Atiku Abubakar has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his 63rd birthday. Atiku praised Adeleke’s performance in office and his loyalty to the People’s Democratic Party. He also acknowledged Adeleke’s back-to-back electoral victories in Osun State against all odds. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 … Read more
The PDP National Chapel has announced a seven-day fasting and prayer session to support Atiku victory at the Presidential Election Tribunal. The fast began on Thursday, May 18 and will continue until Wednesday, May 24. The PDP and Atiku are challenging the declaration of Bola Tinubu as the President-elect by the Independent National Electoral Commission. … Read more
Atiku has claimed that he won the 2023 presidential election. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has insisted that he did not lose the just concluded presidential election. During a reception hosted by the Peoples Democratic Party Governors Forum (PDP GF) in Abuja on Thursday, … Read more
Atiku has arrived at the Transcorp Hilton in Abuja for a PDP event honoring new and returning governors elected on the platform of the opposition party. The event is expected to bring together chieftains of the party drawn from across its various regions, including former Vice President Namadi Sambo, and Acting Chairman of the PDP … Read more
Peter Obi has joined Atiku in demanding live coverage of Tribunal proceedings to ensure transparency. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Labour Party (LP) and its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, have filed an application asking that proceedings of the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal be televised. This follows a similar application by the presidential candidate of … Read more
Tinubu has responded to Atiku’s request for the proceedings of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja to be aired live. Atiku and the PDP had urged the court to grant permission for proceedings to be televised, but Tinubu has yet to confirm his position on the request. The court has adjourned further pre-hearing … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has positively acted towards members of the G-5 ahead of a meeting on Thursday, May 11, 2023. The party organized a banquet to honor past, present and newly elected governors and welcomes newly elected PDP governors. A renowned economist spoke on “Good Governance at the Sub-National Level: Issues, Perspectives, … Read more
The Presidential Election Tribunal has rescheduled the pre-hearing of Atiku Abubakar’s petition against President-elect Bola Tinubu to Thursday. Atiku is seeking to nullify Tinubu’s victory in the 2023 presidential election, accusing INEC of manipulating the electoral process to favor Tinubu. Fresh motions brought by Tinubu’s legal team to dismiss Atiku’s petition will be entertained … Read more
The Presidential Election Petition Hearing has been adjourned to May 10th. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the tribunal handling petitions regarding the 2023 presidential election has postponed its session to Wednesday, May 10th. The Labour Party’s spokesperson, Kenneth Okonkwo, shared on Monday via a tweet that the presidential election petition tribunal had postponed its sitting … Read more
Pre-hearing for Obi and Atiku’s legal battles against INEC and Tinubu has commenced, and the tribunal is under tight security. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal Court in Abuja has been surrounded by over 50 police officers as pre-hearing sessions begin for the legal challenges to the outcome of the 2023 … Read more
Atiku Abubakar has congratulated King Charles III and his wife, Queen Camilla, on their coronation as King and Queen of the United Kingdom. The coronation was attended by world leaders and notable icons across the world and watched by millions on television. Atiku looks forward to further strengthening the longstanding friendship and partnership between Nigeria … Read more
Yakubu has urged Nigerians to accept the verdict of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal when it is delivered. The hearing of the election petition tribunal is set to begin on May 8th, and Gowon stated that the judiciary plays a pivotal role in the unity of the country. Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi had contested … Read more
The EFCC has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss a case brought by Festus Keyamo against Atiku, while the ICPC also wants the court to ignore Keyamo’s suit. Keyamo filed the suit seeking an order for the EFCC, ICPC, and CCB to investigate and prosecute Abubakar. The case was based on claims … Read more
Aondoakaa has revealed that Tinubu’s dual citizenship not in petitions. Labour Party and PDP omitted dual citizenship claim in Tinubu petition. According to the former minister stated that the citizenship allegation cannot be amended. EKO HOT BLOG reports that former minister of justice and attorney-general of the federation (AGF), Michael Aondoakaa has revealed that both … Read more
Ohanaeze Youth wing has finally congratulated Tinubu. The group urged the President-elect Tinubu to establish an inclusive government as the sole means of addressing the divisions in the country and fostering reconciliation. The group in a statement on Monday congratulated Tinubu and said the time of electioneering was over. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the … Read more
Atiku has congratulated Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu on becoming the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo. Atiku described Iwuanyanwu as a worthy Nigerian leader and asks him to strengthen national integration and Igbo unity. Atiku expressed confidence that Iwuanyanwu will make a successful tenure and transformational leadership in Igbo land. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the 2023 presidential candidate … Read more
Atiku has stated that the outcome of the 2023 presidential election has worsened ethnic and religious divisions in Nigeria. He has expressed deep concern over the state of Nigeria and urges justice, fairness, peace, and harmony to become the hallmarks of the nation. Atiku has called on Nigerians to engage in interfaith dialogue and reject … Read more
Atiku Abubakar has congratulated Muslims on the end of Ramadan and calls for unity in building a more peaceful Nigeria. He emphasized the need for healing divisions caused by national politics and advocates for justice, fairness, and interfaith dialogue. Atiku Abubakar wishes all families celebrating Eid-el-Fitri pleasant festivities. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential … Read more
A court has issued a restraining order preventing the PDP from suspending Governor Wike and others over alleged anti-party activities. Justice Ekwo held that suspending or expelling Wike and Co. will amount to a breach of their rights to freedom of association. Justice Ekwo issued the order on Tuesday in Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
Wike stated his opposition to Dino Melaye’s governorship ambition, which Tony Ehilebo has criticized. Ehilebo slammed Wike’s interference with the Kogi State election and his moves to sabotage the opposition party. Melaye lambasted the governor for opposing his governorship ambition, claiming that Wike is angry because he was not chosen as Atiku Abubakar’s running mate. … Read more