Updated: Court refuses to bar Obaseki from partaking in Edo PDP primary
The governor's academic credentials were said to be deceptive, although political analysts are cited his political battle with his predecessor as reason for his disqualification.
Ize-Iyamu emerges Edo APC governorship candidate
Having emerged the gubernatorial candidate of the APC, Mr Ize-Iyamu is expected to face whoever the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will pick as its governorship candidate.
Edo 2020: PDP inaugurates primary election committe
The party primary slated for Thursday has four aspirants including Godwin Obaseki, the incumbent governor of Edo State, who is seeking a second term in office.
Ondo deputy gov, Ajayi, dumps APC for PDP
The opposition party confirmed this development in a tweet.
PDP screens Obaseki for Edo primary
The party said the academic credentials of the incumbent governor were deceptive but political analysts are citing his battle with the his predecessor, Adams Oshiomhole, as reason for his disqualification.
Edo APC ward denies lifting Oshiomhole’s suspension
Who to replace him has led to several individuals of the party lying claim to the position, securing different court orders to buttress their claims.
Obaseki finally joins PDP
The party disqualified him from using its platform for his re-election bid.
PDP postpones Edo governorship primary
The primary earlier scheduled to hold tomorrow has now been shifted to Tuesday, June 23, 2020.
Edo gov, Obaseki formally dumps APC
Mr Obaseki made this known on Tuesday at the presidential villa while briefing State House Correspondents.