Category: Politics
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Uhunmwonde, Edo State – His Excellency, Governor Monday Okpebholo, has carried out an inspection tour of newly constructed roads in Uhunmwonde Local Government Area, highlighting the state government’s commitment to improving infrastructure across Edo State. The tour included a visit to the village of former Governor Godwin Obaseki, where the road has now been fully…
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…Reaffirms Commitment to Reviving University Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has received the students of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, and others, who were recently released following their arrest in connection with the Ekpoma protest, assuring them of his administration’s commitment to dialogue, reform and the overall development of the university and the state.…
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The Minister for Youth Development Hon. Ayodele Olawande has commended Gov Monday Okpebholo for his infrastructural development in the State which is directly affecting the people at the grassroots positively. The Minister who was part of the governor’s entourage to inspect several projects across Benin metropolis said Governor Okpebholo is doing so much in the…
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BENIN CITY: Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has inaugurated 100 Edo State Environmental Compliance Corps (EECC) to boost Environmental Protection in the state. Inaugurating the Corps on Wednesday in Benin City, Okpbeholo urged them to serve with courage, integrity, and a deep sense of purpose. The governor who was represented by his Commissioner for…
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Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Monday night visited Ekpoma to assess the damage caused by the overnight fire that razed several shops constructed by the Police Officers Wives Association assuring the affected traders of swift government intervention and renewed security action. The Governor described the incident as disturbing and linked it to ongoing…
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Senator Monday Okpebholo @m_akpakomiza Following the recent violent protests in Ekpoma, Today, I met with the Deputy VC Administration of AAU, Prof Andrew Eromonsele, alongside the President of the Student Union of Ambrose Alli University, Comrade Osadebamen Ehizogie Michael, to review the security situation, and the arrests made. I want to reassure students, parents, and…
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The Executive Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has reiterated that the recent unrest in Ekpoma was not organised by students of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), describing the incident as a criminal act carried out by non-students exploiting the university environment. The Governor made this clarification on Tuesday during a meeting with the President of…
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Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Monday night visited Ekpoma to assess the damage caused by the overnight fire that razed several shops constructed by the Police Officers Wives Association assuring the affected traders of swift government intervention and renewed security action. The Governor described the incident as disturbing and linked it to ongoing…
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Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has condemned the attack on the palace of the Onojie of Ekpoma, His Royal Highness, Zaiki Anthony Ehizojie Abumere II, following a protest in Ekpoma that resulted in the blockage of a major highway and widespread destruction of property. The governor’s condemnation came a day after the incident, when…
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In a strongly worded statement that has set the tone for political tensions ahead of the 2027 general elections, Senior Special Assistants (SSAs) to Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo — Collins Aghahowa and Emmanuel Egogo — have pledged that authorities will identify and prosecute everyone involved in the “evil” act of tearing down a Asiwaju…