The electoral commission had declared Adeleke of the PDP as the winner of the Osun governorship election in July 2022. Oyetola of the APC disputed the outcome of the election at the election petition tribunal. In a majority judgement, the tribunal agreed with the petition of the APC candidate. Eko Hot Blog reports that the … Read more
The Labour Party DG has revealed why the party’s presidential flagbearer Peter Obi was attacked in Buhari’s home state. Labour Party’s campaign train was in Katsina State on Monday. Katsina is the home state of the president of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Director-General (DG) of the Labour Party Presidential Campaign … Read more
There is a heavy security presence in Osun as Tribunal is set to deliver judgement. Former Governor Adegboyega Oyetola is challenging the victory of Ademola Adeleke during the 2022 Osun gubernatorial election. Operatives of the police, Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps(NSCDC), Amotekun and other security operative were deployed to popular junctions and political offices. … Read more
Tinubu launched an attack against supposed saboteurs of his presidential bid on Wednesday. The APC presidential candidate said the scarcity of new naira notes and fuel across Nigeria is aimed at affecting his chances in the February 25 election. The attack generated speculations that Tinubu was attacking Buhari and those in his government of trying … Read more
Afenifere Group has promised to generate five million votes for Obi. According to the council, the group will intensify grassroots mobilisation to rally support for Obi. Afenifere had organised a two-day training for various support groups for Obi in Jos. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the youth wing of the apex Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere … Read more
Tinubu has expressed confidence ahead of the coming elections. Tinubu was present at the APC rally in Ogun State on Wednesday. According to the APC presidential candidate, fuel prices and changes in Naira notes won’t affect APC’s victory. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu has … Read more
Some prominent actors were spotted at the APC rally in Ogun. Bola Tinubu, arrived in Abeokuta today for his campaign rally. Nollywood actors on sight include Jide Kosoko, Yinka Quadri, Taiwo Hassan (Ogogo), Fatia Balogun, Saheed Balogun and other young actors. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nollywood veterans were spotted at the All Progressives Congress … Read more
Labour Party has denied the alleged ‘plan’ by Peter Obi to step down for Atiku Abubakar. Ozigbo described the report as false and malicious, saying that any propaganda or fake news will not stop the move to rescue the country. Ozigbo went further stating that the fake news was sponsored by some elements in the … Read more
Bindow is a former governor of Adamawa State, northeast Nigeria. He lost his reelection bid to the incumbent governor, a member of the opposition, PDP. He announced his resignation from the APC in a letter dated January 20, 2023. Eko Hot Blog reports that the immediate past governor of Adamawa State, Jibrilla Bindow, has announced … Read more
Adeleke of the PDP defeated Oyetola of the APC in the Osun governorship election in July 2022. Oyetola disputed the outcome of the election at the election petition tribunal. The tribunal has set a date to deliver its judgement after months of arguments. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Osun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal … Read more
Shettima is the running mate of the APC presidential candidate, Tinubu. The APC vice presidential candidate says the obsession over Tinubu’s health is “mischievous”. He made the assertion on Monday night at a banquet in Lagos. Eko Hot Blog reports that the vice-presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Kashim Shettima, has criticised those … Read more
Tinubu has reacted to PDP’s motion seeking to disqualify him. According to the PDP, Tinubu’s alleged conviction for narcotic offences by a US court makes him ineligible to contest. The APC chieftain asked Atiku to address the allegations levelled against him. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the standard bearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC), … Read more
APC has reacted to Naja’atu’s move to join the opposition party. Hajia Mohammed resigned last Saturday, saying her conscience would not allow her to continue in the APC PCC. According to the APC PCC, ”even the association of native doctors would sack her for quackery and for reaching a medical conclusion without any test.” EKO … Read more
Tinubu’s Former Campaign Director was spotted with Atiku just hours after dumping the ruling party. Muhammad met with the former vice president at his residence in Abuja. The former lawmaker, Dino Melaye was among those who received Muhammad at Atiku’s residence. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former director of the presidential campaign council of … Read more
Kwankwaso has lost a close ally to the PDP’s presidential candidate Dr Babayo Liman, the North-East Zonal Secretary of the NNPP, defected to the PDP with his supporters on Saturday. Liman called on Kwankwaso to withdraw from the race and back the PDP presidential candidate. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of the … Read more
Mumuni urged Buhari to reciprocate the care Tinubu has showed him in the past. Recall- Buhari won the presidential election after Tinubu and other political godfathers joined forcers to form the APC in 2014. According to Mumuni, Tinubu carried Buhari, and backed him like a baby learning how to crawl to win the 2015 and … Read more
Wike has again dared PDP to sack him and the G5 governors. The members of the G5 are Wike, Samuel Ortom (Benue), Ifeanyi Ugwanyi (Enugu), Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia) and Seyi Makinde (Oyo). The five aggrieved governors are demanding the replacement of Ayu with a southerner to correct “regional imbalance” in the PDP. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
Tinubu campaign director has dumped APC. In her resignation letter, Mrs Mohammed said Nigeria’s challenges require her to continue championing the struggle for a better country with a clear conscience. In a separate statement issued on Saturday, the activist said she quit partisan politics as the parties have no ideological difference. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
7 NASS candidates of the PDP in Ekiti were suspended. The National Assembly candidates described their purported suspension by the party as an unnecessary distraction. According to the candidates, they were never informed of their wrongdoings. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Assembly candidates in Ekiti State have reacted to … Read more
Peter Obi met with the PDP National Secretary Samuel Anyanwu in Abuja. Obi in a tweet said he “ran into” Anyanwu and other erstwhile political colleagues at the Abuja airport. Obi met with the PDP chieftains while en route to Kafanchan in Kaduna State for a rally. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential flagbearer … Read more