Governor Adeleke has praised Fintiri’s victory as a historic triumph for democracy. Adeleke expressed his happiness that Adamawa State was saved from the path of anarchy that was being planned by anti-democratic elements. INEC had on Tuesday declared Fintiri the winner of the Adamawa guber poll. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Ademola Adeleke has … Read more
An APC Lawmaker has described Adamawa election controversy as a “total disgrace”. The lawmaker stated this on Tuesday in a tweet via his verified handle. Alabi congratulated Fintiri and called for the punishment of everyone involved in the illegal announcement of Aisha Binani. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Akin Alabi, a member of the House … Read more
The Labour Party’s factional chairman, Bashir Apapa, has declared the National Executive Committee meeting of the party illegal and suspended several party officers. Apapa claims that Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the party, is not qualified to rule Nigeria due to his involvement in gross disobedience to the Federal High Court order. The party … Read more
The APC has expelled Ex-Gov Goje from the party due to his involvement in anti-party activities. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressive Congress (APC) Gombe chapter has expelled former Governor Senator Danjuma Goje from the party. Goje, who serves as the representative of Gombe Central, was suspended as a result of his ongoing … Read more
A court has issued a restraining order preventing the PDP from suspending Governor Wike and others over alleged anti-party activities. Justice Ekwo held that suspending or expelling Wike and Co. will amount to a breach of their rights to freedom of association. Justice Ekwo issued the order on Tuesday in Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
In a move to antagonize the President-elect as the May 29 hand over date draws ever near, Peter Obi Support Group fuels the citizenship narrative against Bola Tinubu. The group has called on the former Lagos State Governor to address the dual citizenship allegations against him. This comes from a statement issued on Monday in … Read more
Benjamin Kalu has stated that APC lawmakers vying for the speakership seat need to negotiate and lobby opposition members to secure victory. Kalu emphasised the importance of the opposition in determining the outcome of the election. He also urged aspirants to engage with the opposition to understand their demands and secure their votes. EKO HOT … Read more
‘Babachir Lawal has blasted INEC, describing the Adamawa gubernatorial election as “completely disgraceful”. Lawal stated that the electoral umpire is shameful and has made a decision that could potentially plunge Nigeria into a state of civil war. Lawal stated this while giving his opinion on the Adamawa Governorship rerun election. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
APGA factional chair has been apprehended by the police. Edozie was arrested on Monday inside court premises in Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the factional Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Edozie Njoku has been arrested inside the premises of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Bwari, Abuja … Read more
South-South Coalition Group for a United Nigeria has called for the zoning of Nigeria’s Senate President seat to the South-South region of Nigeria. The group made the call following a press conference held in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State on Monday. This follows the outcome of the 2023 elections that has the South West and North … Read more
An ex-INEC Director has revealed what will happen to Adamawa REC. Hudu Yunusa-Ari sparked controversy yesterday after declaring Senator Binani as the winner of the Adamawa guber election. The electoral body has also summoned Yunusa-Ari to Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former Director of Publicity and Voter Education for the Independent National Electoral … Read more
The election of Senators into the 10th National Assembly has been completed, with the ruling APC winning 60 seats and the opposition PDP taking 35 seats. Other parties that won seats include the LP, NNPP, SDP, APGA, and the YPP. The full list of the 109 senators-elect has been released by the INEC. EKO HOT … Read more
Governor Ikpeazu has set up a transition committee to ensure a seamless transfer of power. The committee is to be chaired by Chris Ezem, Secretary to the State Government. The members of the committee will be sworn- in on Wednesday EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, has appointed a transition … Read more
APC governors have raised an alarm over alleged attempts by some lawmakers to pay up to $1 million to secure positions in the 10th National Assembly. Two aspirants seeking positions of Speaker and Senate President are reportedly involved in the bribery scandal. The governors have urged caution, warning that the situation could lead to a … Read more
APC’s Nasiru Idris has emerged as the winner of the Kebbi State Governorship Election. Idris was declared the winner on Sunday by the Returning Officer for Kebbi State, Yusuf Saidu. Idris polled a total of 409,225 votes to defeat his close rival Aminu Bande of the PDP who garnered 360,940 votes. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
INEC has declared PDP’s Dasuki as the winner of the Kebbe representative seat. Daduki polled a total number of 47,317 votes to defeat his closest opponent, Kokani Bala Kebbe of the APC. Dasuki will replace Kokani Bala Kebbe at the National Assembly. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission has declared the … Read more
The executive council members have refuted the suspension of Lagos PDP chairman and Deputy. They were allegedly suspended over anti-party activities during the 2023 governorship elections. The PDP chieftains are currently not suspended. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the report of the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State, Philip Aivoji, and … Read more
INEC has announced the cancellation of the supplementary election in Akwa Ibom State. Dr Cyril Omorogbe, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), announced the cancellation of the election on Saturday. He described the rerun as “abysmal”. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has cancelled Ikono/Ini Federal Constituency rerun election in Akwa … Read more
A legal practitioner in Benin has accused the Edo State chapter of the APC of spreading false information against Governor Godwin Obaseki. The lawyer, Greg Ewah, made the statement in response to a comment made by APC chieftain, Prince John Mayaki, who criticized Obaseki’s Edo State Basic Education Sector Transformation (EdoBEST) program. Mayaki urged the … Read more
Athan Achonu has emerged as the Labour Party flagbearer for the Imo state guber race. Athan polled 134 votes to defeat fifteen other candidates. Achonu thanked the party’s stakeholders for his victory. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Senator Athan Achonu, the former senator who represented Imo North has emerged winner of the Imo State Labour … Read more