The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar on Friday expressed his condolences to former Senate President David Mark following the passing of Tunde, David Mark’s first son. Eko Hot Blog reports that in a statement released by his media office in Abuja, Abubakar expressed his astonishment and sadness at learning of Tunde’s passing. … Read more
Suspected political thugs have attacked Atiku’s loyalists at the ongoing PDP rally in Kaduna State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that there was pandemonium at Ranches Bees Stadium as suspected political thugs attacked supporters of the presidential flagbearer of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar at the ongoing campaign rally in Kaduna State. The thugs who … Read more
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has called on the People’s Democratic Party’s (PDP) to apologise to Nigerians in response to the party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar’s alleged divisive and contentious remarks. Eko Hot Blog reports that Atiku had said: “I know the whole of this country. I have built bridges across this country. I think what the … Read more
Tinubu has lashed out at Atiku, describing the PDP flagbearer as a tribal jingoist unworthy to lead Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential flagbearer of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said that the 2023 Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar is unworthy to lead Nigeria. … Read more
Fani-Kayode has slammed Atiku Abubakar for saying the North does not need a Yoruba or Igbo president. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has slammed the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential flagbearer, Atiku Abubakar for saying the North does not need a Yoruba or Igbo president. Atiku had said … Read more
Wike and other aggrieved PDP govs have reconvened in Spain for a crucial meeting. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, and three of his Southern counterparts have jetted out to Spain. The other governors including Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia), and Samuel Ortom (Benue) are … Read more
Jonathan has finally endorsed Atiku/Okowa for the 2023 Presidency. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan has reportedly endorsed the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, presidential flagbearer, Atiku Abubakar, and his running mate, Ifeanyi Okowa. Jonathan described Governor Okowa of Delta State as the “incoming Vice President” of Nigeria. EDITOR’S PICK … Read more
Wike has vowed to resist Northern dominance in PDP. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has vowed never to accept northern dominance in the leadership of the party. Wike revealed this on Wednesday night while hosting PDP candidates and local government party chairmen from Cross River State at his … Read more
PDP, Atiku Agrees To Zone Senate Presidency To S/West, S/East For SGF EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential flagbearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, and leaders of the party have reportedly zoned the Senate Presidency to the South-West. This online news platform gathered that the new deal was done … Read more
Wike, Ortom, 3 Other PDP Govs Endorse Peter Obi For 2023 Presidency EKO HOT BLOG reports that five Governors elected under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Sunday, met in Enugu State. According to DAILY POST, the discussion centred on how to deliver the Labour Party Presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi … Read more
Gov. Obaseki Speaks On Dumping Atiku, Backing Peter Obi EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has distanced himself from reports claiming he endorsed the presidential flagbearer of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi. Obaseki, in a statement signed by his Special Adviser to the Edo State Governor … Read more
Nyesom Wike, the governor of the state of Rivers, has called a meeting of the state’s PDP officials and leaders. Eko Hot Blog reports that since the party’s presidential primary and the crises that ensued after it, this conference will mark the first in the state. EDITORS PICK JUST IN: Drama As Masquerades Invade Church, Flog … Read more
Atiku Mourns As Top Aide Dies EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former Vice-President of Nigeria and Presidential flagbearer of the Peoples Democratic Party {PDP), Atiku Abubakar has lost his Private Secretary, Barr. Abdulahi Nyako. According to Daily Trust, Nyako passed away in the early hours of Thursday. It’s unclear what led to … Read more
Atiku Reacts As Wike’s Camp Pulls Out Of PDP Presidential Campaign EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential flagbearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has reacted to the decision of some of the party chieftains to pull out of the 2023 campaign. Atitku also commented on their unwavering decision that … Read more
2023: Atiku, Obi, Tinubu, Others Make INEC’s Presidential Candidates’ List EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has listed the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s Atiku Abubakar; All Progressives Congress (APC)’s Bola Tinubu, Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP), and others as presidential candidates for next year’s poll. This … Read more
PDP Govs Reportedly Dump Atiku, Drums Support For Tinubu’s Presidency EKO HOT BLOG reports that some Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have resolved to back the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The development is coming following the refusal of the … Read more
PDP Crisis: Ortom Warns Atiku As Fayose Sues For Peace EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has warned the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, and other chieftains to resolve the crisis and placate Wike ahead of the campaign season. He lamented that the party … Read more
Peter Obi: Online Agitation Not Grassroots Mobilisation – Yahaya Bello EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Yahaya Bello on Monday dismissed the Anap poll which favoured Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate Peter Obi, maintaining that online agitation is different from grassroots mobilisation. The poll result, released last week, indicated that the former Anambra governor is … Read more
PDP Crisis: Makinde On His Own As Ogun, Osun, Ondo Back Ayu EKO HOT BLOG reports that the leadership of the People’s Democratic Party in Osun, Ondo, and Ogun states have disagreed with the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, over his call for the removal of Senator Iyorchia Ayu as the National Chairman of … Read more
2023: Poll Giving Obi Lead Is ‘Inconsistent With Reality’ – APC EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign council has dismissed a poll giving the Labour Party (LP) Peter Obi the lead in next year’s poll. According to the poll commissioned by the Anap Foundation and conducted by … Read more