Ex-APC spokesman has dumped the party. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the former Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Ogbanna Nwuke, has officially dumped the party. Nwuke, who recently resigned his position as the spokesman of the APC, made known his decision while addressing newsmen in Port Harcourt, the Rivers … Read more
Former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, has reiterated that he defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in order to join hands to move the country forward. He spoke on Monday in Abuja, when he visited Sen. Orji Kalu, the Chief Whip of the Senate. Fani-Kayode visited Kalu, alongside the Majority Leader, House of … Read more
Northern Governors have declared their position on 2023 Presidency. EKOHOTBLOG reports that governors of the 19 Northern states have described the position of the Southern Governors that the country’s next president must come from their region as unconstitutional. This was made known by the Plateau State Governor and Chairman of the Northern Governors … Read more
Saraki Urges NASS Panel to Act in National Interest Former Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has advised members of the Joint Conference Committee of the National Assembly to move fast in considering the different versions of the Electoral Act (amendment) Bill passed by both chambers and let their decisions be guided only by national … Read more
Members of the Oyo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held parallel congresses across the five geo-political zones in the state. There are five geo-political zones in the state – Ibadan, Ibarapa, Ogbomoso, Oke Ogun and Oyo. Our correspondent however gathered that parallel congresses were held across the state by two camps of … Read more
Sule Lamido, former governor of Jigawa state, says the country lacks the needed leadership to tackle its challenges. While appearing on Sunday Politics, a Channels Television programme, on Sunday, Lamido said the government must be accountable to the people, EkoHotBlog reports. “Government must be held accountable and I don’t want to sound too political but … Read more
Three PDP Governors threaten to dump the party should a Northern Presidential Candidate Emerge from the party. Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State and his counterparts from Delta and Bayelsa States, Ifeanyi Okowa and Douye Diri have reportedly threatened to dump the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) should the party decide to zone its presidency to … Read more
Imo PDP Chairman has been confirmed dead. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mbaise Local Council in Imo State, Obinna Onuamah, has been pronounced dead. The PDP Chairman was said to have died of COVID-19 complications at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Owerri, the Imo State capital last Friday. A source … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) may cancel the Anambra 2021 Governorship election. EkoHotBlog reports that the Anambra 2021 Governor election scheduled to hold November 6, 2021, might not hold under the rising insecurity in the Southeast. According to topnaijanews, the Chief Press Secretary to the commission’s chairman, Mr Rotimi Oyekanmi in a recent interview … Read more
The lingering party leadership crisis in the Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) took a new turn over the weekend as the party conducted a parallel congress. During the ward congress, the faction which favours the embattled factional chairman of the party in the State, Olasoji Adagunodo held a parallel congress. Speaking … Read more
APC Plans to stay in power for fifty years, says Ali Modu Sheriff. A former Governor of Borno State, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, stated on Sunday that the plan of the party, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is to remain in power in both Federal and State levels for 50 years. EkohotBlog reports that … Read more
Former governors and other APC stalwarts have commenced politicking; consultations and horse-trading for the party’s apex office… A former governor of Borno State, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, has said the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) bigwigs must work together and build bridges for the party to remain in power for 50 years. Addressing newsmen on … Read more
. . .the decision before Nigerians is a pre-emptive one; one that will prevent the next #EndSARS protest rather than necessitate it. The phenomenon of political defection is by no means new in Nigeria’s increasingly dramatic political arena. Since the advent of civilian rule in the country, it has become par for the course to … Read more
Chief Elvis Agukwe, Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) warns politicians to desist from malicious propaganda. The APC Chieftain on Sunday advised politicians to desist from all forms of malicious propaganda and rumour against opponents for a peaceful country. Agukwe told newsmen in Abuja that malicious propaganda and wishful deaths for opponents negate brotherly … Read more
Nigeria’s First Lady, Aisha Buhari is reportedly making plans to instal her younger brother, Mohammed Halilu Modi, as the next governor of Adamawa State. This, according to a report, is causing dissatisfaction among chieftians of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the northeast state. Further reports claim that former Vice-Chairman, North-East Zone, Mustapha Salihu, and … Read more
APC stalwarts have dumped the party for PDP. EKOHOTBLOG reports that no fewer than 15 stalwarts of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) have dumped the party for Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) along with their supporters in Gombe State. The decampees announced their defection at the PDP secretariat on Saturday. Speaking, a … Read more
Mr Ibrahim Gajere of People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has been declared winner of the Kajuru Local Government Chairmanship election. The Returning Officer, Dr Ibrahim DanMaraya, announced the results of the election on Sunday. DanMaraya said Ibrahim Gajere of PDP polled 14,432 votes to defeat the immediate past Chairman and Candidate of the All Progressives (APC), … Read more
Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State has placed a curse on possible masterminds in the death of his Commissioner for Infrastructure, late Engr. Fidelis Nweze. Umahi also extended the curses to all who in one way or the other, have originated the rumours that Nweze’s death was manipulated by some highly placed political actors in … Read more
Soludo’s emergence as the party’s flagbearer in the poll followed a series of disagreements – that led to court case… The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has flagged off its campaign for the forthcoming governorship election in Anambra State. This comes six weeks to the date announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to … Read more
Yakasai also said the Southeast governors and elites lacked unity to push for the presidency Former Special Adviser to Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano, Salihu Tanko Yakasai, has revealed that the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential ticket will not be handed to a candidate from the Southeast. Yakasai said there are no indications that the … Read more