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Obaseki leads Ize-Iyamu in Edo gubernatorial election

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Obaseki leads Ize-Iyamu in Edo gubernatorial election

Results from Edo State governorship election have started running into a two-horse race, with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Godwin Obaseki, leading and closely followed by All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Osagie Ize-Iyamu.

Of the 13 Local Governments announced by the Independent national Electoral Commission (INEC), the PDP candidate had polled over 30, 000 votes more than his major contender.

A major setback for the APC in the move to reclaim the seat of power was that its former chairman, Odigie Oyegun, and some other chieftains lost to the PDP candidate at their polling units and results from other locations were not in their favour.

The results of the 13 local governments released by INEC on Sunday were:

Result: Esan West (as announced by INEC)

APC – 7,189
PDP – 17,434

Result: Oredo (as announced by INEC)

APC – 18,365
PDP – 43,498

Esan South-East (as announced by INEC)

APC – 9,237
PDP – 10,563

Result: Etsako West (as announced by INEC)

APC – 26,140
PDP – 17,959

Result: Ovia North-East (as announced by INEC)

APC – 9,907
PDP – 16,987

Result: Owan West (as announced by INEC)

APC – 11,193
PDP – 11,485

Result: Owan East (as announced by INEC)

APC – 19,295
PDP – 14,762

Result: Egor (as announced by INEC)

APC – 10,202
PDP – 27,621

Result: Uhunmwonde (as announced by INEC)

APC – 5,972
PDP – 10,022

Result: Ikpoba Okha (as announced by INEC)

APC – 18,218
PDP – 41,030

Result: Esan Central (as corrected by the officer)

APC – 6,719
PDP – 10,794

Result: Esan Central (as announced by INEC)

APC – 6,719
PDP – 10,694

Result: Esan North-East (as announced by INEC)

APC – 6556
PDP – 13,579

6:09 – The election materials for Ward 8, Unit 3, were snatched and voting couldn’t take place, says the returning officer for Igueben Local Government.

Result: Igueben LG (as announced by INEC)

APC – 5199
PDP – 7870

SERAP writes Buhari, cautions against EFCC Act amendment

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SERAP writes Buhari, cautions against EFCC Act amendment

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has written to President Muhammadu Buhari, on the proposed bill to amend the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission [EFCC] Act, saying such action would undermine independence of the anti-graft agency.

It explained that bill, if allowed to see the light of day by both the executive and legislature, the agency would allegedly become an arm of the executive and subjected to its whims and caprices rather than an independence anti-corruption agency saddled with keeping all Nigerians, irresptive of positions on their toes against corruption and corrupt practices.

As stated, if passed and signed into law, the bill would would severely undermine the commission’s independence, and render it a ‘toothless bulldog’.

SERAP Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, called on the President to as a matter of urgency instruct the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, to withdraw the proposed executive bill to amend the EFCC Act.

Throug an open letter dated 19 September 2020 and sent to the President, Oluwadare also corroborated the Professor Itse Sagay-led Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption concerns that the ammendment would demolish the anti-corruption infrastructure of Nigeria, and confer an enormous power of control of the anti-graft agency on the office of the Attorney General of the Federation.

“The bill, which is apparently designed to undermine the independence, integrity and freedom of action of anti-corruption agencies, ignores the seriousness of grand corruption and its impact on Nigerians’ human rights, the rule of law, principles of good governance, development, as well as the threat corruption poses to the country’s constitutional order.

“By pushing to turn the EFCC into a department in the Federal Ministry of Justice, and effectively bring it under the control of the Attorney General; and to subject the appointment of the agency’s head to the approval of the Directorate of State Security, your government would seem to indicate that it is not interested in combating corruption and halting its putrefying effects.

“Under the proposed bill, the limited independence that the EFCC enjoys will be substantially undermined, as the commission will now effectively become a body of the executive government, thus creating heightened risk of political interference in the work of the commission,” the letter read in part.

EFCC partners Immigration, Civil Defence on anti-corruption fight

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EFCC partners Immigration, Civil Defence on anti-corruption fight

In a bid to put an end to corruption and eradicate crimes, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has partnered with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, and the Nigeria Immigration Service in Rivers.

Fight against corruption has been a major responsibility of the anti-graft agency since the creation of the office, the commission, however, has decided to strengthen its relationship with other sister agencies in order to win the battle against crimes.

The Zonal Head, EFCC, Rivers state, Abdulkarim Chukkol, who made the declaration during a visit to the Rivers State Commands of the two agencies posits that the two agencies are critical stakeholders in the fight against corruption and other related financial crimes.

In a statement made available by the commission on Friday, in Port Harcourt, Chukkol noted that it is his desire  and that of the Commission’s leadership to take the existing relationship to a higher level, adding that the easiest way to bring an end to situational challenges is through collaboration

According to him, their visit was to strengthen the existing relationship and also explore other areas where they can further work as a team.

On his part, the NSCD Commandant, Muktar Lawal. expressed unreserved gratitude for the recognition of his agency, promised to assist the Commission in protecting its seized assets if called upon to do so.

Both the immigration boss, Comptroller Segun Adegoke and Lawal applauded Chukkol gesture towards creating a bond that would help the country in nabbing people involved in crimes, stressing that this time, anyone caught would face the full weight of the law regardless of one’s portfolio.

They also pledged their unalloyed support in making sure that the reason for the commission’s visit is effectively actualised.

JUST IN: Sanwo-Olu approves full churches, mosques reopening

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JUST IN: Sanwo-Olu approves full churches, mosques reopening

After a thorough observation of coronavirus spread in Lagos State, the Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved the full reopening of churches and Mosques in the state.

Sanwo-Olu said that Muslims and Christians clerics can now reopen their worship centers and observe full religious activities in accordance with the COVID-19 preventive measures approved by international and local health experts.

The governor, who announced the full reopening of religious houses on Saturday while addressing pressmen at the State House, Marina, also approved reopening of cinemas and gymnasium with a maximum of 33 percent occupancy.

Sanwo-Olu added that owners of cinemas must ensure two empty seats between occupied seats while in the case of gyms, there must be constant and thorough disinfection of machines and equipment throughout the course of the day.

MORE DETAILS LATER

Internet fraudster bags nine months imprisonment

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Internet fraudster bags nine months imprisonment

An internet fraudster, identified as Sulaiman Gbenga, has been sentenced to nine months imprisonment by Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo of the Special Offences Court, sitting in Ikeja, Lagos.

Gbenga was convicted after his arrest by members of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) sometimes in June 2020 with the aid of intelligent information.

It was gathered that the convict was subsequently arraigned on September 17, 2020, on a one-count charge bordering on possession of fraudulent documents containing false pretence.

According to the statement made available by the Commission, on social media, Gbenga pleaded guilty within the jurisdiction of the court earlier and was sentenced to nine years in jail with no option of fine.

“That you, Sulaimon Toheeb Gbenga, on or about the 10th day of June, 2020 in Lagos, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable court, knowingly had in your possession a document containing false pretences, wherein you held yourself out as one “Susan Taylor, which representation you knew to be false and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 320 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.”

Consequently, prosecution counsel, Suleiman Ismail, reviewed the facts of the matter and urged the court to convict and sentence the defendant accordingly.

However, while delivering her judgment, Justice Taiwo found him guilty of the offence and sentenced him to nine months imprisonment.

The Judge also ordered the forfeiture of all items recovered from him to the Federal Government of Nigeria.

Edo 2020 Guber election results collation [Live Updates]

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Edo 2020 Guber election results collation [Live Updates]

Edo 2020 Governorship election results as uploaded on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Result Viewing Portal.

Ward: MAKEKE/ OJAH/ DANGBALA/ OJIRAMI/ ANYAWOZA

Lga: AKOKO EDO

DANGBALA, OLD DANGBALA COURT HALL

PU Code: 12/01/05/003

APC: 179

PDP: 76

ADP: 3

DANGBALA, DANGBALA P.S. II

PU Code: 12/01/05/002

APC: 190

PDP: 119

ADP: 1

DANGBALA, DANGBALA P.S. I

PU Code: 12/01/05/001

APC: 172

PDP: 79

SDP: 1

Ward: UZEBBA I

Lga: OWAN WEST

UZEBBA TOWN HALL, UZEBBA I

PU Code: 12/17/09/005

APC: 87

PDP: 64

ADP: 1

BACK OF AREA COUNCIL OFFICE, UZEBBA II

PU Code: 12/17/09/008

APC: 92

PDP: 55

ADP: 1

LGA: ETSAKO CENTRAL

Ward/RA: FUGAR II

OBE PRY. SCHOOL, IVIAVEH II

PU Code: 12/07/02/006

APC: 87

PDP: 60

APM: 1

OBE PRY SCHOOL, IVIADOKO I

PU Code: 12/07/02/003

APC: 108

PDP: 144

Other Parties: 0

Edo Election: ECES decries non-compliance to COVID-19 protocols

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Edo Election: ECES decries non-compliance to COVID-19 protocols

The European Centre for Electoral Support (ECES), on Saturday, said voters in Ologbosere primary school, ward 4 with 40 units and other polling units they visited were not observing the COVID-19 guidelines as stipulated in the INEC policy.

Wilson Manji, the deputy project coordinator, told newsmen that although the voters were all wearing face masks, they did not maintain social distancing.

According to him, the polling officers came with hand sanitisers and thermometers to check the temperature of every voter.

On his part, the Head, INEC Voter Education and Publicity, Timidi Wariowei, told newsmen at INEC office in Benin that most of the polling units and voting points started voting at 8:30 am.

Wariowei, however, said he observed that the voters were all wearing face masks but did not maintain social distancing.

Edo 2020: INEC cautions staff members against partisanship

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Edo 2020: INEC cautions staff members against partisanship

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has warned its staff not to accord any advantage to a political party or candidate over the other in the conduct of Edo governorship election.

The Chairman of INEC, Mahmood Yakubu, in his message issued in Abuja on Friday, urged the staff to be neutral at all times and stick strictly to INEC’s Code of Conduct and Oath of Neutrality to which they all subscribed.

He said that as INEC begins the final countdown to the Edo governorship election, it was clear that all eyes were on the INEC to deliver a free, fair, and credible process.

Yakubu said he had no doubt that INEC staff members would rise to the occasion, saying, `they have done it several times before and they can do it again.

Edo Decides: Security takes over INEC office

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Edo Decides: Security takes over INEC office

There is a heavy presence of security personnel at the Benin City office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) along Ramat Park.

The electoral umpire had moved back to its permanent office after vacating the premises to a rented apartment along Sapele Road as a result of flooding.

Two Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs) were stationed before and after the office while traffic is being diverted to follow one lane.

Gun-wielding policemen and soldiers were sighted on the premises.

Breaking: Chaos in Obaseki’s polling unit

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Breaking: Chaos in Obaseki’s polling unit

There was chaos at the polling unit 19, ward 04, Oredo local government area of Edo State, where Governor Godwin Obaseki went to cast his vote.

Then pandemonium broke out as a young man attempted to disrupt the voting process as soon as the Governor entered the unit.

Party supporters were seen attacking one another.

Details shortly…

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