Buhari has addressed allegations of not handing over to Tinubu. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has dismissed reports that he won’t hand over to the President-elect, Bola Tinubu. Buhari said the report claiming that he would not hand over power to Tinubu was fake. In a statement by his spokesman, Garba Shehu … Read more
Peter Obi has revealed what he would do if invited to join Tinubu’s government. When asked what he would do if he was called upon to be a member of Tinubu’s Government of National Unity. Obi stated that he has no intention of joining Bola Tinubu’s Government of National Unity. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Presidential Transition Council are prepared for Buhari’s handover to his successor. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential Transition Council has commenced preparations ahead of the transfer of power by President Muhammadu Buhari to his successor. The President-elect is Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress, APC, whose victory is being challenged by Labour Party’s … Read more
Afenifere has rejected Tinubu’s victory. The group insisted that Peter Obi won the 2023 presidential poll. The foremost Yoruba group has stated that the declaration of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, of the APC, as president-elect by the INEC was illegal. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere on Wednesday rejected the emergence … Read more
NSCIA has lauded Tinubu’s victory. The organisation described his victory as “resounding and not surprising.” Tinubu had polled 8,794,726 votes under the APC to defeat Atiku Abubakar of the PDP, who had 6,984,520 votes, and Peter Obi of the LP, who had 6,101,533 votes. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic … Read more
Ohanaeze Ndigbo has maintained that Peter Obi’s presidency is not destined to happen in 2023. Ohanaeze disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. The group said Tinubu is capable and has what it takes to continue on the achievements of President Buhari. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo … Read more
Tinubu Support groups have thrown their weight behind Makinde’s bid for a second term. The Groups are drumming support for Governor Seyi Makinde of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for his reelection bid. The group has no fewer than 372,000 members. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Teslim Folarin, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate … Read more
Atiku has applauded the US Senator and the media over their stance on the outcome of Nigeria’s Presidential election. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has commended a ranking member of the United States Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Senator Jim Risch, for pointing out the … Read more
Seven PDP States have withdrawn their suit challenging Tinubu’s victory in the 2023 presidential election. The seven states had dragged the Federal Government of Nigeria before the Supreme Court over the outcome of the election. The suit was filed by the Attorneys General of Bayelsa, Adamawa, Akwa-Ibom, Delta, Edo and Sokoto State. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
Wike has finally broken his silence over Tinubu’s victory. He expressed happiness that Makinde was among the individuals who played a significant role in ensuring that power was transferred to the southern region of the country. Wike made the statement on Friday in Oyo. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike … Read more
Obi and Atiku have been granted permission by a Court to examine the 2023 election materials. Both PDP and LP had since rejected the outcome of the election. After considering the ex-parte applications brought before it by the two aggrieved presidential candidates and their political parties, Justice Joseph Ikyegh issued the orders. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
APC has acknowledged Governor Wike’s role in ensuring Tinubu’s triumph in Rivers state. According to the PCC, the governor’s contributions were crucial in enabling their candidate to obtain at least 25% of the votes. Tony Okocha commended the governor for the support that has given the party victory first time in the state since 2015. … Read more
Gbajabiamila congratulated Tinubu, stating that God has answered their prayers. Gbajabiamila has expressed belief that under the leadership of President-elect Bola Tinubu, Nigeria would experience unparalleled progress and advancement. The former Lagos State governor defeated the likes of Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and Peter Obi of the Labour Party, LP, to … Read more
President-Elect Tinubu has reassured his supporters that Lagos’s defeat is not permanent. Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party had emerged victorious over Tinubu in Lagos. Speaking to his supporters in Abuja on Wednesday, the president-elect said “there is no beating in Lagos, but a temporary defeat”. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President-elect, … Read more
Fayose congratulated Tinubu on his victory. He has also called for the immediate resignation of Ayu as the chairman of PDP. Following the announcement of the election outcome, the PDP chieftain lauded Tinubu for the victory. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose has congratulated Bola Tinubu on his … Read more
Tinubu has lauded INEC for a credible, free and fair presidential election. The acknowledgement is coming shortly after the electoral body declared him the winner of Saturday’s February 25th presidential election. Tinubu defeated Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, among other presidential candidates who took part in the election. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President-elect, Bola … Read more
Peter Obi defeated Tinubu and Atiku to win the FCT. Obi polled 281,717 votes to win the FCT. Tinubu of the APC came second with 90,902 votes and Atiku of the PDP got 74,199. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi has won the election in the … Read more
Atiku has won Kaduna State. He was declared the winner after polling 554,360 votes. Tinubu got 399,293 to come second while Labour Party’s Peter Obi polled 294,494 to claim third position. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has emerged winner of Saturday’s presidential election in Kaduna … Read more
Bode George has denied saying that INEC Boss met with Tinubu in Lagos. According to reports, lNEC boss arrived in Lagos on Saturday night and departed in a private jet that is reportedly owned by Tinubu. George stated that the claim “must have emanated from demented souls” and was a strategy to cause confusion in … Read more
INEC has declared Tinubu winner in Ondo State. In the presidential election held in all 18 Local Government Areas of the state, Tinubu led the opposition with a total of 369,924 votes. Atiku came second behind Tinubu, polling 115,463 votes while Peter Obi of the Labour Party came a distant third with 47,350 votes. EKO … Read more