EKOHOTBLOG 2023 KOGI, IMO & BAYELSA GUBERNATORIAL ELECTIONS UPDATES
INEC suspended voting in 141 polling units in Bayelsa. Eko Hot Blog reports that Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has suspended elections in 141 polling units of Bayelsa state. INEC chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, made the disclosure at a press conference on Saturday in Abuja. He said the exercise was postponed in the affected polling units … Read more
Obasanjo has failed to deliver Peter Obi at his polling unit. According to the presiding officer,91 voters cast their votes for four political parties out of 693 accredited voters. Void votes recorded were 10. EKO HOT BLOG reports that former President Olusegun Obasanjo has failed to deliver his polling unit for his preferred presidential candidate, … Read more
Tinubu won with 523 votes Atiku came second with 3 votes Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso were unable to get any vote Eko Hot Blog reports that the Presidential Candidate of the All Progressive Congress has won in the of the polling units of President Muhammad Buhari in Daura, Katsina State. EDITOR’S PICKS JUST IN: … Read more
Peter Obi has emerged victorious at Aso Rock. The LP candidate won with a total of 17 votes. Obi party also won the House of Reps and Senatorial at Aso Rock. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Peter Obi, Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, has won in one of the polling units inside the Presidential … Read more
The Oba Elegushi Palace in Eti-Osa, Lekki axis where voting takes place reportedly encountered violence and intimidation by political rogues. Eyewitness account reports that political thugs attacked the polling unit, carted away with ballot boxes and chased the presiding officer of the INEC. Military personels ultimately made it to the scene to calm the situation. … Read more
The voting process has been disrupted in various parts of Surulere owing to political hooliganism taking place in the city. Scores of ballot papers were left littered around the streets with voters either intimidated or violently abused by hooligans. An alleged APC agent was seen making threats to voters in a polling unit in Surulere … Read more
Thugs invaded some polling units in Lagos and set ballot boxes on fire. The thugs all dressed in black and masked, arrived in the area around 11.30 am on Saturday. It was gathered that some voters, who could not run away when the thugs arrived were injured. EKO HOT BLOG reports that several polling units … Read more
Presidential and national assembly elections are holding across Nigeria today. Many Nigerians in various parts of the country, including Epe, Lagos, have been casting their votes since 8:30am in the morning. The voters included Eko Hot Blog’s publisher. Eko Hot Blog reports that the online media organisation’s founder and publisher, Otunba TJ Abass, has joined … Read more
Some voters have been forced to vote APC in a polling unit. An unidentified man in a social media video, asked voters to vote APC or return to their houses. The man warned the people that their ballot papers would be reviewed. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the video making the rounds on social media … Read more
Tinubu has cast his vote in Lagos The APC candidate voted unit 047 during the 2019 general election before his polling unit was changed to Alausa. According to reports, there was delay before the election process began in the polling unit EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu, has … Read more
Officials from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, otherwise known as EFCC stormed Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi’s polling unit in Amatutu ward II. They declined an audience with the press but promised to respond to calls made through their helpline. Their presence however raised concerns amongst the electorates present for the election process. … Read more
Presidential and national assembly elections are holding across Nigeria today. Politicians and regular citizens have been casting their votes since 8:30am. Wale Raji has joined others to cast his ballots. Eko Hot Blog reports that Wale Raji, the lawmaker representing Epe Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has voted in the ongoing presidential and … Read more
Voters get stalled in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital while looking to exercise their rights. Distribution of electoral materials were delayed past 10:00 am as voters were made to queue up. The Divisional Police Officer of the Akwa Ibom division had to make provisions to convey Corp members to the venue to begin the electoral … Read more
The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has cast his vote and taken the opportunity to commend President Muhammadu Buhari for signing the 2022 Electoral Act. Eko Hot Blog reports that Adeleke spoke shortly after voting at his Sagba/Abogunde Ward 2, Unit 9, Ede on Saturday. EDITOR’S PICKS JUST IN: Supreme Court Adjourns Lawsuit Against FG … Read more
Atiku Abubakar has cast his vote in Adamawa. At exactly 9:11 am, Atiku exercised his civic duty at his polling unit in Adamawa State. After fulfilling his civic obligation, the ex-vice president expressed optimism that the process will be hassle-free for voters. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, … Read more
Presidential and national assembly elections are holding across Nigeria today. Nigerians in Oyo State have joined their fellow citizens to vote for the next set of leaders. Voting commenced on Saturday morning in various polling units in the state. Eko Hot Blog reports that the officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) are available … Read more
INEC officials are still yet to arrive at Tinubu’s polling unit. No official was seen at 8:30 when accreditation was supposed to start. Security agents are present at the polling unit near the government house. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) are yet to arrive at the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a vehicle carrying electoral materials broke down along Gariki road, Enugu State. EDITOR’S PICKS JUST IN: Supreme Court Adjourns Lawsuit Against FG On Old Naira Notes Naira Swap Crisis: Again, Buhari Meets Emefiele At Aso Rock BREAKING: 3 Govs Drag FG, CBN To Court Over Naira Scarcity In the pictures … Read more
Fifteen party agents have been arrested over a plot to hack into INEC’s database Upon their arrest, the suspects were found in possession of numerous electronic devices, including laptop computers and other tools. The spokesman of the police command in Katsina, Gambo Isah confirmed their arrest to journalists. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Police authorities … Read more
Peter Obi was spotted in church ahead of polls. The LP candidate begged journalists to allow him to pray before attending to them. Peter Obi will be hoping to emerge victorious at today’s presidential election. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi has headed to church in his … Read more