INEC has issued notice of election for Ekiti 2022. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released its notice of election for the June 18, 2022 governorship election in Ekiti State. In a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the INEC chairman, Rotimi Oyekanmi, said that the notice was … Read more
2023: APC urged to zone presidency to southeast EKO HOT BLOG reports that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has been urged to allow its presidential candidate to come from the southeast. A political activist, Honourable Shu’aib Darki, stated this while interacting with journalists in Bauchi, saying that the zone had been politically shortchanged. According … Read more
Obiano endorsed my governorship ambition 5 years ago – Soludo EKO HOT BLOG reports that Professor Charles Soludo has said Governor Willie Obiano endorsed his governorship ambition five years ago without any strings attached. Soludo stated this on Monday while addressing a gathering in the Aguleri country home of Obiano. The Governor-elect added that Obiano … Read more
Why Jonathan must support Igbo presidency in 2023 – Ohanaeze EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, has said that the Igbo spirit will be against former President Goodluck Jonathan if he fails to support the realisation of a president of Igbo extraction in 2023. Chief Alex Ogbonnia, the Ohanaeze … Read more
Kaduna State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has replied Senator Shehu Sani. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a statement issued by the state APC publicity secretary-elect, Salisu Tanko Wusono, to felicitate with the people of Kaduna on the New Year celebration, he said the party would not allow governance slip into the hands … Read more
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has described Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State as a good man. Wike regards Ugwuanyi as one of the shinning lights of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). EKO HOT BLOG reports that Wike also described Ugwuanyi as “a humble, gentle and God fearing leader” as well as “a very reliable … Read more
Valentine Ozigbo, PDP Anambra Guber Candidate Loses Father EKO HOT BLOG reports that Chief Andrew Nwafor Ozigbo, the father of business tycoon, Valentine Ozigbo, is dead. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the last governorship election in Anambra State made the announcement Monday night. In a Facebook post, he described the deceased as a … Read more
The reverend father recounted how he vowed to attack Buhari if he fails to deliver… EKO HOT BLOG reports that Father Ejike Mbaka, Spiritual Director, Adoration Ministry Enugu, has insisted that he never asked Nigerians to vote for President Muhammadu Buhari. Mbaka explained that he only prophesied that Buhari would be Nigeria’s president. Speaking at … Read more
2023: Gov Ikpeazu Backs Anyim For Presidency EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State has recommended a former Senate President and former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator Anyim Pius Anyim, as the next president of Nigeria of Igbo extraction. The Governor stated this on Sunday at his country … Read more
Zoning political offices sign of leadership failure- Oyedepo EKO HOT BLOG reports that Akogun Iyiola Oyedepo, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara, has described the clamour for zoning of political offices in the country as a failure of leadership. Oyedepo, on Monday in Ilorin, lamented that zoning was an unfortunate development. … Read more
He said if the masses decide to vote for him, with or without money, he would win EKO HOT BLOG reports that Senator Shehu Sani has indicated his interest to join the Kaduna State Governorship race in 2023. The lawmaker, who represented Kaduna Central between 2015 and 2019, disclosed this during an interview on Invicta … Read more
Senator Obinna Ogba, representing Ebonyi Central Senatorial district, has declared his intention to run for governorship election EKOHOTBLOG reports that Senator Ogba will join the Ebonyi Governorship election under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party in 2023. Ogba revealed this on Saturday at Amanvu, in Nkalagu community, Ishielu local government area of Ebonyi during … Read more
The governorship aspiration of former governor of Ekiti State, Engr Segun Oni, suffers a holdback as Fayose and Olujimi settle rift EKOHOTBLOG Reports that Oni’s governorship dream may have suffered a setback as the two contending groups in the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), the Osoko Political Assembly led by former Governor Ayo Fayose and another … Read more
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has said that the Peoples Democratic Party’s chance will get stronger if Bala emerges Presidential candidate EKOHOTBLOG Reports that Wike said PDP stands a chance of winning the 2023 presidential election if his counterpart in Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, emerged the candidate of the party. Wike complained that Nigeria was … Read more
The Special Adviser on Political Matters to the President, Senator Babafemi Ojudu, has welcomed Kwankwaso to APC amid defection rumour. EKOHOBLOG Reports that the Special Adviser on Political Matters to the President, Senator Babafemi Ojudu, says former Governor of Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso, is “most welcomed” to the All Progressives Congress if the report of … Read more
Olubadan left us when we needed his experience, wisdom – APC chieftain, Alao EKO HOT BLOG reports that Engineer Oyedele Hakeem Alao, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, has declared that the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, joined his ancestors when his wealth of experience and wisdom was … Read more
Ebonyi 2023: Izzi communities endorse ex-minister, Nwankwo for governor EKO HOT BLOG reports that the populous Izzi communities in Ebonyi State, which span three local government areas, have endorsed Engr. Fidelis Nwankwo, the former Minister of State for Health, in the governorship race. They praised the former minister’s numerous contributions to the Izzi clan’s development. … Read more
Ondo people will soon evict Akeredolu from government house over looting – PDP EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ondo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has said that Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu will soon be chased out of the Government House over alleged looting of the state by the immediate family of the … Read more
Cross River people don’t appreciate my sacrifices – Gov Ayade EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Benedict Ayade of Cross River State has expressed regret for the people’s lack of appreciation for his personal sacrifices and compassion for them. The governor bemoaned that people do not comprehend what he goes through on a daily basis … Read more
…the National Assembly had on November 19, last year transmitted the Electoral Bill to the president with recommendations… EKO HOT BLOG reports that President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan has assured that the National Assembly, upon resumption on January 18, 2022, would review the Electoral Act Amendment Bill which was rejected by President Muhammadu Buhari. … Read more