The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) collation centre for the Edo State governorship election has taken a recess after announcing results from 16 local government areas. Prof. Faruk Adamu Kuta, the Returning Officer for the election and Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Minna, called for the recess at approximately 2:10 PM. He stated … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has secured victories in four out of six Local Government Areas (LGAs) based on results announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday. These results, announced under the supervision of the Returning Officer, Prof. Faruk Adamu Kuta, Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Minna, show PDP candidate … Read more
As the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) releases results from the Edo governorship election, candidates from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) have achieved victories in four local governments. Senator Monday Okpebholo, the APC candidate, claimed victories in Esan West and Owan East local governments. EDITOR’S PICKS Gospel Singer Dele … Read more
Results of the governorship election in Edo State are currently being collated by the state collation cenre. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and the All Progressives Congress (APC) are the main contenders in the Edo State governorship election The election ended yesterday, and officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission, … Read more
Results are already coming in from Polling Units in the ongoing governorship election in Edo State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the leading contenders for Saturday’s election include Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party, Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress and Labour Party’s Olumide Akpata. Here are the results declared so far … Read more
Former Edo State Governor and current Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, has cast his vote in the ongoing governorship election in the state. Oshiomhole voted at Iyamho, Ward 10, Unit 01 in Estako West Local Government Area of Edo State and expressed confidence that his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), would emerge victorious. … Read more
Traders at the new Benin market defied police-imposed movement restrictions to engage in brisk business on Saturday morning as the Edo governorship election commenced. By 7 a.m., vendors had set up makeshift stalls along the main thoroughfare, selling goods despite official warnings to maintain order for the electoral process. EDITOR’S PICKS Gospel Singer Dele Gold … Read more
The stage is set for the much-anticipated Edo State governorship election scheduled to take place today, Saturday, September 21, 2024. Stay tuned to EKO HOT BLOG for comprehensive situation reports, election results, and live updates from the governorship poll. We will be providing real-time coverage from across the three senatorial districts, ensuring you don’t miss … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) request to reassign Edo State’s Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Anugbum Onuoha. With the Edo governorship election scheduled for September 21, the PDP raised concerns due to Onuoha’s familial connection to Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The party … Read more
Seventeen out of the 18 political parties participating in the Edo governorship election on September 21 have signed a peace accord in preparation for the election. However, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), represented by its Chairman, Anthony Aziegbemi, and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo, refused to sign the agreement. Aziegbemi explained to the media that their … Read more
The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Tuesday upheld the lower court’s ruling that reinstated Philip Shaibu as the Deputy Governor of Edo State. In its judgment, the appellate court dismissed the appeal filed by the Edo State House of Assembly, which sought to uphold Shaibu’s impeachment. EDITOR’S PICKS Focus on Hard Work, Not Just … Read more
The former Deputy Governor of Edo State Philip Shaibu has mocked Asue Ighodalo, the People’s Democratic Party’s Governorship candidate in the state following a court ruling that voided his election as PDP flag bearer. Eko Hot Blog reported on Thursday that a court in Abuja had nullified the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) governorship primary that initially … Read more
A group within the Obidient Movement has pledged its support for Senator Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress candidate for Edo State, ahead of the September 21, 2024 governorship election. Eko Hot Blog reports that, the group, which comprised members from the Edo South Senatorial District, on Monday, declared support for the APC candidate because … 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
Eko Hot Blog reports that Philip Shaibu, the former Deputy Governor of Edo State has on Sunday announced his endorsement of Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress (APC)Ô governorship candidate. He described the APC standard bearer as one of the two home boys among the 16 candidates. The other homeboy, he said, is the governorship … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Benjamin Obaseki, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oredo Local Government of Edo State, has resigned his membership in the party. Obaseki announced his resignation in a letter dated June 12, 2024, to the local government chairman of the party. Obasaki expressed his regret for resigning from … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled against a suit filed by the former Edo Deputy Governor, Phillips Shaibu to overturn the February 22 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship primary in Edo State. In a judgment delivered on Monday, Justice James Omotosho ruled that Shaibu lacked the locus standi … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC will on Monday begin the Continuous Voter Registration in Edo and Ondo State ahead of the upcoming Governorship Election in the states. According to INEC’s statistics, 373,030 PVCs are uncollected in Edo State, while 261,981 remain unclaimed in Ondo State. The commencement of the … 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