The Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thought, Sam Amadi, has stated that the leadership of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) compromised Nigeria’s 2023 elections. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Amadi, a former Executive Chairman and CEO of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), argued that it was INEC officials, not … Read more
Georgia’s pro-Western President Salome Zourabichvili has vowed to remain in office until new parliamentary elections are held, as mass protests erupt over the government’s decision to suspend EU accession talks. Speaking to the BBC, Zourabichvili, who has aligned herself with the opposition, called the current parliament “illegitimate,” citing allegations of fraud in last month’s elections. … Read more
At least one police officer has been killed and more than 50 injured, according to Pakistan’s authorities, as they attempt to prevent thousands of opposition protesters from reaching Islamabad. Supporters of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan have been staging protests for months, and many have been arrested as the capital remains under lockdown for … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected the outcome of the Ondo State governorship election, alleging widespread vote-buying and electoral manipulation in favor of the incumbent, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The PDP described the election as fraudulent, claiming the process lacked credibility and failed to meet the standards of … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced that it will provide electoral materials to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) today (Wednesday) for the September 21 Edo State governorship election. This update came from the Resident Electoral Commissioner for Edo State, Dr. Augbum Onuoha, during an interview with The PUNCH on Tuesday, addressing complaints of delays … Read more
Global protests in 2024 are driven by economic hardship, governance issues, and dissatisfaction with policies, leading to widespread unrest in countries like Kenya, Nigeria, India, Bangladesh, Venezuela, and the UK. EKO HOT BLOG reports that as the second half of 2024 unfolds, a wave of protests is sweeping across countries worldwide, with notable unrest in Nigeria, … Read more
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested Hudu Yunusa Ari, the suspended Adamawa Resident Electoral Commissioner. He controversially declared the APC candidate as the winner of the gubernatorial elections during the recently concluded supplementary elections. The police are currently interrogating him and other officials involved in the saga to ascertain the motives behind his alleged … Read more
Three lawyers and support staff of the APC have were arrested by Rivers State Police Command. They were arrested in a hotel room in Port Harcourt over suspicions of printing fake INEC documents. The police have obtained laptops, printers, and several documents, and an investigation is ongoing to establish the veracity of the suspected printed … Read more