Asue Ighodalo, the 2024 governorship candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has vowed to remain loyal to his supporters. Ighodalo referred to the September 21 election as “the darkest day in the political history of the state,” characterising it as an instance of blatant theft of the mandate entrusted to him by the people … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Progressive Governors’ Forum have extended warm congratulations to Senator Monday Okpebholo following his victory in the Edo State governorship election. This announcement was made by Imo State Governor and Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum, Hope Uzodimma. In his statement, Governor Uzodimma lauded Senator Okpebholo’s decisive win, calling … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has acknowledged allegations of incorrect figures being recorded on result sheets from polling units in Saturday’s Edo State governorship election. In a statement released tonight, INEC confirmed receiving at least two complaints from the 4,519 polling units involved in the election. EDITOR’S PICKS: School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the Presidency of plotting to rig the upcoming Edo State governorship election, alleging that $2 million has been distributed to compromise INEC officials, security personnel, and buy votes for the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Monday Okpebholo. The PDP claims the Presidency has ordered security agencies to disrupt … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that there was controversy in Edo State, yesterday as two candidates emerged winners of the All Progressives Congress, APC, primary election. While a House of Representatives member, representing Ovia Federal Constituency, Mr. Dennis Idahosa, was announced the winner of the election by the Chairman of the APC Primary Election Committee, Governor Hope … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Acting Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, Jarret Tenebe, has said the party is determined to take back the governance of the state on November 12, 2024. He said APC would do all within the purview of the 1999 Constitution, as amended; the Electoral Act, 2022; and … Read more