The Federal High Court in Abuja confirmed Dr. Asue Ighodalo as the legitimate PDP governorship candidate for Edo State, dismissing Philip Shaibu’s challenge. Eko Hot Blog reports that a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has affirmed Dr. Asue Ighodalo as the duly nominated and authentic governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in … Read more
APC accuses PDP’s Asue Ighodalo of presenting forged voter’s card to INEC, demands arrest and prosecution; seeks police action. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Acting State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, Emperor Jarret Tenebe, has urged the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to arrest and prosecute Asue Ighodalo, the Peoples … Read more
The former Deputy Governor of Edo State Philip Shaibu has mocked Asue Ighodalo, the People’s Democratic Party’s Governorship candidate in the state following a court ruling that voided his election as PDP flag bearer. Eko Hot Blog reported on Thursday that a court in Abuja had nullified the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) governorship primary that initially … Read more
Federal High Court in Abuja has on Thursday invalidated the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) primary election that produced Asue Ighodalo as the party’s candidate in the forthcoming governorship election in Edo. Eko Hot Blog reports that Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a judgment, held that the PDP’s primary held on Feb. 22 failed to comply with … Read more
A group within the Obidient Movement has pledged its support for Senator Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress candidate for Edo State, ahead of the September 21, 2024 governorship election. Eko Hot Blog reports that, the group, which comprised members from the Edo South Senatorial District, on Monday, declared support for the APC candidate because … Read more
The ongoing crisis within the Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has deepened with the resignation of another key member. Eko Hot Blog reports that Prince Felix Abubakar Isuku, a prominent figure within the party and a member of the campaign committee for the PDP governorship candidate, Asue Ighodalo, has announced his … Read more
A support group under Peter Obi endorsed PDP’s Asue Ighodalo for the September 21 Governorship election. The group, Obidients for Asue Ighodalo, aims to mobilize over 150,000 votes for Ighodalo based on his competence and integrity. The group supports candidates with integrity and reputable character, irrespective of political party affiliation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Philip Shaibu, the former Deputy Governor of Edo State has on Sunday announced his endorsement of Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress (APC)Ô governorship candidate. He described the APC standard bearer as one of the two home boys among the 16 candidates. The other homeboy, he said, is the governorship … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled against a suit filed by the former Edo Deputy Governor, Phillips Shaibu to overturn the February 22 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship primary in Edo State. In a judgment delivered on Monday, Justice James Omotosho ruled that Shaibu lacked the locus standi … Read more
Former Edo State Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu aims to reconcile with ex-Governor Adams Oshiomhole. He declines to endorse the PDP gubernatorial candidate, Asue Ighodalo. Shaibu emphasizes the importance of a governor who comprehends Edo’s challenges. Eko Hot Blog reports that The impeached deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu has announced his intentions to reconcile … Read more
Civic group accuses Obaseki of vote-wooing tactics Condemns new minimum wage as electoral manipulation Questions timing and feasibility of wage increase Eko Hot Blog reports that the Edo N’Okpa Movement, a civic organization based in Benin City, has strongly criticized Governor Godwin Obaseki’s recent announcement of a new N70,000 minimum wage for state workers. The … Read more
PDP governorship candidate in Edo, Asue Ighodalo, refutes involvement in former Deputy Governor Shaibu’s impeachment Describes allegation as fake and attempt to tarnish his reputation Urges public to disregard false statements, remains focused on issue-based campaign Eko Hot Blog reports that the Peoples Democratic Party’s governorship candidate in Edo State, Asue Ighodalo, has vehemently denied … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Impeached Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shuaibu has began parley with All Progressive Congress leadership in the state fueling speculations of defection from the ruling People’s Democratic Party. In a viral video released on Wednesday, Shuaibu while addressing the visiting Acting Edo APC Chairman Emperor Jaret Tenebe, said … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has on Monday morning swore-in Omobayo Marvellous Godwins as his deputy. This development is coming hours after the Edo State House of Assembly impeached the former Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu. Editor’s Picks JUST IN: Court Orders Remands Of Emefiele In EFCC Custody JUST IN: … Read more
Edo PDP picks Osarodion Ogie, current SSG, as running mate for Asue Ighodalo. Ogie’s selection aims to boost party’s chances in September 21 election, supported by Governor Obaseki. PDP expresses confidence in Ighodalo and Ogie’s candidacy, announces official unveiling later. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Edo State Peoples Democratic Party has picked the current Secretary … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the abductors of Edo State Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Tony Aziegbemi have reportedly reached out to his family, demanding a ransom of N500 million for his release. Tony Aziegbemi, was kidnapped by gunmen on March 15, around 11 p.m. on Idaro Street, off Country Home Road in … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the national leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) will on Monday, March 18, in Abuja unveil the representative of Ovia constituency of Edo State in the House of Representatives, Dennis Idahosa, as the running mate to APC’s governorship candidate in Edo for the September 21 election, Senator Monday Okpebholo. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Deputy Governor Edo State, Philip Shuaibu is facing Imminent Impeachment by Edo State House Of Assembly. This is even as the lawmakers have issued notice of impeachment against Shuaibu during plenary on Wednesday, 6th March, 2024. Editor’s Picks Customs Set To Begin Nationwide Auctioning Of Seized Food Items JUST … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has called on former aspirants of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and other aggrieved party stakeholders, to reconcile among themselves and ensure that PDP retains Edo State in the September governorship election. Atiku in a statement issued by his media aide Paul Ibe on … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, has stormed the National Secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to demand the Certificate of Return. The Acting National Chairman of the PDP, Umar Damagum, had on Tuesday issued a certificate of return to Asue Ighodalo as the winner of the … Read more