Eko Hot Blog reports that the governorship candidate of the Action Alliance (AA) for Saturday’s governorship election in Kogi State, Olayinka Braimoh has denied stepping down for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) flagbearer, Dino Melaye. Braimoh in a statement on Thursday said reports about him withdrawing from the race are nothing but lies. According to … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Labour Party (LP) governorship campaign council in Kogi state has denied endorsing the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the forthcoming election, Senator Dino Melaye. One Col Vincent Abuh (rtd) had led some LP members to Senator Melaye, endorsing him ahead of the election. Following the meeting, the PDP … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a faction of the Labour Party has adopted the candidate of the People Democratic Party (PDP) Senator Dino Melaye as its candidate for the November 11th Kogi State Governorship Election. Melaye disclosed this via a joint press statement posted on his official X handle on Friday. The former federal lawmaker … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kogi State, Dino Melaye has accused the incumbent state governor, Yahaya Bello of seeking a third term by proxy. Melaye, during an interview with Channels Television on Monday, said though Bello is not physically on the ballot box for the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports as the November 11 Governorship poll edges closer, the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kogi State, Dino Melaye has told his supporters to vote for him without any fear at the forthcoming elections in the state. The Kogi PDP flag bearer pledged to win the election by … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Peoples Democratic Party’s candidate for Kogi State Governorship election, Senator Dino Melaye, has dragged the Kogi State government to the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) over what he describes as an outrageous cost of placing campaign adverts in the state. The FCCPC operates within the Federal Ministry … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a chieftain of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Abiodun Ojo has endorsed the candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Alh. Usman Ododo in the November 11th governorship election in Kogi State. Chief Ojo, a former Finance Commissioner in the state, also described the APC flag bearer as a … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Osun State Governnor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has assured the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Kogi State, Dino Melaye of victory at the forthcoming November 11 polls. Adeleke, who is the Chairman of the PDP Campaign Council for Kogi State, has said for Melaye to emerge victorious in the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lloyd Ikechukwu Ekweremadu, the son of convicted Nigerian senator, Ike Ekweremadu, on Saturday, tied the knot with his lover, Tiffany Adaobi Obinna-Uzor, in Abuja. The event was held at the Basilica of Grace, Anglican Communion, Gudu District Abuja. The Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the November governorship election in Kogi State, Senator Dino Melaye has cautioned politicians against decamping from one party to another. Specifically, Melaye sent his warning to those leaving the Peoples Democratic Party for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Going philosophical, Melaye urged … Read more
Senator Dino Melaye, the PDP candidate in Kogi State, testifies as a key witness in the petition against President Bola Tinubu’s election. Melaye alleges fraudulent computation of results and refusal to sign the final result. He claims that the presidential election results were manipulated and differ from those on the IReV portal. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
Dino Melaye, the PDP candidate for the Kogi State governorship election, has been meeting with party leaders and elders from the state, traditional rulers, and religious leaders. He recently visited former PDP chairman Ahmadu Ali, who poured libation and prayed for his success in the upcoming election. Melaye has pledged to prioritize unity among … Read more
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has objected to a suit filed by the PDP and Dino Melaye against President-elect, Bola Tinubu. The NDLEA claims that the PDP and Melaye have no legal right to institute the suit, and it lacks jurisdiction. The agency further argues that the application is politically motivated and baseless. … Read more
Shehu Sani has mocked Dino Melaye, the PDP governorship candidate in Kogi State. Sani faulted the photo editing and urged Melaye to sue the photographer for removing his eyebrows. The incident occurred after the spokesman of the PDP presidential campaign council shared a photo of Melaye on Twitter. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Former … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Senator Dino Melaye has clinched the governorship ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the November 11 election in Kogi State. The party announced the result of its governorship primary election Sunday evening. Melaye defeated other aspirants in the keenly contested election to emerge the PDP candidate. The former … 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
Dino Melaye has challenged those questioning God’s blessing on his life to sue Him or seek INEC’s help. The Kogi West Senator made the statement amidst fallout with Governor Wike, who claimed that Dino lacked the capacity to govern Kogi state. The Kogi PDP chapter has denied reports of Dino’s suspension, warning troublemakers to desist … Read more
The Kogi State PDP has dismissed reports of the suspension of governorship aspirant, Dino Melaye, over alleged anti-party activities. In a statement released on Wednesday, the PDP has described the reports as fake news and warned against troublemakers attempting to cause a crisis. The party remains focused on the primary election despite these rumours EKO … Read more
The buildup to the 2023 presidential election witnessed a group of five PDP governors, including Wike, refusing to back the party’s presidential nominee, a northerner. Instead, they backed opposition candidates from the southern region, claiming that they were fighting for fairness. However, the de facto leader of the group has been accused of having insincere … Read more
Atiku has denied endorsing Dino Melaye’s candidacy for the Kogi guber race. Atiku declared that he has no anointed candidate. Atiku, speaking through his Media Aide, emphasized that the PDP must ensure that the proper procedures are followed when selecting its candidate. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, … Read more