MC Oluomo has warned Igbos in Lagos to stay at home if they won’t vote for APC on Saturday. His threat comes after Peter Obi of the Labour Party, LP, won in Lagos state during the presidential poll on February 25. He made the threat while addressing supporters of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, … Read more
Orji Kalu has sent a strong message to Senate Presidency aspirants. He advised the aspirants to prioritize the impact they can create, rather than wasting their efforts on blackmail tactics. Kalu stated this in a statement made available to journalists on Thursday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chief Whip of the National Assembly, Orji … Read more
Peter Obi has revealed what he would do if invited to join Tinubu’s government. When asked what he would do if he was called upon to be a member of Tinubu’s Government of National Unity. Obi stated that he has no intention of joining Bola Tinubu’s Government of National Unity. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Peter Obi has expressed confidence in the election petitions Tribunal to deliver Justice. The LP candidate said he had no reason to doubt the court. Obi stated this during a live appearance on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Thursday morning. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has … Read more
Senator Ovie Omo-agege has revealed through his spokesman, Sunny Areh the reason behind his absence from the Delta State electoral debate. According to the Senator, Omo-agege withdrew from the race specifically due to the absence of his rival, Sheriff Oborevwori. In a statement given, the Senator would not take part in any debate that does … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party has come out with a warning ahead of the Taraba State governorship election. According to the political party, it’s rival, the All Progressives Congress has no candidate in the governorship election. To that effect, it is advising the INEC electoral body to exclude the party from the ballot papers, cautioning that … Read more
Abaribe has urged the Abia electorate to Vote APGA in honour of the late Ojukwu. He made the appeal during a discussion about APGA’s prospects of winning the upcoming governorship election. He encouraged the people of Abia to come out and vote for APGA. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe has appealed to … Read more
Atiku has pledged to work towards overturning INEC’s corrupt conduct that led to Tinubu’s win. He stated that the electoral fraud perpetrated by INEC will be reversed in due course. Recall that Atiku came second behind the President-elect, Bola Tinubu. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in … Read more
Saraki’s loyalist, Wahab Issa has dumped PDP for APC in Kwara State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Wahab Issa, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, and loyalist of Senator Bukola Saraki, in Kwara State, Wahab Issa has defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress in the state. The development is seen by political observers … Read more
The Supreme Court has just dismissed a suit filed by Labour Party gubernatorial candidate in Plateau State, Yohanna Margif. The suit challenged the nomination of Dr. Patrick Dakum as the party’s candidate. The appeal was thrown out after Margif discovered the case had been designated as statute-barred. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Supreme Court … Read more
The Rivers State government has responded to the attacks by spokespersons alleged to be representing PDP presidential candidate, Abubakar Atiku on its governor, Nyesom Wike. In response, the State has called on the former Vice President’s attention to bringing the spokespersons to order. This comes from a statement issued on Tuesday in Port Harcourt through … Read more
A Yoruba group has endorsed Orji Kalu for the 10th Senate Presidency. The group stated that Kalu is the most qualified among other contenders. According to the group, the best way to win the confidence of the Christians is to support Kalu to become the next Senate President. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a socio-political … Read more
Gani Adams has sent a strong message to President-elect, Bola Tinubu. Gani implored Bola Tinubu to implement regionalism as a form of restructuring for Nigeria once he assumes office. Gani stated this at the 2023 edition of the annual Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) Thanksgiving programme in Lagos. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Aare Onakakanfo … Read more
INEC has suspended Abia REC days to the Governorship election. INEC further directed the administrative secretary in the state to take full charge with immediate effects. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Abia State, Ike Uzochukwu, has been suspended by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Abia State was one … Read more
SDP candidate for the Oyo Governorship race has relinquished his candidacy to support Makinde. Lana made this known on Tuesday at a press conference in Ibadan. Lana explained that he had consulted widely before stepping down to support the incumbent governor. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Michael Lana, the governorship candidate of the Social Democratic … Read more
Femi Gbajabiamila has denied ‘lobbying’ to be Tinubu’s Chief of Staff. Speaking with journalists in Abuja, Gbajabiamila said he “knows nothing” about lobbying for the job. The lawmaker described the allegations as fake news. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has debunked the allegation of lobbying to … Read more
Nigerian Minister of Communications, Professor Isa Pantami reveals that the Nigerian government spent most of 2019 elections blocking cyber attacks that threatened its presidential and national assembly elections. According to Pantami, over 12.9 million cyber attacks were blocked heading into the elections. He revealed that intelligence reports had come days to the elections, warning of … Read more
Despite some considering the 2023 presidential polls being controversial, Femi Falana, a human rights lawyer has stated the positives from the February 25 polls. According to Falana, the myth of a political structure has been destroyed but rather it shows how the people are the structure and how they can be the structure. Falana also … Read more
Four PDP bigwigs have dumped the party ahead of Ondo gubernatorial election. The chieftains tendered their resignation from the PDP in a letter addressed to the party’s chairman. They said that their next line of action and the party they were migrating to would be communicated at the appropriate time. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Aregbesola has urged APC leaders to ensure Sanwo-Olu’s triumph in the Lagos guber election. He encouraged APC leaders in the State to embark on door-to-door campaigns. Aregbesola charged members to shun “those fanning the embers of discord” in an attempt to derail the party. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, … Read more