Benue, Plateau, Others To Receive Fresh Boost As Tinubu Unveils Agenda for North Central Zone

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President Tinubu pledges infrastructure development and policy implementation for North Central. Tinubu urges APC unity at North Central Zonal Stakeholders Meeting. APC National Chairman highlights party reforms at North Central gathering. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has disclosed that his agenda for the people of the North Central is to build infrastructure … Read more

Epe Gives Octogenarian Seriki Bamu His Flowers On A Milestone Birthday

APC leader in Epe Division, Akanni Seriki Bamu

By Oluwadamilola Opeoluwa Pitan Eko Hot Blog reports that Epe, Lagos State, is abuzz with excitement as the town counts down to the milestone birthday of Alhaji Seriki Akanni Bamu, a great political icon and beloved community leader. Alhaji Bamu’s upcoming 85th birthday celebration, scheduled for Saturday, May 25th at the prestigious Golden Chalet Hotel, … Read more

Chaos Erupts At APC Headquarters As Thugs Attack Anti-Ganduje Protesters

APC Headquarters

  Chaos erupts at APC Headquarters as thugs Attack Anti-Ganduje protesters in Abuja. Protesters demanded the resignation of APC National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje and the return of the chairmanship to the North Central region. Protesters appealed to President Bola Tinubu and Secretary George Akume for support in facilitating a peaceful leadership transition. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more

Atiku, Obi Have Appetite For Power, But Lack Credibility – APC

Atiku, Obi Hungry For Power

Atiku, Obi Hungry For Power, Should Not Be Trusted – APC The APC believes the opposition candidates’ meeting is driven by a mutual desperation to prevent President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. On May 13, Obi visited Atiku and also met with PDP chieftains Bukola Saraki and Sule Lamido. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All … Read more

JUST IN: Kenneth Okonkwo Exits Labour Party, Denounces Leadership

Kenneth Okonkwo

Kenneth Okonkwo suspends his association with the Julius Abure-led Labour Party, citing corruption and incompetence. Okonkwo prefers to prioritize a new Nigeria, stating he would rather lose doing the right thing than win doing the wrong thing. He compares the Abure-led Labour Party to the All Progressives Congress (APC), which he previously left for similar … Read more

Opinion!!! Democracy, Governance And Credible Elections (1)

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There is a problem about the institutional framework in which the Nigerian state as presently constituted is based. To have democracy, good governance and credible elections, there must be institutional reforms and great accountability in government. The three are interwoven, only that we tend to think that democracy is all about elections. In any case, … Read more

‘It Is Time to Draw A Line’ – Tajudeen Urges Ganduje To Resolve APC Internal Conflicts

Tajudeen Urges Ganduje

Speaker Abbas Tajudeen urges Ganduje to form reconciliation committees to unite aggrieved party members nationwide. Tajudeen emphasized the need to reintegrate dissatisfied members to benefit the party and improve governance. He also called for efforts to address the high turnover rate of National Assembly members, advocating for the re-election of competent APC members in 2027. … Read more

Prominent PDP BoT Member Shuaib Oyedokun Moves To APC

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Shuaib Oyedokun, a PDP BoT member, has defected to the APC. In his resignation letter, Oyedokun stated that his decision was difficult but necessary. Oyedokun believes his experience and leadership will be more valued in the APC. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Shuaib Oyedokun, a Board of Trustees (BoT) member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), … Read more

Edo Commissioner Accuses APC Of Defaming Oba Of Benin For Political Gains

Edo Commissioner Accuses APC Of Defaming Oba Of Benin For Political Gains

Claims APC attempting to turn people against Benin monarch Alleges strategy aims to win upcoming gubernatorial election Vows move will backfire, urges media neutrality Eko Hot Blog reports that in a startling accusation, Chris Nehikhare, the Commissioner for Communication and Orientation in Edo State, has alleged that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is dragging the … Read more

Campaign Team Clarifies Peter Obi’s Strategic Meeting With Atiku, Saraki, Lamido

Atiku May Join Obi in Labour Party

Campaign Team Clarifies Peter Obi’s Strategic Meeting With Atiku, Saraki, Lamido Meeting focuses on rescuing Nigeria from the ruling APC’s control. Speculations arise about Obi’s potential return to the PDP. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the campaign team of Peter Obi, Labour Party Presidential flag bearer, has provided clarification regarding his recent meeting with former Vice … Read more

Wike Responsible For Obi’s Exit From PDP – Atiku’s Spokesman

Obi's exit from PDP

Atiku’s spokesperson accuses Wike of orchestrating Peter Obi’s exit from PDP Allegations stem from alleged frustration of PDP presidential ticket zoning by Wike Internal crisis within PDP persists following 2023 election loss to APC EKO HOT BLOG reports that  Paul Ibe, the spokesperson of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Atiku … Read more

PDP Claims Victory In Rivers Political Tussle, Warns APC To Steer Clear

PDP Claims Victory In Rivers Political Tussle, Warns APC To Steer Clear

PDP asserts control over Rivers State after lawmakers’ defection Defectors deemed to have vacated seats per constitutional provisions Party cautions APC against attempts to forcefully take over the state Eko Hot Blog reports that amidst the ongoing political tussle in Rivers State, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has declared its firm control over the state’s … Read more

Former Edo Speaker Resigns From PDP

Former Edo Speaker Resigns

Former Edo Speaker resigns from PDP, citing alienation by Governor Obaseki. Dissatisfaction with PDP governorship candidate’s remarks on Obaseki’s policies. Indications suggest Okiye may join APC  EKO HOT BLOG reports that Frank Okiye, former Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) with immediate effect. He cited the … Read more

APC Chieftain Cautions Fubara Against ‘Political Grandstanding’ In Rivers Crisis

APC Chieftain Cautions Fubara Against 'Political Grandstanding' In Rivers Crisis

Calls for Reconciliation Over Confrontation Criticizes Acting Party Chairman’s Impeachment Call Deems New Speaker Election Unconstitutional Eko Hot Blog reports that in a stern warning, prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) stalwart, Okoi Obono-Obla, has urged Rivers State Governor Sim Fubara to prioritize reconciliation over political posturing. Obono-Obla, a former presidential aide, cautioned that “playing to … Read more

Epe APC Leader Seriki Bamu Plans Grand 85th Birthday Celebration

Epe APC leader, Alhaji Akanni Seriki (Bamu)

By Lasisi Temitope Seriki Bamu is the APC leader in Epe Division. He is also a member of the influential Lagos GAC. The octogenarian attains a major milestone on May 20, 2024. Eko Hot Blog reports that all arrangements are at the advanced stage for the celebration of the 85th birthday of the APC Epe … Read more

Proceed With Impeachment Against Fubara – APC Urges Rivers Assembly

Impeachment Against Fubara

APC calls for resumption of impeachment against Fubara for insulting President Tinubu. Caretaker Chairman Okocha threatens Party discipline if impeachment isn’t pursued. Initial impeachment attempts stopped by President Tinubu’s intervention; Rivers APC responds to Governor Fubara’s criticisms. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) Calls for Resumption of Impeachment Proceedings Against Rivers Governor … Read more

APC Outlines Strategy For Victory In Edo, Ondo Governorship Elections

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APC vows to secure victory in Edo and Ondo governorship elections. PDP contests fiercely, aiming for success in both states. Competing narratives on electoral conduct and prospects dominate discourse. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has set its sights on a resounding victory in the forthcoming governorship elections in Edo and Ondo … Read more

“They Won’t Accept Me” – Sule Lamido Hints At Joining APC

Eko Hot Blog reports that the former governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, has said President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressive Congress (APC) will not accept him if he decides to join the party. Lamido said this in an interview with This Day on Sunday. The former governor blamed the PDP’s mass resignation on … Read more

Aregbesola’s APC Status Questioned By Former Osun Commissioner

Aregbesola's APC Status Questioned By Former Osun Commissioner

Ex-Commissioner Adeleke casts doubt on Aregbesola’s APC membership Claims only Akande, Oyetola are recognized ex-governors in state’s APC Aregbesola’s camp stays mum amid controversial allegation Eko Hot Blog reports that a former commissioner in Osun State has stirred the political waters by openly questioning former governor Rauf Aregbesola’s membership status in the ruling All Progressives … Read more

Benue APC Crisis: Deputy Governor Sam Ode Declares He Won’t Replace Alia Amid Impeachment Threats

Deputy Governor Sam Ode pledges not to be a pawn in any attempt to replace Governor Hyacinth Alia. Governor Alia emphasizes maintaining peace within the APC amidst ongoing leadership turmoil. He announces the launch of a state-owned security outfit to combat attacks by suspected Fulani herders. Eko Hot Blog reports that Deputy Governor Sam Ode … Read more