The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly condemned the suspension of the chairmen of the state’s 18 Local Government Areas (LGAs) by the Edo State House of Assembly, allegedly acting on the directive of Governor Monday Okpebholo. It was reported that the House suspended the council executives at plenary on … Read more
The House of Representatives urges RMAFC to withhold funds from local governments led by unelected officials. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the House of Representatives has directed the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) to withhold allocations to local government areas run by unelected officials. This decision follows a motion of urgent public importance by … Read more
Tinubu endorses proposal for direct election of ECOWAS parliament members, emphasizing citizen empowerment. Remarks made during swearing-in of 97 members into 6th ECOWAS parliament at Abuja International Conference Centre. Tinubu highlights alignment of direct elections with democratic principles and ECOWAS protocol on democracy and good governance. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu on Thursday, … Read more