Adams Aliyu Oshiomhole is a Nigerian politician and the former National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress. He had previously served as the President of Nigeria Labour Congress from 1999 to 2007 and the executive governor of Edo State,Nigeria from 2008 to 2016.
Edo,officially known as Edo State,is a state located in the South-South geopolitical zone of the federal republic of Nigeria. As of 2006 National population census,the state was ranked as the 24th populated state (3,233,366) in Nigeria. The state population figures is expected to be about 8,000,000 in 2022. Edo State is the 22nd largest State by landmass in Nigeria. The state's capital and largest city,Benin City,is the fourth largest city in Nigeria,and the centre of the country's rubber industry. Created in 1991 from the former Bendel State,is also known as the heart beat of the nation. Edo State borders Kogi State to the northeast,Anambra State to the east,Delta State to the southeast and southsouth and Ondo State to the west.
Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki is a Nigerian politician and businessman who is currently the Governor of Edo State. He was first elected governor under the platform of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in the year 2016 where He defeated Mr. Osagie Ize-Iyamu of the PDP and was sworned in as governor on 12 November 2016. Before becoming governor,he served as chairman of the Edo State Economic and Strategy Team inaugurated by former Governor Adams Oshiomole in March 2009.
The 2016 Edo State gubernatorial election was held on 28 September,2016 to determine the Governor of Edo State. The election was originally scheduled for 10 September,however two days before,on 8 September it was postponed due to security concerns.
Philip Shaibu an alumnus of University of Jos is a Nigerian politician. He is currently the Deputy Governor of Edo State,Nigeria.
University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) is a multi-specialty healthcare service provider in West Africa. The hospital is located in Ugbowo,Benin City and was established on May 12,1973 following the enactment of an edict (number 12) of the Nigeria National Health Act.
Aisagbonriodion Matthew Urhoghide is a Nigerian politician. He is the senator representing Edo South Senatorial District in the Nigerian Senate. He is a senator of the 8th and 9th republic of the National Assembly in Nigeria respectively.
The 2020 Edo State gubernatorial election occurred on September 19,2020. Incumbent PDP Governor Godwin Obaseki won re-election for a second term,defeating APC Osagie Ize-Iyamu and several minor party candidates. Obaseki received 57.3% of the vote.
The 2019 Oyo State gubernatorial election occurred on March 9,2019,the PDP nominee Seyi Makinde won the election,defeating Adebayo Adelabu of the APC.
The 2019 Benue State gubernatorial election occurred on March 9,2019. Incumbent PDP Governor Samuel Ortom won re-election for a second term,defeating APC Emmanuel Jime and several minor party candidates. Samuel Ortom emerged PDP gubernatorial candidate after scoring 2,210 votes and defeating his closest rival,John Tondo,who received 475 votes. He picked Benson Abounu as his running mate. Emmanuel Jime was the APC candidate with Samuel Ode as his running mate. 3 candidates contested in the election.
The 2019 Katsina State gubernatorial election occurred in Nigeria on 9 March 2019. Incumbent APC Governor Aminu Bello Masari won re-election for a second term,defeating PDP Garba Yakubu Lado and 16 other party candidates.
The 2019 Imo State gubernatorial election in Nigeria occurred on 9 March 2019. PDP's Emeka Ihedioha polled 38.29% of the total votes,defeating AA's Uche Nwosu who got 26.66% of popular votes,and several minor party candidates. Out of 27 LGAs,Ihedioha won in 11,while Nwosu won in 10.
The 2018 Ekiti State gubernatorial election occurred in Nigeria on 14 July 2018. APC Governor Kayode Fayemi who ruled from 2010 to 2014 won re-election for a second term,defeating Kolapo Olushola of the PDP.
The 2019 Abia State gubernatorial election occurred on March 9,2019. Incumbent PDP Governor Okezie Ikpeazu won re-election for a second term,defeating APC's Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah,and several minor party candidates. The major contenders for the race signed a peace accord agreement in January 2019.
The 2016 Ondo State gubernatorial election occurred in Nigeria on 26 November 2016,the APC nominee Rotimi Akeredolu won election,defeating Eyitayo Jegede of the PDP.
The 2015 Jigawa State gubernatorial election was the 6th gubernatorial election of Jigawa State. Held on April 11,2015,the All Progressives Congress nominee Mohammed Badaru Abubakar won the election,defeating Aminu Ibrahim Ringim of the People's Democratic Party.
The 2015 Katsina State gubernatorial election was the 6th gubernatorial election of Katsina State. Held on 11 April 2015,the All Progressives Congress nominee Aminu Bello Masari won the election,defeating Musa Nashuni of the People's Democratic Party.
The 2015 Sokoto State gubernatorial election was the 8th gubernatorial election of Sokoto State. Held on April 11,2015,the All Progressives Congress nominee Aminu Tambuwal won the election,defeating Abdallah Wali of the People's Democratic Party.
The 2015 Zamfara State gubernatorial election was the 5th gubernatorial election of Zamfara State. Held on April 11,2015,the All Progressives Congress nominee Abdul'aziz Abubakar Yari won the election,defeating Mamuda Aliyu Shinkafi of the People's Democratic Party.
The 2023 Nigerian Senate elections in Edo State will be held on 25 February 2023,to elect the 3 federal Senators from Edo State,one from each of the state's three senatorial districts. The elections will coincide with the 2023 presidential election,as well as other elections to the Senate and elections to the House of Representatives;with state elections being held two weeks later. Primaries were held between 4 April and 9 June 2022.
