EDO POLICE ANNOUNCE RESTRICTION OF MOVEMENT AHEAD OF JULY 11 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS The Edo State Police Command wishes to inform the general public that there will be a restriction of movement throughout Edo State from 12:00 midnight (0000hrs) to 3:00 p.m. (1800hrs) on Saturday, 11th July, 2026, to ensure the peaceful, orderly, and secure conduct of the Local Government Council Elections. The restriction is part of the comprehensive security measures put in place by the Command in collaboration with other security agencies to guarantee a peaceful electoral process, protect voters, electoral officials, and sensitive materials, as well as prevent any breakdown of law and order. Consequently, all vehicular and human movement within the state is prohibited during the stated period, except for officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission, accredited election observers, duly accredited media personnel, security agencies, emergency and other essential service providers on e...
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BUILDING LASTING PEACE IN GELEGELE THROUGH JUSTICE, INCLUSION AND RESPONSIBLE LEADERSHIPBy Dr Harrison I. Okao, JP (Ohen Osa)
BUILDING LASTING PEACE IN GELEGELE THROUGH JUSTICE, INCLUSION AND RESPONSIBLE LEADERSHIP By Dr Harrison I. Okao, JP (Ohen Osa) Director General, Centre for Good Governance, Development and Socio Cultural Advocacy. The renewed debates over the ownership of Gelegele, the location of the oil wells around Ughoton and Gelegele, and the question of whether the Pere or the Odionwere exercises traditional authority have generated passionate reactions from several Edo youth groups and organisations. These are legitimate concerns that deserve careful attention. However, they must be approached with wisdom, historical evidence, respect for the rule of law, and an unwavering commitment to peace. On the question of ownership, it is important to recognise that the Gelegele land dispute has a long legal history. The Supreme Court, in Suit No. SC.131/1982, delivered its judgment on 19 August 1983, affirming earlier decisions that recognised the title of the Ughoton community over the dispu...
Aiguobasinmwin Movement Warns Against Incitement, Urges Authorities to Preserve Peace
The Aiguobasinmwin Movement Worldwide has called on security agencies to investigate a viral video in which some youths allegedly made statements threatening violence over the ownership of Gelegele, warning that such remarks could undermine peace in Edo State. In a statement signed by its President, Mr. Iyamu Osaro Culture, the group said its attention had been drawn to the video in which individuals, identified as Ijaw youths, allegedly threatened that Benin people would face violence if they entered Gelegele community. According to the group, some of the individuals featured in the video had previously participated in a peaceful protest to the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company (NPDC) office in Edo State to demand youth empowerment, but noted that their recent comments were inflammatory and capable of escalating tensions. The movement maintained that Gelegele is an integral part of Ughoton Community in the Benin Kingdom, adding that the Okao of Gelegele wa...
OTUEDON'OGBENBE tasks Edo South chairmen-elect on transparent governance
OTUEDON'OGBENBE tasks Edo South chairmen-elect on transparent governance Forum congratulates Edo South council chairmen-elect Group seeks accountability, grassroots development from Edo South chairmen-elect Benin Journalists Forum urges inclusive leadership for Edo South council chairmen-elect Group seeks transparent leadership as Edo South chairmen-elect emerge By Patrick Ahanor, Benin City. OTUEDON'OGBENBE, popularly known as the Benin Journalists Forum, has called for transparent, accountable and inclusive leadership from the newly elected chairmen across Edo South Senatorial District, urging them to prioritise grassroots development and deliver on the mandate entrusted to them by the electorate. The forum made the call while congratulating the chairmen-elect on their victory in the just concluded Edo State local government elections. In a statement jointly signed by its Convener, Comrade Edosa Okunbor, and Secretary, Elder Patrick Ahanor, the group congratula...
Edo State Government Should immediately swing into action and implement the 1983 Supreme Court Judgement* on Gelegele-AGUOBASINMWIN MOVEMENT WORLD WIDE
AIGUOBASINMWIN MOVEMENT WORLD-WIDE "FACT ABOUT GELEGELE AND WHY EDO STATE GOVERNMENT SHOULD IMPLEMENT THE 1983 SUPREME COURT JUDGEMENT" It is on record that oil exploration started in Gelegele in 1963 with Phillips Oil Company. Phillips later assigned OML 96 to Dubri Oil Company Limited in 1987. Dubri Oil Company operates the Gelegele Flow Station right inside the community. They treat and evacuate crude from the Ovia and Gelegele fields there. Since 1987, the Gelegele & Ovia fields have produced about 7.778 million barrels of light crude oil and 27.91 billion SCF of associated gas. Dubri operates Oil Mining Lease OML 96, 221 sq km southwest of Benin City, with its flow station at Gelegele. Gelegele is described as a "major oil and gas bearing/producing community" in Ovia North East LGA and also as "oil rich". The community has been dealing with gas flaring from the flow station for over 63 years, plus issues of environmental pollution. ...
Special Security Squad Warns Communities Over Crisis, Drugs And Cultism Related Issues
Special Security Squad Warns Communities Over Crisis, Drugs And Cultism Related Issues ... Arrest 12 Suspects In Connection With Cultism The Edo State Security Squad codenamed "Operation flush out Kidnappers and Cultists" have warned youths and members of Uzebu and Iyanomo Communities in Oredo and Ikpoba-Okah local government areas of the State over the recent leadership crisis and cult related activities. The Chief Security Officer (CSO) and the Principal Security Officer (PSO) to the Governors led a team of security personnel on a raid of criminal hideout across the two local government areas. The team raided a hideout known for drugs and cultism at Uzebu Quarters at Asoro Hill along Ekenwan road in Oredo local government area of the State where 12 suspects were arrested in connection with cultism and cult related activities. Speaking to journalists after the operation, the Publicity Secretary of the Squad George Aburime said the Governor Monday Okp...
Edo State Governor Appoint Osaro Iyamu Culture As Chairman Consumers Protection Committee
The Edo State Government wishes to inform the general public that the Executive Governor of Edo State, His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the appointment of Iyamu Osaro Destiny as Chairman, Edo State Consumer Protection Committee. Iyamu Osaro Destiny is an entrepreneur, empowerment advocate and accomplished community leader driven by a deep commitment to justice, accountability and equal rights. A prolific author, he has written and published books on good governance, reflecting his passion for ethical leadership and responsible public service. He is widely recognized as an exceptional mobilizer of human and material resources, with a proven ability to galvanize individuals and communities towards achieving shared goals. He is the Founder and President of the Aiguobasinmwin Movement World-Wide and has held several leadership positions. The appointment reflects His Excellency's commitment to strengthening institutions, protecting the interests of consumers and en...