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BREAKING: Reps Pass Electoral Bill, Revise Compulsory Direct Primary Clause

Jan 20, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

Reps have passed electoral bill and revised compulsory direct primary clause. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the House of Representatives on Thursday passed the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill. The lawmakers also revised the compulsory direct primary clause. Read Also: BREAKING: Reps Take New Action Over Missing 178,459 Police Arms The bill was passed after the removal … Read more

2023: Another Governor’s Presidential Campaign Posters Surface In Kano

Jan 20, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

Another Governor’s presidential campaign posters have surfaced in Kano state.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that ahead of the 2023 general election, moves have begun to drag the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel, into the presidential race as his campaign posters have surfaced in different parts of Kano State.

Already, a group of Northern elders and youths have initiated an advocacy for presidential power shift to the Southern part of Nigeria with particular call on Emmanuel to join the race.

The posters projecting Emmanuel’s presidential aspiration were sighted in the old Kano City, Fagge, Nasarawa Local Government Area of the state and some parts of the neighbouring Jigawa State.

The posters, bearing the governor’s photo and Peoples Democratic Party’s logo, were tagged ‘Udom is coming for better Nigeria.’

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Osun 2022 Governorship Ticket Tears Adeleke Family Apart

Jan 20, 2022.Jan 20, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

Osun 2022 governorship ticket has torn the Adeleke family apart. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ademola Adeleke, the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the 2018 gubernatorial election, and his nephew, Dele Adeleke, are at the centre of the tense dispute. Adeleke, members of the Adeleke family, have been examined and cleared as Peoples … Read more

PVCs: Tinubu Tenders Apology Over Misleading Claim

Jan 20, 2022.Jan 20, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

Tinubu tenders apology over misleading claims on PVCs. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has tendered an apology for a misleading claim he made on the Permanent Voter Cards. Recall that Tinubu while addressing some of his supporters in Abuja had encouraged them to register ahead … Read more

APC: Yahaya Bello Reveals When He’ll Formally Declare For Presidency

Jan 20, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

…the APC is the platform through which he became governor of Kogi state must conduct its national convention before he can declare to contest… EKO HOT BLOG reports that Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has revealed that he will declare his intention to run for the presidency in the forthcoming 2023 election once the All … Read more

Buhari Should Sign Re-amended Electoral Act – Fayose

Jan 20, 2022.Jan 20, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

It is becoming common of President Muhammadu Buhari to dodge assent. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to swiftly sign the Electoral Act Amendment Bill. He made the call on Wednesday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, about a month … Read more

APC Has Lost Its Bearing – Fayose

Jan 20, 2022.Jan 20, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

APC Has Lost Its Bearing – Fayose EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has said the main opposition, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), must produce Nigeria’s next president in 2023, as the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) “has lost its bearing”. Fayose said this in an interview on … Read more

See Date APC Will Begin Sale Of Convention Form

Jan 20, 2022.Jan 20, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

See Date APC Will Begin Sale Of Convention Form EKO HOT BLOG reports that ahead of its February 26 national convention, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) will begin the sale of forms to all aspirants contesting for national offices on February 14, 2022. This is per the schedule of activities for the convention approved … Read more

2023: Former Council Chairmen Begin Mobilization For Tinubu

Jan 20, 2022.Jan 20, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

Why We Can’t Support Tinubu, Any Other Southern Candidate For Presidency –Miyetti Allah

Former council chairmen have begun mobilization for Tinubu. EKO HOT BLOG reports that former council chairmen in Lagos State have begun mobilisation for the presidential aspiration of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. The former helmsmen under the aegis of ‘Grassroots Network for Asiwaju Bola Tinubu (GNAT),’ described the eminent politician … Read more

MKO Abiola’s Daughter Blows Hot On Live TV Over Tinubu’s Supporter Interview About Late Father [Video]

Jan 20, 2022.Jan 19, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

MKO Abiola’s daughter has blown out on live TV over Tinubu’s supporter interview about her father. EKO HOT BLOG reports that one of the daughters of late MKO Abiola and presenter at Arise News, Tundun Abiola, blew out on national TV on Wednesday morning after one of the supporters of Bola Tinubu’s presidential aspiration made … Read more

2023: INEC Counters Tinubu Over Comment On PVCs

Jan 19, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

INEC has countered Tinubu over comment on PVCs. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) have not expired. The commission said this while responding to the comments of Senator Bola Tinubu, National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Read Also: GTB Shows Signs Of Sinking … Read more

[BREAKING]: Electoral Act: Reps Okays Direct, Indirect Primaries In Amended Bill

Jan 19, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

Electoral Act: Reps Okays Direct, Indirect Primaries In Amended Bill For Party Primaries EKO HOT BLOG reports that the House of Representatives on Wednesday reintroduced the rejected Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2021 and approved direct and indirect primary clauses as a mode of electing candidates by political parties for general elections. This online media platform … Read more

APC: Why I Resigned As PGF DG – Salihu Lukman

Jan 19, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

…Tinubu declared his support to all decisions of President Buhari to ensure that the APC Convention is held in February 2022. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former Director-General of Progressive Governors’ Forum, Dr. Salihu Lukman has said that his decision to resign was as a result of the tyrannic posture of the leadership of … Read more

APC Spokesman Dumps Party

Jan 19, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

APC spokesman has dumped party. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Spokesman of the All Progressives Congress, Delta State chapter, Ogheneluemu Sylvester Imonina, has dumped the party. Imonina revealed his resignation in a letter titled ‘Resignation Of My Membership Of All Progressives Congress And Position As Acting State Publicity Secretary Of The Party.’ Read Also: See … Read more

See Regions APC Zoned Chairmanship, Deputy Nat’l Chair, Secretary Positions To

Jan 19, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

See Regions APC Zoned Chairmanship, Deputy Nat’l Chair, Secretary Positions To EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has zoned its chairmanship seat to North-Central. Per Punch on Wednesday, the party also listed the South-East region for secretary. Read Also: Babangida Picks Best Candidate In APC The deputy national chairman (South) is … Read more

Buhari May Sign Electoral Act Amendment Bill This Week – Lawan

Jan 19, 2022.Jan 19, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

Recall that the President had declined assent to the Electoral Amendment bill over the direct primary clause… EKO HOT BLOG reports that there are strong indications that President Muhammadu Buhari will sign the Electoral Act Amendment Bill this week, the Senate President, Ahmed Lawan has confirmed. Lawan, who met with President Buhari at the State … Read more

Ekiti, Osun Polls: Parties Must Adhere To Our Timetable – INEC

Jan 19, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

INEC observed that parties had rescheduled their primaries multiple times and warned that the… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has insisted that parties must respect dates for Ekiti, Osun Governorship Election Primaries and the commission’s timetable. The Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, spoke on Tuesday in Abuja, at the first … Read more

2023: Babangida Picks ‘Best Candidate In APC’

Jan 19, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

2023: Babangida Picks ‘Best Candidate In APC’ EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former governor of Niger State, Babangida Aliyu, has said that Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is the best candidate in the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2023 presidential election. The former governor and Chairman Board of Trustees of the Sir Ahmadu Bello … Read more

2023: PDP Chieftain Counsels Party On Choice Of Candidate

Jan 19, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

2023: PDP Chieftain Counsels Party On Choice Of Candidate EKO HOT BLOG reports that Segun Showunmi, former Spokesman to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in 2019 election, Atiku Abubakar, on Tuesday challenged Governors elected on the platform of the party to scout for a candidate who “can get the job done by uniting … Read more

INEC Speaks On Actual Date For 2023 Presidential Election

Jan 18, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

INEC Speaks On Actual Date For 2023 Presidential Election EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday said it will not announce the actual date for the 2023 presidential election until the Electoral Act Amendment Bill is signed into law. INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu disclosed this in Abuja during … Read more

Another Governor’s presidential campaign posters have surfaced in Kano state.