Afenifere has rejected Tinubu’s victory. The group insisted that Peter Obi won the 2023 presidential poll. The foremost Yoruba group has stated that the declaration of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, of the APC, as president-elect by the INEC was illegal. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere on Wednesday rejected the emergence … Read more
INEC has scheduled a supplementary election for Doguwa Constituency. The development is coming following election-related violence that was recorded in Doguwa’s Constituency after the February 25 election. A rerun election has been scheduled by the electoral body for 13 Polling Units (PUs). EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday … Read more
Peter Obi has sent a strong message to the Obidients. Obi cautioned his supporters to abstain from campaigning at the court premises. Obi warned that “the sanctity of the court premises” must be respected at all times. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Peter Obi, has urged his supporters … Read more
NSCIA has lauded Tinubu’s victory. The organisation described his victory as “resounding and not surprising.” Tinubu had polled 8,794,726 votes under the APC to defeat Atiku Abubakar of the PDP, who had 6,984,520 votes, and Peter Obi of the LP, who had 6,101,533 votes. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic … Read more
The Supreme Court has confirmed Udofia as APC gubernatorial candidate in Akwa Ibom State. Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun delivered the unanimous judgement in the suit identified as SC/CV/158/2023. The court struck out Ita Enang’s appeal and upheld the January 19th judgement of the Court of Appeal. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Supreme Court has upheld … Read more
Fayose has endorsed Sanwoolu for another term as Lagos governor. Fayose stated that Sanwoolu has done well in his four years in office and deserves another term. Meanwhile, a pre-election opinion poll has tipped Sanwo-Olu to will win the March 11 gubernatorial election. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ayodele Fayose, a former governor of Ekiti … Read more
Fayose has declared that he will never join APC despite Tinubu’s victory. Fayose made the vow on Tuesday while appearing live on TVC’s programme ‘Your View’. Speaking on the outcome of the February 25th presidential election, Fayose maintained that the election was free, fair, and credible. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ayodele Fayose, the former … Read more
Former Governor of Osun, Adegboyega Oyetola remains confident of his return to the seat of Governor of Osun State despite legal issues facing the topic. Amidst the controversy, the politician stresses on the benefit of Bola Tinubu’s victory in the presidential polls for the APC as it gives the Osun people a chance at the … Read more
Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze of the defunct New Peoples Democratic Party has responded to Tony Okocha’s claims of Rotimi Amaechi running anti-party activities in Rivers. According to Eze, Amaechi voted for Bola Tinubu in the presidential election as opposed to claims stating he advised the Rivers State camp to vote for the opposition. Chief Eze … Read more
PDP has demanded the cancellation of the February 25th presidential election. PDP made the request while presenting a party protest letter to INEC in Abuja. Receiving the letter, Mr Festus Okoye, commended the PDP for a peaceful protest. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), led by its National Chairman, Sen. Iyorchia … Read more
INEC has appealed to Tribunal to alter the inspection order granted to Peter Obi and Atiku. The appellate court had on March 3, granted leave to Atiku and Obi to inspect election materials used by INEC to conduct the February 25 presidential election. The commission has requested the court to modify the order so that … Read more
The Supreme Court has confirmed Lawal as the PDP governorship candidate in Zamfara State. This decision comes just five days ahead of the scheduled March 11th gubernatorial election. Reacting to the judgement, Lawal, described the Supreme Court’s ruling as “a victory for democracy”. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Supreme Court has affirmed Dauda Lawal … Read more
Joe Keshi calls on Nigeria’s Supreme Court to start televising its hearings specifically for the upcoming hearing for the presidential election results. This is in response to the controversy that has risen over the outcome from the results. Joe Keshi stands of the opinion that allowing in cameras during the court proceeding for the hearing … Read more
MURIC has declared total support for Sanwo-Olu’s re-election bid. According to a statement by the group’s director, Prof. Ishaq Akintola, the governor’s performance report shows significant progress in essential sectors. The group maintained that Sanwo-Olu is the best option and urge Lagosians, regardless of religious background to vote for him. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Joe Igbokwe has made a passionate appeal to Igbos in Lagos ahead of Saturday’s gubernatorial election. The people of Lagos are scheduled to cast their votes on March 11, 2023, to choose their next Governor. Igbokwe however, urged Igbos in Lagos not to burn bridges but build new bridges of hope, friendship, brotherhood, mutual respect and … Read more
The APC battles one of its own crisis as former Chief Of Staff to the State’s former Governor Rotimi Amaechi, Tony Okocha announces self as the leader of the party in the State. Tony Okocha announced himself leader of the APC in Rivers following an alleged directive on Amaechi’s part to tell its party members … Read more
INEC has confirmed its readiness For Gov’ship Polls With a Functioning Result-Viewing Portal. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission has given assurance that its result-viewing portal which suffered glitches during the presidential and National Assembly elections is now up and running. It said the IReV portal would be deployed during the … Read more
Observers have called for the prosecution of RECs over alleged sabotage. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a pro-democracy organisation, Centre for Transparency and Advocacy, has demanded that Resident Electoral Commissioners of the Independent National Electoral Commission in the last presidential election should be investigated for their alleged partisanship and connivance with politicians to sabotage and … Read more
‘God Is Watching You’ — Kaigama Warns Election Tribunal Judges. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Catholic Archbishop of Abuja Diocese, Ignatius Kaigama, on Sunday, called on Justices of the Supreme Court to do their work with the greatest sense of justice as God is watching from above how they would dispense justice as litigants … Read more
Edo lawmaker-elect, Esosa Iyawe gives testimony after winning big in the 2023 elections. Esosa reveals he almost fled Nigeria shortly before his victory was made possible under the umbrella of the Labour Party. The lawmaker-elect reveals that he was driven into politics owing to the high cost of living in the country which also factored … Read more