EKOHOTBLOG, 26TH NOVEMBER, 2020 The All Progressives Congress (APC) says the defection of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftains to its platform is not surprising. Yekini Nabena, Deputy National Publicity Secretary, said this in a statement on Thursday. The spokesman noted that the reason was because APC was accommodating and runs the party fairly. Nabena said … Read more
Following his defection to the All Progressive Congress (APC), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on Senator Elisha Abbo to vacate his seat in the Senate. The party through its National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, said in a statement that the lawmaker “should be aware of the provision of the Constitution which made it … Read more
Mai Mala Buni, caretaker chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has admonished senators elected on the platform of his party to always work towards the victory of the party Buni gave the admonition at a meeting with APC senators at the national assembly on Wednesday. Buni said the ruling party must always come out … Read more
EKOHOTBLOG, 26TH NOVEMBER, 2020 There are reportedly plans and plots to whittle down the influence of the national leader of the party, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu Reports indicates that all is now well within the Lagos state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the 2023 election. As a sign of things to come, some … Read more
EKOHOTBLOG, 26TH NOVEMBER, 2020 The ruling All Progressives Congress, APC caretaker Chairman and governor of Yobe State, Maimala Buni has lamented that the party has outdated and obsolete membership registers in 36 states of the Federation, causing confusion for the party. He said, the challenge his Committee was grappling with has to do with authentic … Read more
Mai Mala Buni, APC The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Caretaker Committee, Mai Mala Buni, said on Wednesday the ruling party would soon shock Nigerians with an unprecedented number of defections from other parties in the country. Buni, according to a statement issued by the Special Assistant on Press to the Senate President, … Read more
EKOHOTBLOG, 25TH NOVEMBER, 2020 The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Jigawa says its acting party Chairman Habibu Sara was sacked over his involvement in misappropriation of party funds. According to reports, Habibu Sara was sacked following a caucus meeting of the party, after the report by a committee set up to investigate allegations against him. … Read more
EKOHOTBLOG, 25TH NOVEMBER, 2020 Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola and his Police Affairs counterpart, Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi, visited former Lagos State Governor, Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday. Tinubu is the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Also on the delegation were paramilitary chiefs in Lagos. They include State Commissioners, Commandants of Nigeria Police, … Read more
A lawmaker representing Adamawa North Senatorial District, Senator Ishaku Elisha Abbo has announced his defection from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Abbo announced his defection in a letter addressed to the red chamber and read by Senate President, Ahmad Lawan during Wednesday’s plenary session. READ ALSO: Umahi Defection … Read more
Deji Adeyanju, popular activist, on Tuesday, warned that All Progressives Congress, APC, would present a young presidential candidate to deceive Nigerians. EKOHOTBLOG, 25TH NOVEMBER, 2020 According to him, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, against fielding Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President, as its 2023 presidential candidate. Adeyanju, who is the convener of the Concerned Nigerians Group, … Read more
EKOHOTBLOG, 24TH NOVEMBER, 2020 The Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has warned the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to honour the agreement reached at the formative stage of the party, ahead of the 2023 general elections. He noted that party leaders at the formative stage entered into agreement which must be honoured. … Read more
EKOHOTBLOG 24TH NOVEMBER, 2020 The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dragged the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for Lagos East senatorial bye-election, Babatunde Gbadamosi before a Federal High Court, Ikoyi. The APC Lagos chapter accused the PDP flagbearer of alleged perjury and falsification of certificates. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) fixed Saturday December 5 … Read more
Babatunde Fashola, minister of works and housing, says the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will have to adopt a new tactic if it plans to wrest power from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2023. Fashola said this while addressing newsmen in Abuja on Monday. Fashola said APC might find it difficult to retain power if … Read more
EKOOHOTBLOG, 23RD NOVEMBER, 2020 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its candidate can still participate in the Dec. 5, Bayelsa West Senatorial bye-election, NAN reports. Recall that the Federal High Court sitting in Yenagoa had in November disqualified the APC candidate, Chief Peremobowei Ebebi, in the bye-election, … Read more
EKOHOTBLOG, 23RD NOVEMBER, 2020 The United Kingdom Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) says the entry of Ebonyi Governor, David Umahi proves that Igbos have identified with the party. The spokesman called Umahi’s decision bold, strategic and purposeful. Umahi dumped the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) last week on the grounds of “marginalization”. A statement on … Read more
NOVEMBER 23, 2020 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked President Muhammadu Buhari and his All Progressives Congress (APC) to “accept failure and allow competent, transparent and honest hands to effectively manage the economy.” A statement by the opposition party’s National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, asserted that the report by the “National Bureau of Statistics … Read more
 The All Progressives Congress (APC) has disclosed reason behind its governors visit to former President Goodluck Jonathan. The ruling party said the visit was part of efforts to strengthen and build on its national appeal and acceptance. Yekini Nabena, Deputy National Publicity Secretary, made this known in a statement on Sunday. He was reacting … Read more
EKOHOTBLOG, 22ND NOVEMBER, 2020 Northern elders have expressed support for Igbo presidency in 2023 and tasked the All Progressives Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party to zone its presidential tickets to the South East. The elders say their demand follows the need for all regions of the country to be treated equally in the political … Read more
NOVEMBER 22, 2020 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reacted to a visit by governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to ex-president Goodluck Jonathan, saying it is an endorsement of the PDP. This was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Kola Ologbondiyan. He added that … Read more
Governor of Ebonyi state, David Umahi, has continued to wax lyrical following his defection from peoples democratic party (PDP) to All Progressives Congress (APC) Umahi had dumped the major opposition party for the APC last week citing injustice meted to people of South East by the PDP for his move. However, the development has sparked … Read more