“While the PDP candidate is within his right to express his dissatisfaction with the outcome of the elections, he should prioritize the well-being and safety of Edo citizens, emulating former President Jonathan’s commitment to peaceful leadership. He must ensure that no Edo citizen’s life, means of livelihood, or property is compromised in pursuit of his political ambition” PEGASUS REPORTERS, ...
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Concerns over Philip Shaibu’s “Invasion”: Osadebey House Cordoned off by Security Operatives
“We want to draw the attention of the Inspector General of Police to the intelligence we have gathered regarding a planned move by Shaibu to forcefully enter the Edo State Government House to purportedly enforce the ruling of Justice J. K. Omotosho” PEGASUS REPORTERS, LAGOS | SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 The power seat of Edo State Government, Osadebey House, is ...
Read More »Edo 2024: Between INEC’s declaration and Yiaga Africa’s rejection – By Ehichioya Ezomon
“Declaring or second-guessing the Edo State gubernatorial result based on unsubstantiated, unverified, highly questionable statistical parameters created by Yiaga Africa for Yiaga Africa is designed to create unnecessary confusion and the appearance of a parallel election process” PEGASUS REPORTERS, LAGOS | SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 Let’s be clear with these parameters from the get go: Apart from the Independent National ...
Read More »APC’s Okpebholo floors Ighodalo, Akpata in Edo Governorship: Scores 291, 667 votes, PDP trails with 247, 274 , LP polls 22, 761
“Edo will now be governed by a man enriched with native wisdom, a man familiar with the customs and traditions of Edo State. A man who has used his personal resources to demonstrate love for the community. He has substantial credentials in terms of community service. God has put to shame those who predicted a bloodbath.” PEGASUS REPORTERS, LAGOS ...
Read More »Politics: Edo 2024: Finally, Edo people have spoken with their PVCs – By Ehichioya Ezomon
“The titanic battle among the big three political parties of PDP, APC and LP in Saturday’s election had never been higher, and the question now is: Will the losing parties among them accept the INEC declaration? That’s a rare occurrence in Nigeria’s politics!” PEGASUS REPORTERS, LAGOS | SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 As you read this copy, the results, and the ...
Read More »Edo 2024: All eyes on INEC, Police amidst PDP, APC bickering – By Ehichioya Ezomon
“Hence all eyes are on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) – and the Police – to ensure a “free, fair and credible election,” as the commission’s chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, promised on August 10, during a mock accreditation and uploading of the results in Benin City” PEGASUS REPORTERS, LAGOS | SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 Robert Frost (1874-1963), an American ...
Read More »Edo 2024: Betsy Obaseki’s broadside and Adams Oshiomohle’s bombshell – By Ehichioya Ezomon
“That said, Oshiomhole appears unfairly treated by the same public that wears Mrs. Obaseki the toga of victimhood! Why should the critics be one-sided? Why don’t they also censure Mrs. Obaseki, who pulled the trigger first by mocking other candidates – who’ve no wives – in the September 21 governorship election?” PEGASUS REPORTERS, LAGOS | SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 The ...
Read More »EDO 2024: Why is Okpebholo running away from a debate? – By John Mayaki
I have previously argued that Okpebholo suffers from a narrow, withered mind—similar to barren land that is unweeded, undeveloped, and housing no assets. The APC disputed this and claimed instead that Okpebholo’s erudition surpasses Plato’s. So, why will they not substantiate this claim by simply placing Okpebholo behind a lectern to show the world that his mind is not, ...
Read More »Edo 2024: Shaibu’s bitter-sweet Abuja court judgment – By Ehichioya Ezomon
“It’s a bitter-sweet judgment for Comrade Shaibu. While he may’ve lost his bid for Governor in 2024 – unless he’s a favourable judgment on appeal – Shaibu’s retained his office as Deputy Governor of Edo State, with all his entitlements, rights and privileges restored from the date of his impeachment” PEGASUS REPORTERS, LAGOS | JULY 31, 2024 Reproduced herein ...
Read More »Edo 2024: The ‘Double Assassination Attempt’ on Okpebholo, Shaibu in Benin City – By Ehichioya Ezomon
“The question isn’t, who did the attack, but who plotted and sponsored it? Aftermath of the deadly assault, Okpebholo’s legislative aide in charge of media and communication, Godswill Inegbe, allegedly fingered a former chieftain of the APC (names withheld) as leading the ambush to take out Okpebholo or Shaibu, or both in one fell swoop” PEGASUS REPORTERS, LAGOS | ...
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