Umahi has slammed a N5m fine on APC for violating his Executive order. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi has fined the All Progressives Congress, APC, the sum of five million naira for contravening the provisions of the state’s Executive Order 3 of 2022. Executive Order 3 prohibits political … Read more
The Appeal Court has reversed the sacking of Governor Dave Umahi and his Deputy for dumping the PDP for APC. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has nullified the judgment of the Federal High Court, Abuja sacking Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, and his deputy, Dr. Eric Kelechi Igwe … Read more
Ebiri said the video was an excerpt of an old interview Wike granted to a popular television station while reacting to the defection of David Umahi He said the “manipulated video”, which was now being circulated as if it was new, was the handiwork of unscrupulous persons EDITOR’S PICK Lagos TESCOM Set To Conduct Promotion … Read more
When Osinbajo approached the president to announce his interest, Buhari was said to have smiled, gave the green light, and wished him well Should the VP officially announce his interest in the 2023 presidential race, he would vie for the All Progressives Party (APC) ticket… EKO HOT BLOG reports that Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is … Read more
Ebonyi State Governor David Umahi has noted that the State House of Assembly members are not a rubber stamp. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Umahi challenged critics to try the capability of the house members and be disgraced. He disclosed this while signing into law the 2022 budget recently passed by the state House of … Read more
Umahi rejects Direct Primaries, tasks NASS to stop action on the electoral amendment bill EKO HOT BLOG reports that David Umahi, governor of Ebonyi State and chairman of the Southeast Governors’ Forum, said on Thursday that Direct Primaries will suffocate democracy in Nigeria. During a courtesy visit, Umahi spoke to stakeholders and a group from … Read more
South-East Governors have begged Father Mbaka to stop criticising President Buhari. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the South-East Governors have appealed to the Spiritual Director, Adoration Ministry, Enugu State, Reverend Father Ejike Mbaka, to stop speaking badly about President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. This online news platform reports that the Chairman of the South-East Governors’ Forum and … Read more
He noted that underperforming permanent secretaries would henceforth be demoted by two grade levels and disengaged from the system. Governor of Ebonyi State David Umahi, on Wednesday suspended five permanent secretaries in the state civil service for six months over alleged lack of commitment to duties. Governor David Umahi disclosed this while swearing-in 11 … Read more
Matawalle is the second governor to have left the main opposition in the space of two months He joined the likes of David Umahi of Ebonyi and Ben Ayade of Cross River The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Uche Secondus, on Tuesday, described the defection of some of the party’s governors as … Read more
Umahi affirmed that the people of the South East were committed to one united Nigeria under a platform of justice, equity of rights, fairness, love, and respect for one another. Governors in the South East region of Nigeria have faulted the notion that they have been unbothered about the agitation for secession by the Indigenous … Read more
“We condemn in totality, the activities of violent secessionist groups in the South East and elsewhere. Governors in the Southeastern part of Nigeria, under the umbrella of South East Governors’ Forum have declared that members of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB are not speaking for the entire region on the call for secession. The … Read more
Ebonyi Governor, David Umahi, has accused some political leaders in the State of causing violence. He told the new Police Commissioner, Aliyu Garba to tackle insecurity in Ebonyi. You May Also Like APC Accuses PDP For Plotting Against Gov. Lalong APC Assures Ekiti People Of More Dividends Of Democracy Umahi spoke in Abakaliki, the state … Read more
David Umahi, governor of Ebonyi state, says some desperate politicians are seeking to cause anarchy in the country with their alliance with bandits in the south-east. Speaking after a virtual meeting with the five governors of the south-east region at the government house, Abakaliki, on Tuesday, Umahi said some desperate politicians are capitalising on the … Read more
Nnamdi Kanu, Security Outfit, Umahi The Chairman of the South-East Governors Forum and Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi, has called on the people of the region to ignore the so-called security outfit set up by the leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. Umahi, who described the outfit as … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has waived its rule of having new members wait for two years before they can contest elections on its platform for all new members of and others planning to join its fold from various political platforms. This was part of the resolutions adopted on Tuesday at a virtual emergency National … Read more
NOVEMBER 20, 2020 The Progressive Governors Forum, on Friday, welcomed the Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, into its fold. The governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), described Umahi’s entry into the party, from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, on Thursday as a homecoming. This was contained in a statement signed … Read more
BREAKING: Ebonyi NASS Caucus Disowns Umahi Over Defection To APC November 18, 2020 The Ebonyi State People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Caucus in the National Assembly has repudiated Governor David Umahi over his surrender to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Lead representative Umahi had on Tuesday officially declared his surrender from the PDP to the APC. … Read more
NOVEMBER 18, 2020 Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, on Tuesday, revealed that he became an object of suspicion to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) because of his refusal to criticise President Muhammadu Buhari. As gathered by Eko Hot Blog, he made the comment at a press briefing in Abakaliki his defection to the All Progressives … Read more
Hope Uzodinma, governor of Imo state, says states in the south eastern part of the country need to be controlled by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in other to have national integration and cohesion. Uzodinmasaid this while addressing journalists after meeting with Mai Mala Buni, Yobe state governor and chairman of the APC caretaker committee, … Read more
The Ebonyi State Governor David Umahi, awaits coronavirus test result as he told Newsmen that he has sent his sample to the National Centre for Disease Control(NCDC). The governor stated this in Abakaliki on Thursday during the swearing-in of some newly appointed government officials. He said that he is prompted to go for the test … Read more