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"Instead of waiting for the APC National Working Comittee to resolve the matter, they hurried to the Palace to present Hon. Ogbeide Ihama to the Oba of Benin, contrary to normal practice, in an attempt to give their flawed primary the backing of our revered Palace. "As expected, the Oba of Benin, in his wisdom, asked for the certificate of return allegedly issued to Hon. Ogbeide Ihama by the APC NWC. "None was presented. Instead, they displayed kangaroo results from those bent on imposing him on Edo South Senatorial District."

"This exercise is fundamentally a humanitarian intervention aimed at restoring dignity and hope to vulnerable individuals who have been abandoned on the streets. "Many of these persons require urgent medical attention, psychosocial support, and rehabilitation; and it is the responsibility of the government to ensure they receive the care they deserve."

Timetable for Primaries Further, it said its presidential primary will be held on May 15 and 16, followed by the House of representatives on May 18, while the senate is on May 20, and the state House of Assembly is on May 21, with the governorship primaries on May 23.

today is very historical. Very historical because we the Ishan that were in opposition have realised that if we send two sons to go and contest and one win while other lost, should we not join the one that won? Especially because of the work the Governor is doing. “Any Esan man or woman today that does not join Senator Monday Okpebholo to carry Edo forward, na witch he or she be. 

"So, the Governor is doing so much and we are channeling resources we are getting from the Federal government as a result of increased allocations, to contain some of these developmental challenges. "That is the kind of attention and devotion we are also giving to the issue of cultism. We are not tolerating cultists' activities in the State particularly in the State Capital, Benin-City." "The attendant killings before now have been minimised, mitigated and if not completely eroded."

"Comrade Oshiomhole’s story is one of grit, courage, and service! "From his days in the labour movement to his time as Governor of Edo State and now as Senator representing Edo North, he has stayed consistent in speaking up for the people and standing by what he believes is right."