August 13, 2019 10:27 am

The Governor of Edo State, Governor Godwin Obaseki, appears to have set aside the alleged rift between him and his predecessor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, when he called on the Iyanmoh residence of the latter in celebration of Eid al Adha. In his special Sallah message to the Muslim community last week, the governor had enjoined all citizens to eschew bitterness and rancour and work for the development of all of Edo State.

The governor demonstrated the virtues of the season with his visit to the party chairman and his mother, Hajia Aishetu Oshiomhole, in spite of the rumoured differences between …

Obaseki, Oshiomhole power tussle affects Edo Assembly

Obaseki, Oshiomhole power tussle affects Edo Assembly

July 21, 2019 12:39 am

The supremacy battle between Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki and former governor and national Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole is taking a toll on Edo State House of Assembly.

The ad-hoc committee investigating issues surrounding the inauguration of Edo State House of Assembly has given Obaseki one week to issue a fresh proclamation for the reconstitution of the House in deference to Section 105 (3) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended).

In addition, the ad-hoc committee wants Obaseki to publish the date, time and venue in a national daily or television station for the …

Obaseki, Oshiomhole power tussle affects Edo Assembly

Obaseki set to probe Oshiomhole’s administration

July 8, 2019 1:17 am

The Edo Government says it will probe contracts for construction of structures and supply of equipment to Benin Central Hospital, awarded by the administration of Adams Oshiomhole.

Mr Cruise Osage, Special Adviser to Edo Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday in Benin, saying a Commission of inquiry would soon be constituted to probe the contracts.

According to the Governor’s Aide, the action for probe was necessitated by numerous calls on the government to look into the contracts in which billions of taxpayers’ money were expended on poorly executed projects under the regime …

Obaseki pays surprise visit to Oshiomhole, to end rift

PDP lambastes Obaseki over silence on RUGA settlement

July 1, 2019 9:46 am

The Peoples Democratic Party in Edo State has accused Governor Godwin Obaseki of secretly conceding land to the federal government for a pilot scheme of the RUGA Settlement.

It said Governor Obaseki’s silence on the issue at a time other state governments are rejecting the establishment of RUGA settlement in their respective states was worrisome.

The PDP vowed to use all possible means including legal actions to defend the interest of Edo people in respect of the RUGA settlement.

State Chairman of the PDP, Chief Dan Orbih, who spoke Monday at a press briefing in Benin City urged Obaseki to …

Obaseki pays surprise visit to Oshiomhole, to end rift

Obaseki pledges to pay more than ₦30, 000 minimum wage

May 1, 2019 11:18 am

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo state has said that his administration would pay above the new minimum wage of N30, 000 mínimum wage if the workers increased their productivity and Internally Generated Revenue(IGR).

Obaseki said he would increase the minimum wage above N30, 000 as he was ready to pay for hard work and productivity.

Obaseki, who spoke at the 2019 May Day rally at the University of Bénin Sports Complex, assured he would commence immediate payment of the N30, 000 minimum wage.

He stated that a joint team of labour and government would be constituted to formulate modalities for …

Obaseki rejects borehole, toilets as constituency projects

March 23, 2019 11:26 am

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said that Edo people would no longer accept boreholes and toilets as constituency projects from lawmakers elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress.

Governor Obaseki said he would not allowed duplication of projects as well as projects not worth N500m from National Assembly members.

Obaseki, who spoke at a reception for APC members and supporters to celebrate the success of the party at the general elections in the state.

He said he would hold interactive sessions with the lawmakers in the National Assembly on a monthly basis to review their projects.…

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