The stay of execution follows an application filed by Dr. Alex Otti, the governor-elect of Abia State. The judgment had declared all votes cast for Labour Party (LP) candidates in Kano, Abia, and other states as wasted votes. The earlier judgment of the court had declared that the selection process of Alex Otti and other … Read more
The Abia State chapter of the NLC will end its two-week industrial action This is coming after meeting with the incoming governor, Alex Otti. Otti has reassured the union that he will prioritise salary payments and clear arrears as soon as possible. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the two-week old industrial action embarked upon by … Read more
The Labour Party has reacted to the removal of Alex Otti as the Abia State Governor-elect. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Labour Party has responded to the recent ruling by a Federal High Court in Kano that nullified the election of Dr. Alex Otti as the Governor-elect of Abia State. Justice M.N. Yunusa presided … Read more
Governor Ikpeazu has bestowed the staff of office on 31 Traditional Rulers in Abia State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Abia State, Chief Okezie Ikpeazu, has presented staffs of office to 31 Ezes-elect of communities in the state. The presentation of staff of the office to the Royal Fathers took place at … Read more
Abia state is on the verge of another indefinite strike by the NLC. According to the labour union, the fresh strike will commence on Monday, May 8, 2023. The NLC revealed that labour leaders reached a unanimous decision to start the new strike action after their meeting last week. EKO HOT BLOG reports that after … Read more
Gunmen have beheaded the superintendent of Police in Abia State. The ASP was brutally killed on Tuesday morning along East Street with his head cut off. The incident has sent many residents of East Street into panic mode. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a criminal gang said to be responsible for the gruesome murder of … Read more
Heavy downpour lasting three hours in Aba, Abia State, has submerged many houses. Floods have taken over roads in the commercial city due to overflowing water channels. Many residents have been left homeless, and assistance is being called for from relevant authorities. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Following a heavy downpour that lasted for about … Read more
APC Abia Chapter, show no sentiment for its governorship candidate, Ikechi Emenike and Abia factional chairman of the party, Kingsley Ononogbu. In a report that emerged on Wednesday, the duo have been suspended over alleged misappropriation of 2023 election funds. This was made known by a press statement issued in Umuahia by Offor Okorie, the … Read more
Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, has acknowledged that the Peter Obi factor played a major role in the 2023 elections. According to him, emotional and frustrated voters backed Peter Obi’s cultic image over established political parties. However, Governor Ikpeazu warned that politicians who rode on Peter Obi’s wave should prepare for scrutiny and questions from … Read more
Police have gunned down five IPOB Militants in Abia State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Police in Abia Command has alleged that an attack on their men by some members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) resulted in the death of five members of the proscribed group. The claim is contained in a … Read more
Ikpeazu has dismissed all his Special Advisers, Senior Special Assistants, and Technical Officers. The governor instructed the State Accountant General to promptly disburse the March 2023 salaries of all outgoing appointees. The governor expressed gratitude to them for their contributions and dedicated service to the state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of … Read more
Alex Otti has received his certificate of return as the Governor-elect of Abia State. He promises not to betray the confidence of Abia voters and calls for unity among fellow contestants. Otti urged anyone with looted funds belonging to Abia to return them immediately to prevent further poverty in the state. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
PDP has rejected Alex Otti’s victory. INEC had declared Otti of the Labour Party as the winner of the Abia State gubernatorial election. He polled 175, 467, while Ahiwe scored 88,529. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Abia State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Working Committee and the enlarged State Executive Committee on … Read more
Abia Governor-Elect, Alex Otti, has alleged that he won the election without Peter Obi. Otto stated this during an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today. The Labour Party candidate, Alex Otti, was declared the winner of the gubernatorial election in Abia State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Abia State governor-elect, Alex Otti, has said … Read more
Abia Gov-elect, Alex Otti has outlined what the people of Abia should anticipate from him. Otti assured Abia residents that paying salaries is his foremost concern. Otti gave the assurance on Thursday while speaking on Arise Television’s The Morning Show. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Alex Otti, the Abia State Governor-elect, has revealed that Abians … Read more
INEC has debunked reports of allegedly delaying the Abia state Guber elections. According to a report, the Returning Officer as alleged that she was being forced to do the wrong thing. INEC reacting to the reports, stated that it was simply false. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has debunked … 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
Thugs have reportedly taken over the INEC office in Abia. The commission disclosed this via its official Twitter handle on Sunday. The commission is located at the Obingwa Local Government Area office of Abia State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission in the Obingwa Local Government Area of … 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
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