EKO HOT BLOG reports that a suit seeking to set aside the suspension of Iyorchia Ayu as a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and reinstate him as the National Chairman of the opposition party has been dismissed by a Benue State High Court in Gboko, presided over by Justice D.M. Igyuse. The suit … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that as efforts to install a successor of the removed national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Iyorchia Ayu, gather momentum, some former governors within the party are pushing for one of them to take up the mantle of leadership of the party. It was gathered that the ex-governors met … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the withdrawal of police officers attached to former governors Timipre Sylva, Gbenga Daniel, Rochas Okorocha, and former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, amongst other prominent Nigerians. According to Peoples gazette, a recent signal from the Force … Read more
A Benue Court has passed judgement on Ayu’s removal as PDP chairman. Ayu was previously suspended in by his Nyorov council ward exco in March. The ward exco had also accused Ayu of anti-party activities after which they passed a vote of no confidence on him. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the a Benue State … Read more
PDP has reversed the suspension Of Anyim, Fayose and Shema The decision to reverse their suspension is coming days after Ayu “steps aside” as the party’s National Chairman. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a move aimed at reconciling the warring camps of the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the National Working Committee (NWC) … Read more
PDP NEC is set to meet to discuss the suspension of Ayu. Ayu had stepped aside following a court order. He was replaced by the Deputy National Chairman, (North) Umar Iliya Damagum. EKO HOT BLOG reports they the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), National Executive Council (NEC), is expected to convene “as soon as it becomes feasible” … Read more
Wike has reacted after Ayu stepped down for Damagum. Wike expressed satisfaction over the replacement Ayu. This comes two days after Ayu was suspended by his ward in Benue State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has ridiculed the embattled former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Iyiorchia Ayu, … Read more
Ayu has been suspended from the party by the Executive Committee of the PDP in Igyorov Ward in Gboko LGA of Benue State. Ayu reacting to the suspension stated that it is an exercise in futility as the Ward Committee lacks the power to suspend him. He explained that only the PDP National Executive Committee … Read more
Wike has supported the suspension of the National Chairman of the PDP, Iyorchia Ayu, at the ward level, over alleged anti-party activities during the general elections. Ayu was suspended by the party executive at Igyorov ward of Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State. The suspension was due to Ayu’s refusal to resign from the … Read more
Fayose has described his suspension by PDP as a “comedy skit.” EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose has reacted to his suspension from the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. It would be recalled that PDP had in a statement on Thursday evening, announced the suspension of Fayose, … Read more
The PDP recently lost the presidential election according to the result released by INEC. The electoral commission declared Tinubu of the APC the winner of the election. Since before the declaration, PDP had alleged that the electoral process was marred by irregularities. Eko Hot Blog reports that top leaders of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) … Read more
On Tuesday afternoon, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), the Labour Party (LP), and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) held a joint press conference to reject the collation process of the presidential election results. The political parties called on the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu, to step down and asked President … Read more
Ayu has revealed that one of the G-5 Governors will soon return to the PDP. Ayu spoke at the PDP Presidential Campaign rally in Benue. According to him, the Benue governor has ‘nowhere’ to go but return to the PDP. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator … Read more
By Praise Ben Like a chorus of discontent, Governor Nyesom Wike and the other G-5 Governors – Seyi Makinde, Okezie Ikpeazu, Samuel Ortom, and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi – have all united in their fervent rejection of Atiku’s presidential aspirations. It is beyond dispute that these leaders of the People’s Democratic Party have made their opposition to … Read more
Akinjinde has stated that the G-5 Governors have no problem with Atiku. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former Minister of State for FCT, Olajumoke Akinjide, has said that the G-5 governors do not have any issues with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar. She, however, stated that the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, … Read more
Tinubu’s camp and PDP G5 governors are set to meet to finalise an endorsement deal ahead of the 2023 presidential election. Eko Hot Blog reports that the camps of the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, and the five aggrieved governors of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) are set to meet … Read more
Dogara has tackled Wike, saying he did not know that he had amnesia. Eko Hot Blog reports that a former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has suggested that Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State is suffering from amnesia. EDITOR’S PICKS My Age, Academic Records Have Been Consistent – Tinubu Why MDAs Could … Read more
PDP Campaign Council has stated that Atiku has tried his best to reconcile with G-5 governors. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Campaign Committee (PCC) said on Saturday that the party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has tried his utmost best to reconcile with the G-5 governors but to no avail. … Read more
A Chieftain of the PDP has stated that Wike is not asking too much from the party. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta State, Patrick Muoboghare, on Wednesday reacted to the demands of the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike in the party’s leadership structure. Governor Wike … Read more
An Atiku support group stated that PDP would not stand a chance without Ayu. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a support group for the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, known as Plateau for Atiku Movement’ has said that removing Iyorchia Ayu from his position as the national chairman would affect … Read more