In the buildup to the APC presidential primary, President-elect Tinubu made the famous declaration ‘Emi lo kan’. The Yoruba phrase translates to ‘It is my turn.’ Orji Kalu has now made the same declaration in the race for the senate presidency. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chief Whip of the Senate, Orji Kalu, has … Read more
Peter Obi has demanded prompt declaration of Abia and Enugu results by INEC. Obi stated that further delay in the announcement would delay the commission’s intent and credibility of the election. The LP flagbearer urged the commission to fast-track the review and quench the anxiety of Nigerians. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Mr Peter Obi, … Read more
Soludo has refuted the allegations of using N3.5bn state funds for vote-buying in assembly elections. Soludo was accused of disbursing state funds to stakeholders, to work for the election of candidates of his party. Reacting in a statement, Soludo described the accusation as “satanic, despicable and illogical”. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of … Read more
PDP has rejected the results of the Gov’ship election in Katsina State. INEC had declared the APC governorship candidate in the state, Dr Dikko Umar Radda, as the winner of the election. PDP alleged that the election was massively rigged and we will never accept it. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the opposition Peoples Democratic … Read more
PDP’s Fubara has been declared the winner of Rivers Gov’ship election. Fubara polled a total of 302,614 votes, which placed him in first position, while Pastor Tonye Cole of the APC came second with a total of 95,274 votes. Fubara won in all the 23 local government areas of the State. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party, Kaduna chapter writes INEC reminding the electoral body of provisions guiding the commission on results declaration. The letter which was signed by the PDP’s collation agent, Danjuma Bello Sarki was addressed to the resident electoral commissioner in the State. This is in response to the confusion created by the collation of … Read more
The incumbent governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu takes to social media to thank the Lagos public for voting him in his re-election bid for the seat of Governor. The governor promises to live up to his campaign promises as he dedicates the victory to the electorates. Now to the business end of bringing development … Read more
Nollywood actor, Kanayo O. Kanayo has established a basis of a conspiracy on the line for Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi. According to the thespian, the call to order by the All Progressives Congress stands a warning that the former Anambra State governor will soon be arrested. Peter Obi has been making moves to … Read more
Nnamani has congratulated LP senator-elect, Kelvin Chukwu. INEC had declared Sir Kelvin Chukwu the winner of Enugu East senatorial District. Chukwu polled 69, 136 to defeat Nnamani of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, who scored 48, 701 votes. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Senator Chimaroke Nnamani has congratulated the Senator-elect for Enugu East District, Sir … Read more
Bode George has expressed disappointment over Lagos gubernatorial election. According to Bode George, Saturday’s election was a “disgrace”. Bode George stated this in a statement he personally signed on Sunday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Chief Bode George, a former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, has described Saturday’s governorship and House of … Read more
Labour Party candidate has foiled ex-Governor Nnamani’s bid to return to the Senate. Kelvin Chukwu polled 69, 136 votes to defeat Chimaroke of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, who scored 48, 701 votes. Kelvin replaced his brother, Oyibo Chukwu, who was allegedly murdered few days to the Feb. 25 presidential and National Assembly elections. EKO … Read more
Happy hour for Umo Eno as he emerges the winner in Akwa Ibom State elections. Eno stands under the flagship of the Peoples Democratic Party, winning 29 of 31 local government areas in the State. However in a strange light, Umo Eno’s rival from the APC, Akanimo Udofia faces a legal suit at the moment. … Read more
INEC set to announce Delta State election results with PDP leading with significant margin. The Peoples Democratic Party is reportedly leading in Ika South Local Government. However issues of violence has been widely reported from the State as regards electoral malpractice and the vices associated with Nigerian elections. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent … Read more
Tribal sentiments rise again in the South East of Nigeria as Labour Party candidate in the House of Assembly elections in Abia State has to convince tribesmen of being Igbo. Anthony Chinasa Abiola explains the reason behind the name Abiola despite being a full blooded Igbo. He explains it is an homage to the Labour … Read more
Obasanjo’s unbroken voting record since 1999 ended on Saturday. The two-term Nigerian president failed to participate in an election for the first time since Nigeria returned to democracy. The former President usually casts his vote at polling unit 22, located in Ward 11 at Olusomi compound in Ogun State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the … Read more
Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani Kayode has stated that there is no chance for Lagos State to fall to the enemy ahead of the gubernatorial elections. According to FFK, he describes them as terrorists, usurpers and demon worshippers. The former Peoples Democratic Party statesman, actively campaigns for Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s victory in the polls. EKO HOT … Read more
The All Progressives Congress has issued a statement to the Labour Party presidential candidate against inciting Nigerians with his denial of Bola Tinubu’s victory in the February polls. The party’s presidential campaign council hugely criticized the actions of the former Anambra State governor. According to Onanuga, Peter Obi’s statements on national television are “profoundly misleading, … Read more
Rivers governorship candidates took to the streets on Friday over alleged intimidation by Wike. The candidates faulted Governor Wike’s directive to security agencies to arrest and prosecute some politicians in the state. Reacting, Chris Finebone, debunked the allegations, saying the governor and the ruling PDP in the state would never indulge in such despicable act. … Read more
Inside Epe community of Lagos State, Eko Hot Blog looks into the opinions of voters ahead of the governorship election. The question over voter safety and electoral violence remains a constant debate in the minds of the Epe electorates despite optimism of a free and fair process going into the day of the election. Igwe … Read more
Ogun Labour Party has allied with the PDP to battle Abiodun’s reelection bid. The alliance is coming barely twenty-four hours before the governorship and state house of assembly election in the state. The objective of the alliance formed by the party was aimed at unseating Dapo Abiodun. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Labour Party … Read more