The APC’s National Working Committee has met with Senators Godswill Akpabio and Jibrin Barau for the Senate President and Deputy Senate President positions respectively. The purpose of the meeting is to address the crisis arising from the party’s decision to zone the leadership positions in the 10th National Assembly. Over 40 senators arrived at the … Read more
Tinubu and Kwankwaso were on opposite sides in the February 25 presidential election. While the former emerged victorious according to figures released by the electoral commission, the latter was far behind. There are now indications that both politicians may work together in the future. Eko Hot Blog reports that President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the … Read more
The South-South forum of former National Assembly members has expressed appreciation towards the APC for assigning the Senate President role to their region. They have urged the APC to ensure that it comes to fruition and maintain the established zoning formula. The group demands that all persons elected as principal officers should be above board … Read more
A chieftain of the APC has disclosed that President-elect Bola Tinubu can rule Nigeria from Russia after being sworn in on May 29, 2023. The statement sparked debates on whether Tinubu will lead the country remotely and avoid pressure by staying abroad. However, the APC chieftain assured the public that Tinubu will not be an … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Presidential Transition Council has released the official portraits of President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President-elect Kashim Shettima. The council also released the official logo (pictured above) for the inauguration ceremony Saturday evening. EDITOR’S PICKS Senate Presidency Battle: Is APC About To Relive Another Saraki-esque Drama? Razor on Fuel … Read more
The All Progressives Congress in Akoko South West Local Government Area of Ondo State has suspended 31 members of the party. The suspension was based on the report of a committee set up to look into the anti-party roles played by the affected members during the last general elections. The state secretariat has promised to … Read more
Northerners express their intent to withdraw support for the government and APC over leadership roles in the National Assembly and ministerial appointments A roundtable discussion organized by the Democratic Research Institute highlights the North’s stake in government and demands for equitable development. The North demands a fair share of political and economic opportunities, citing their … Read more
The Osun State chapter of APC has requested that Governor Adeleke fulfills his promise of fairness to all residents. APC has called on the governor to take action, including reinstating sacked workers and traditional rulers appointed by the previous administration. The party will only believe the governor’s pledge to be fair and just to all … Read more
An APC aspirant, Adewunmi Onanuga has criticized the party for excluding women in its zoning formula. Onanuga stated that the three women who indicated interest in the leadership of the 10th National Assembly were not given a chance by the APC. The gender bias in APC’s zoning arrangement has been challenged for lack of balance. … Read more
Adamu has admitted that aspirants were not consulted before the decision on NASS leadership zoning. According to Adamu, there will be a review of the decision on zoning. He stated this during a protest by disgruntled aspirants for the Senate presidency at the APC national secretariat in Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the ruling … Read more
Members of the APC in Rivers State has express concern over Governor Wike’s friendly relationship with the party’s leadership, especially President-elect Bola Tinubu. Wike’s rumored support for the national ruling party during the 2023 presidential election has led to speculation that he may join the APC. Despite Governor Wike’s previous criticisms of the APC and … Read more
The Labour Party’s Lamidi Apapa faction has rejected calls for interim government. They stated that Tinubu’s inauguration has no bearing on the ongoing legal dispute over the presidential election. The faction maintains that the Nigerian Constitution and Electoral Act do not allow for a vacuum and only death or incapacity can prevent the president-elect from … Read more
Captain Tony Enoch, a retired military officer and a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, was shot and killed in Imo State. The incident occurred in his hometown in Oru East Local Government Area. Captain Enoch was ambushed by his assailants, who instructed him to stop his vehicle before opening fire … Read more
EKOHOT BLOG reports that the Coalition of Northern Groups, CNG has rejected the adoption of the former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio and a member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, as the next Senate President and Speaker of the House of the Green Chamber, respectively. The group also called … Read more
In a closed-door meeting, the APC and opposition parties have chosen Benjamin Kalu as Deputy Speaker of the 10th National Assembly. According to Kalu, this decision was made in the spirit of inclusion to ensure a foothold for the party in the South Eastern region ahead of the 2027 general elections. The APC has set … Read more
Muktar Betara Aliyu has announced his bid to contest for the position of Speaker in the 10th House Representative. He made his intentions known at Transcorp Hilton hotel and was flanked by other contestants and allies. The APC had officially zoned the position of the speaker to the North-West while the Deputy Speaker was zoned … Read more
Tinubu has called for the dismissal of a petition filed by APM. The APM’s petition, marked CA/PEPC/04/2023, claimed that Tinubu’s candidacy was invalidated due to the withdrawal of Mr. Ibrahim Masari. The party argument involves the three-week gap between Masari’s intention to withdraw, the actual withdrawal, and Tinubu’s replacement of him with Senator Kashim Shettima. … Read more
Senator Ifeanyi Ubah of YPP-Anambra South has said that the southeast caucus in the senate will not accept the APC’s decision to zone the leadership positions in the 10th Senate. The APC had earlier zoned the Senate Presidency position to the South-South, which has led to disagreement with the southeast caucus. Ubah stated that the … Read more
The APC National Working Committee has unveiled the zoning formula for National Assembly seats. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has finally unveiled its much-awaited zoning formula for leadership positions in the upcoming 10th National Assembly. In a statement signed by Barr. Felix Morka, the National Publicity Secretary of the party, … Read more
AA has withdrawn its petition against Tinubu. The Party didn’t state any reason for the withdrawal of the petition. The Petition Tribunal commenced the pre-hearing of the cases against the President-elect today in Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Action Alliance (AA) on Monday, April 8, 2023, announced the withdrawal of its petition against … Read more