“We acknowledge that Mr. Ozigbo is still reaching out in dialogue to few aspirants who feel aggrieved.” A candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the November 6 Governorship Election, Anambra State, Valentine Ozigbo, has reacted to his disqualification by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from participating in the governorship poll. EKO HOT … Read more
“It is important to emphasise that this CVR will take place over a period of one year.” EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced a new date for the commencement of the physical registration of voters in the country. INEC also fixed a new date for the scheduled appointments … Read more
“Our millions of supporters in Anambra State and elsewhere in the world are advised not to be dispirited by the publication seriously.” EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Prof Chukwuma Soludo, has reacted to his disqualification by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from participating in the … Read more
…the green chamber has stepped down the controversial section 52(3) of the bill which deals with the electronic transmission of election results The House of Representatives, on Friday, passed the Electoral Amendment Bill, moments after opposition lawmakers walked out on the plenary session at the National Assembly Chambers. By this, the green chamber has stepped … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dropped Soludo from the list of candidates for the 2021 Governorship Election in Anambra State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the list of candidates for the Governorship Election slated for November 6, 2021, in Anambra State. In the list published … Read more
…the Speaker stressed that no one can impose their own will over others… Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, on Thursday, tasked his colleagues that their deliberations on the Electoral Act Amendment Bill come at a very special moment in the nation’s history and would require them to do all in the best … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) senators have voted on the e-transmission of election results in the country. The Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Senate on Thursday voted against electronic transmission of results, EKO HOT BLOG has gathered. The Committee had, in the report, recommended in Section 52(3) that, INEC “may transmit … Read more
They were suspended for dragging the Kwara state chairman Hon. Abdullahi Samari Abubakar to court. The All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended some members of the party over involvement in anti-party activities. The suspended members are believed to be loyalists to Minister of Information and Culture Lai Mohammed. Sen. James Akpanudoedehe National Secretary, Caretaker/Extra-ordinary … Read more
He also faulted purported moves not to prevent election results declared by INEC under duress… Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has declared that Nigeria will be heading for peril if the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is barred from transmitting election results electronically. Speaking during Wednesday’s edition of Channels Television’s Politics Today, Falana cited Section … Read more
PDP made the plea in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr Kola Ologbondiyan, in Abuja. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday advised federal lawmakers to vote for electronic transmission of results. PDP made the plea in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr Kola Ologbondiyan, in Abuja. Ologbondiyan urged members … Read more
He alleged that Agboola disrespected the House in a trending post on social media and urged the speaker to investigate the matter. Mr Jimoh-Raheem Agboola, the only PDP member of the Kwara House of Assembly has been suspended over alleged contempt and abuse of privilege. Mr Yakunu Damladi, the Speaker, announced the PDP member’s … Read more
The opposition party accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of plotting to rig the 2023 general elections The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has hailed the Senate over the rejection of Lauretta Onochie as a national commissioner in the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), describing it as a victory for Nigerians and democracy. The PDP in … Read more
Wike said Onochie lacks the general trust to be politically neutral and conduct credible polls. Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike has rejected the nomination of presidential aide, Lauretta Onochie as a National Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), accusing the All Progressives Congress (APC) of plotting to rig the 2023 general elections. … Read more
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the date for the commencement of the party’s congresses across the country. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced that the party’s congresses will start across the country from July 31, 2021. This was disclosed via a letter dated July 11, … Read more
Recall that Obaseki joined the PDP and got re-elected after he was denied the opportunity to contest the APC governorship ticket. Godwin Obaseki, Edo State Governor has reacted to rumours that he is set to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The Governor while laughing at the rumors debunked same. He said there … Read more
“I wish to formally notify you of my decision to step aside from the Peoples Redemption Party. This notice takes effect from today.” A former lawmaker, Shehu Sani, has dumped the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), EKO HOT BLOG has gathered. Senator Shehu Sani, who represented Kaduna Central in the 8th Senate, announced his defection via … Read more
Justice Ekwo granted the prayer and adjourned the hearing of the substantive suit until July 16. July 16 has been fixed by a Federal High Court, Abuja, to hear a suit challenging the defection of Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Justice Inyang Ekwo fixed the date after listening … Read more
![FG Gives Jega, Emenike, Udoma, Others Fresh Appointments [FULL LIST]](https://ekohotblog2.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Jega.jpg)
Jega confirmed that politicians feel uncomfortable over the electronic transmission of results The former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Attahiru Jega, has commended the National Assembly for taking steps to review the Electoral Amendment Act (2010) as amended but decried the exclusion of electronic transfer of results. Jega, who spoke as … Read more
He explained that some of the features on the portal allowed registered voters to update their personal information or transfer their voter registration to another polling unit. The All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on its supporters and members to endeavour to register during the ongoing Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Continuous Voter Registration. National … Read more
“This serves as a formal notification pursuant to the provisions of section 85 of the Electoral Act (2010) as amended.” The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the indefinite postponement of its congresses from ward to the national level, EKO HOT BLOG has gathered. The latest development was made known via a letter dated … Read more