The Edo State All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman, Jeret Tenebe, expressed that the party’s hope is for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to continue conducting elections as they did in the recent Edo governorship election. Tenebe described Saturday’s election as the fairest he has witnessed, dismissing allegations that the APC rigged the election in … Read more
The Edo State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expelled Hon. Ogbiede Ihama Omoregie, the immediate past representative of Oredo Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, due to anti-party activities. Eko Hot Blog reports that the former Governorship aspirant was expelled by Ward 2 Oredo Local Government Area (LGA), following the resolution … Read more
Edo Vice Chairman for APC steps down ex-Vice Chairman says the party’s recent development conflicts his principles Inegbeniki’s sends resignation to ward chairman Eko Hot Blog reports that Edo State Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Francis Inegbeniki, has resigned from being a party member. Inegbeniki’s resignation contained in a letter dated June … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Impeached Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shuaibu has began parley with All Progressive Congress leadership in the state fueling speculations of defection from the ruling People’s Democratic Party. In a viral video released on Wednesday, Shuaibu while addressing the visiting Acting Edo APC Chairman Emperor Jaret Tenebe, said … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Etsako West Chapter, Edo State, have expressed strong opposition to the speculated re-entry of the impeached Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, into the party. On Tuesday, protesters from all 12 wards within the council area converged at the party’s local secretariat, bearing a petition that … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu on Monday moved to resolve the lingering crisis within the Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as he met with the party’s leadership in Abuja. During the closed-door meeting at the State House, Tinubu officially presented the party’s flag to its governorship candidate, Monday … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a significant development within the Edo State political landscape, Senator Monday Okpebholo (Edo Central) has emerged as the winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship direct primary election. The declaration was made by the Cross River Governor, Bassey Otu, who served as the Chairman of the Edo APC shadow … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that In a twist to the unfolding political drama in Edo State, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the primary election held on Saturday as inconclusive. This decision comes in the wake of a contentious primary that saw three different candidates being proclaimed as winners, leading to confusion and unrest … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Coalition of Registered Political Parties (CRPP) in Edo State has endorsed the aspiration of Senator Monday Okpbeholo to pick the governorship ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The party is screening the aspirants to prune the numbers of aspirants, to a manageable size. EDITOR’S PICKS Buhari Doesn’t Interfere In My … Read more
Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned the 2022 budget proposal of Governor Godwin Obaseki. EKO HOT BLOG reports that APC reacted to the budget which Obaseki submitted to the 10-man state House of Assembly last Wednesday. The party alleged that he duplicated projects to siphon state funds. A statement by … Read more
The Special Adviser to the Edo State Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr. Crusoe Osagie, has belittled the Edo State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP, Dan Orbih, for allegedly fabricating stories of an empty treasury against the state government to score cheap political points and save his ebbing political career. Osagie debunked … Read more
The All Progressive Congress APC leaders in the National Chairman of the Party, Adams Oshiomhole’s ward has endorsed Governor Godwin Obaseki for a second term in office. The leaders gave their endorsement during a visit to the governor at Government House, in Benin City, on Monday. The Chairman of the APC in Ward 10, Etsako … Read more
The All Progressive Congress APC, Edo state chapter has inaugurated a 41-member mobilization committee ahead of the 2020 gubernatorial poll in the state. The state chairman of the party Anselm Ojezua, noted the committee consists of high-value politicians in an organised, systemic fashion that would swell the membership of the party ahead of the 2020 … Read more
Amidst the crisis rocking the ruling All Progressive Congress APC in Edo State, the National Chairman of the party, Adams Oshiomhole has debunked the alleged role of godfatherism in the state. Oshiomhole noted that he was only help a brother adding that, he had taken various steps to ensuring that peace was restored to the … Read more
The Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has distance himself from the All Progressive Congress rally held in the state on Friday. Obaseki denied any prior knowledge of the rally adding that, as the leader of the party in the state, he was not aware of the rally. Obaseki disclosed this to newsmen in a … Read more
Amid the crisis rocking the All Progressive Congress APC chapter of the Edo state, the state House of Assembly has declared 14 seats of lawmakers who are said to be loyalist to the National Chairman of the party vacant. The speaker of the house Francis Okiye, made the declaration following the failure of 12 lawmakers-elect … Read more
– 18 local government areas of Edo state have passed a vote of no confidence on the APC National Chairman, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole – Comrade Adams Oshiomhole is the one behind the crisis in Edo APC – The committee also passed a vote of confidence on the State Chairman of APC, Mr Anselm Ojezua … Read more
The All Progressive Congress APC, Edo Chapter has suppended its secretary, Lawrence Okah, pending the outcome of an ongoing investigation on complaints levied against him. The suspension was contained in a letter signed by the party’s chairman in the state, Mr Anselm Ojezua, which was made available to newsmen on Friday. Ojezua noted that secretary … Read more