EkoHotBlog the Presidential Election Petitions Court has taken into consideration official documents related to the academic and professional history of President Bola Tinubu. The documents were provided by the opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and its candidate, Atiku Abubakar. EDITOR’S PICKS Major Nigeria Newspaper Headlines Friday, June 23rd, 2023 How Ifako-Ijaiye LG, General … Read more
Two former presidential campaign officials have called on Atiku and Peter Obi to withdraw their cases from the election petition tribunal. They believe that Tinubu’s government has the potential to reunite and reposition Nigeria for a breakthrough. Atiku’s camp has responded by saying that they will continue to pursue their case in court. EKO HOT … Read more
The PDP has called 26 witnesses to testify against the APC and INEC in the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal. The party still has 74 more witnesses to call to prove its case. The hearing of the PDP’s petition resumed on Tuesday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate in … Read more
Nyesom Wike claimed he was poisoned in 2018. Atiku’s aide says his health problems are due to alcohol abuse. Wike has not responded to the allegations. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Phrank Shaibu, the Special Assistant on Public Communication to Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 PDP presidential candidate, has disputed the claim by Nyesom Wike, … Read more
Daniel Bwala, a media aide to Atiku Abubakar, criticizes Asari Dokubo’s claims on oil theft in the South-South region, stating that they lack investigative reports. Dokubo had alleged that only experts in the military have the resources and technology for oil bunkering, implicating top Army, military, and Navy officials. Dokubo visited President Bola Tinubu before … Read more
Officials from INEC testified in court on the petition filed by PDP candidate Atiku Abubakar, challenging the 2023 presidential election results. The witnesses, ad-hoc staff during the election, faced BVAS device issues and discussed INEC’s instruction on result sheet signing. The court will continue to hear the case and rule on objections later. EKO HOT … Read more
The Presidential Election Petition Court in Abuja has admitted results sheets from 17 states as evidence in Peter Obi’s petition challenging President Bola Tinubu’s victory in the February poll. Obi alleges electoral malpractices by INEC and Tinubu, presenting numerous documentary evidence. Respondents’ lawyers object to the admissibility of the documents, and the court … Read more
Atiku’s aide mocks Keyamo following the defeat he suffered at the Federal High Court Says Kayamo’s law degree is useless Recall Keyamo had filed a petition to EFCC, CCB, and others to arrest Atiku over a bogus allegation Eko Hot Blog reports that the immediate past Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo … Read more
A witness representing the PDP and Atiku Abubakar acknowledges that neither Abubakar nor Bola Tinubu should be declared president due to their failure to secure 25% of votes in the FCT. The witness asserts that this requirement is based on constitutional provisions. However, it is noted that the Labour Party’s candidate achieved over 25% of … Read more
Atiku Abubakar declares PDP a “government-in-waiting,” urging members to stay hopeful. He emphasizes unity among PDP lawmakers and their role as an effective opposition. Atiku prepares them for a potential majority role while awaiting resolution of electoral disputes. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar … Read more
Former Vice President Abubakar Atiku in a sit-down with PDP lawmakers-elect in Bauchi, has assured supporters of a promising future. In his address, he encouraged party members to remain hopeful while awaiting the resolution of the dispute at the presidential election petition tribunal. Speaking to the lawmakers-elect, Atiku urged them not to be tempted to … Read more
Atiku Abubakar, the Presidential candidate of the PDP, has criticized President Tinubu for removing fuel subsidy without providing palliatives or consulting the affected sectors. Atiku expressed his dissatisfaction during the PDP Retreat for Elected Officials. The decision led to panic buying and a significant increase in pump prices. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the … Read more
Peter Obi’s petition challenging the outcome of the presidential election has been adjourned. Obi’s legal team cited the unexpected development as the reason for their inability to present vital documents supporting their claim of election rigging. The court has granted the adjournment while Obi’s team assures their presence and determination to proceed with the case. … Read more
Atiku’s lawyer, Eyitayo Jegede has reacted to the court decision to overrule the request for a live-broadcast of the Tribunal petition. The tribunal panel stated that the application lacked merit and that no existing regulatory framework or policy supported such a request. In response to the tribunal’s ruling, Eyitayo Jegede (SAN), who stands as Atiku’s … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has revealed plans to summon 100 witnesses to support his petition before the Presidential Election Petitions Court. This approach diverges from the strategies of other involved parties, with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) intending to call 22 witnesses, Bola Tinubu … Read more
Fani-Kayode has criticized Atiku and Peter Obi for their comments on the phone conversation between Antony Bliken and Bola Tinubu. The PDP and LP presidential candidates berated the US government for having a conversation with Tinubu. Fani-Kayode advised Atiku and Obi to stop lamenting about the call and move on. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
The PEPC has again adjourned Atiku’s petition challenging Tinubu’s victory. The hearing has been rescheduled to Friday. Justice Haruna Tsammani adjourned the case in order to hear more pre-hearing testimony on the petition. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential Election Petition Court, PEPC, sitting in Abuja has further adjourned the petition of the candidate … Read more
The APC has opposed PDP’s request for a live broadcast of proceedings at the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal. Atiku and LP’s Peter Obi both filed applications for televised tribunal proceedings which the APC urged the court to dismiss. APC argued that live broadcasting will be unnecessary, subject witnesses to undue censure, and may cause tension … Read more
The US Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, called President-elect Bola Tinubu The call focused on strengthening the US-Nigeria partnership and inclusive leadership. Atiku Abubakar voiced disbelief over the call, citing its contradiction with the US public position on Nigeria’s election. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party … Read more
The challenge of the 2023 Presidential Election outcome at the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal (PEPT) by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and its standard bearer, Atiku Abubakar, has sparked up a debate on live broadcasting of the proceedings. In a motion on notice filed by their team of lawyers, the PDP and Atiku are requesting … Read more