Just days before the pivotal Edo State governorship election set for September 21, Tom Iseghhi-Okojie, the Action Alliance candidate, has withdrawn from the race and endorsed Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC). During a press conference on Sunday, Iseghhi-Okojie explained that his decision to withdraw stemmed from his belief that effective leadership … Read more
Ahead of the September 21 Edo State governorship election, a fierce confrontation has erupted between the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC). The PDP has accused former Governor Adams Oshiomhole of planning to rig the election in polling units near his hometown of Iyamho. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
The Katsina State Chapter of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, has suspended the former National Secretary of the party, Sen. Umar Tsauri. This was disclosed in a letter by the Tsauri ‘A’ Ward Executive Committee signed by its Chairman, Alhaji Danjume Abubakar. The letter, which was addressed to Tsauri, was issued to journalists in Katsina … Read more
Operatives from the Force Investigation Department (FID) at the Force Headquarters Annex in Lagos have arrested Ogunbo Oyindamola, a suspected fraudster, for allegedly deceiving businessman Michael Ayodeji and stealing N20 million. Oyindamola was charged before a Lagos Magistrate’s Court for the alleged crime. According to police reports, Oyindamola posed as a farm investor and promised … Read more
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, along with other prominent leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), attended the party’s governorship campaign rally in Benin City, Edo State, on Saturday. During the rally, Abubakar urged Edo residents to vote for Asue Ighodalo, the PDP’s candidate. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son In Delta Man … Read more
The Acting National Chairman of People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Umar Damagum, says the September 21 Edo governorship election holding will be a test for the nation’s democracy. He stated this at the grand finale campaign rally of the party in Benin. Damagum tasked security agencies on professionalism and justice during and after the election. “From … Read more
Edo state Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has declared the forthcoming governorship election in the state a do-or-die affair. Obaseki made this declaration at the PDP grand finale rally in the Ekenwan area of Benin City, the state capital, He blasted Adams Oshiomhole, his predecessor, for low performance during his tenure. “The person I took over from … Read more
Former Edo State Governor and Senator representing Edo North senatorial district, Adams Oshiomhole, has publicly sought forgiveness from Chief Gabriel Igbinedion, the Esama of Benin, for any past wrongs during his tenure as governor. Oshiomhole made this appeal during a goodwill message at the banquet celebrating Igbinedion’s 90th birthday on Saturday in Benin, describing Igbinedion … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the Presidency of plotting to rig the upcoming Edo State governorship election, alleging that $2 million has been distributed to compromise INEC officials, security personnel, and buy votes for the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Monday Okpebholo. The PDP claims the Presidency has ordered security agencies to disrupt … Read more
Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), reaffirmed his loyalty to President Bola Tinubu. Wike said he believes in Tinubu’s leadership and his respect for the president, whom he views as a father figure. Wike made these statements during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today and monitored by EKO HOT BLOG. The … Read more
Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has boldly challenged Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors following his recent threats to instigate political turmoil in their states. In an interview monitored by EKO HOT BLOG on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Wike insisted he stands by his remarks and rejected any notion of apologizing for his … Read more
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has vehemently denied accusations from Governor Siminalayi Fubara that he demanded N120 billion In an interview on Channels Television and monitored by EKO HOT BLOG, Wike labeled Fubara’s claims as false and misleading Wike, who previously served as Governor of Rivers State and handpicked Fubara as … Read more
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has unequivocally stated that he will no longer back Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, in his political endeavors. Wike made this pronouncement during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, accusing Fubara of spreading false claims that he had requested N20 billion and N100 billion … Read more
A Magistrates’ Court in Abuja has summoned Sen. Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the 2024 Edo elections, to appear before it over alleged age falsification. He is charged with forgery and perjury. EDITOR’S PICKS Japan’s Next PM Vows to Respect BOJ’s Autonomy Insecurity: Stop Hiding Behind Opposition—APC Urges Zamfara Govt … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended Senator Dino Melaye for alleged anti-party activities. According to a letter that was sent out on Friday, the suspension was issued by the ward executive committee in Ayetoro/Iluagba Ward 1 after reviewing a report from a disciplinary committee that investigated Melaye’s actions. His recent behavior was deemed harmful … Read more
A few hours after refusing to sign the peace accord for the September 21, 2024, governorship election in Edo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has outlined new conditions for its endorsement. The PDP is now demanding the redeployment of the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Onuoha Anugbum, and the Commissioner of Police, Nemi Iwo, as prerequisites … Read more
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has reinforced his influence in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leadership crisis as the National Working Committee (NWC) endorsed the Rivers State congresses. The NWC, under the leadership of acting National Chairman Umar Damagum, reached this decision during a meeting held at the PDP national headquarters, … Read more
The Labour Party’s National Working Committee (NWC), led by Julius Abure, has urged the National Security Adviser and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate Aisha Yesufu, Pastor Itua Ighodalo, Peter Obi, the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, and key Afenifere leaders for alleged misappropriation of campaign funds from the 2023 presidential election. EDITOR’S … Read more
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has affirmed Olumide Akpata as the Labour Party’s governorship candidate for Edo State. EKO HOT BLOG this ruling follows a June decision by Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, which dismissed a suit challenging Akpata’s nomination for the September 21 election. Justice Omotosho had ruled that the … Read more
A former National Treasurer of the Labour Party, Oluchi Opara, has accused the factional chairman of the party, Julius Abure, of forging the late chairman’s signature and misappropriating party funds. EKO HOT BLOG notes that Opara claimed Abure transferred money to accounts belonging to his wife, siblings, staff, and his personal company. Opara stated that … Read more