Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has warned opposition parties against tarnishing image of its flag bearer, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the campaign council said Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has continued to spread fake news about Tinubu calling that he should withdraw from the presidential race. … Read more
The high-profile Arizona governor’s race remains too early to call Sunday evening after Maricopa County released more unofficial results. Eko Hot Blog reports that Democrat Katie Hobbs led Republican Kari Lake by 1 percentage point — 50.5% to 49.5% — as of Sunday evening. EDITOR’S PICKS US Midterms: Trump Blames The Media For Republicans’ Failed … Read more
Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock appealed to Georgians Sunday afternoon to vote in the upcoming runoff election, making an appearance during rapper Lil Baby’s Fall Festival and Charity Drive in Atlanta. Eko Hot Blog reports that Warnock told the audience, “Tell everybody in your circle it’s time to show up. I want you to know it … Read more
Republican Doug Mastriano, a leading voice advancing former President Donald Trump’s theories about 2020 election fraud, has conceded his race for Pennsylvania governor to his Democratic opponent. Eko Hot Blog reports that Mastriano wrote in a statement sent Sunday afternoon, “Difficult to accept as the results are, there is no right course but to concede, which I … Read more
With control of the House still hanging in the balance, Speaker Nancy Pelosi said congressional colleagues are urging her to seek another term as Democratic leader following a strong showing in the midterm elections. Eko Hot Blog reports that appearing on Sunday news shows, Pelosi said Democrats are “still alive” in their fight to win … Read more
Buhari met with Tinubu, Adamu ahead of the APC presidential campaign flag-off. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has met with the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, and Chairman of the party, Senator Abdullahi Adamu. EDITOR’S PICKS Six Killed, Scores Injured In Bomb Attack On Central Istanbul PHOTOS: … Read more
The Labour Party LP, has asked the All Progressives Congress, APC, to desist from throwing baseless accusations around and to look within its ranks for those responsible for the alleged forgery of the letterhead of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. Eko Hot Blog reports that the opposition party said it was depressing that a … Read more
Foremost political economist, Professor Pat Utomi has called for the disqualification of any candidate found missing at the election debates. Eko Hot Blog reports that Utomi made this call while addressing journalists in Abuja during the weekend. He also asked the Nigerian electorates to use their power to vote against candidates who fail to make … Read more
Since the Republicans’ worse-than-expected results have started to emerge, former President Donald Trump has partly blamed the media for the party’s poor showing. Eko Hot Blog reports that he wrote, “This is just like 2015 and 2016, a Media Assault (Collusion!), when Fox News fought me to the end until I won, and then they … Read more
Ayu’s Removal may create more problems for PDP according to reports. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the camp of the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, and Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State have expressed willingness to seal a peace deal but the removal of the National Chairman of the party, … Read more
A top chieftain of the PDP in Yobe has left the party to join APC. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Yobe State, Hajiya Musafaram, has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). This online media platform understands that the politician has been a loyal member of … Read more
PDP chieftain has revealed why Atiku has not released campaign funds. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has stated that the party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has not released campaign funds. This online media platform gathered that there were claims that the former Vice President is yet to … Read more
22 APC Governors will sponsor Tinubu’s Campaign. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) has confirmed that 22 governors elected on the party’s platform will fund the campaign of its presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu. The Director of Media and Publicity for the APC Presidential Campaign Council, Bayo Onanuga, … Read more
Democrats have agreed to nominate Javier Martínez, a progressive whose district covers Downtown Albuquerque, to serve as New Mexico’s next speaker of the House, widely considered the most powerful legislative post at the Capitol. Eko Hot Blog reports that Martínez, 41, was picked in a closed-door meeting of the House Democratic caucus, a group that … Read more
Clark County, Nevada, will release results from its remaining 22,000 mail ballots tonight, according to county registrar Joe Gloria. Eko Hot Blog reports that this batch of results will be released “sometime this afternoon or early evening,” he said, and he estimated that this could happen around 7 p.m. ET at the earliest. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
APC support groups have vowed to deliver the South-South region to Tinubu. EKO HOT BLOG reports that South-South support groups of the All Progressives Congress have vowed to deliver the region to the party’s presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu, and running mate Kashim Shettima, in the 2023 presidential election. The groups said the era of political … Read more
INEC has disowned a statement announcing the probe of Tinubu. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Independent and National Electoral Commission (INEC) has denied investigating the presidential candidate of the All progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu, over his alleged indictment for drug-dealing and money laundering in the United States in 1993. EDITOR’S PICKS 2023: … Read more
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has restated the need for the church to actively participate in politics to enable them effectively contribute their quota to national development. Eko Hot Blog reports that Obaseki made this statement while addressing delegates at the fifth National Eucharistic Congress held at St. Paul Minor Seminary, Benin City, Edo State. … Read more
Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, on Saturday, expressed optimism that his Osun State counterpart, Adegboyega Oyetola, would emerge victorious at the tribunal. Eko Hot Blog reports that Akeredolu spoke in Owo at the funeral service of his late mother, Grace, saying Oyetola would “regain his mandate very soon whether you like it or not. He … Read more
The PDP G5 governors have listed fresh conditions for Atiku reconciliation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that members of the PDP G5 Governors, led by the Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, have agreed to work for the presidential candidate of the party, Atiku Abubakar if their fresh demands would be acceded to. The PDP 5G governors … Read more