A bill proposing a six-year single term for the office of the president and state governors has failed to pass in the House of Representatives. The bill, introduced by Honourable Ikenga Ugochinyere, sought to amend the Constitution to establish a single six-year term for the president and state governors, and to introduce a rotational system … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has instructed all political parties in Edo State to stop their campaign activities before the governorship election scheduled for Saturday. In a statement issued by Sam Olumekun, INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman of Information and Voter Education Committee, the commission specified that all campaigns must end by midnight on … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Julius Abure’s claim to the position of Labour Party National Chairman as “illegal and unconstitutional.” INEC clarified its position in a counter-affidavit submitted by Ayuba Mohammed, an Executive Officer in its Litigation and Prosecution Department, in response to a lawsuit filed by the Labour Party (Suit NO. … Read more
INEC disavows Labour Party’s national convention in Anambra. Chief Press Secretary confirms INEC did not monitor the convention. Labour Party relocated convention from Umuahia to Nnewi, informing INEC of venue change. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) disavows Wednesday’s national convention of the Labour Party, held in Anambra. Mr. Rotimi Oyekanmi, … Read more
Edo Guber: INEC To Release Details Of Governorship Candidates’ Credentials Saturday Candidate particulars, including academic credentials, displayed at state and local government offices. INEC urges scrutiny and challenges to false information as per Electoral Act. EKO HOT BLOG reports that before the September 21, 2024, Edo State governorship election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Electoral Act Amendment Bill scaled through a second reading by the House of Representatives on Wednesday, February 7. EDITOR’S PICKS [JUST IN] Rerun: APC’s Mustapha Declared Yobe East Senator JUST IN: Millions of Naira Lost As Fire Guts Ibadan Market JUST IN: Former IGP Ehindero’s Son Wins Ondo House Of … Read more
INEC has released a list of 74 candidates to partake in by-elections for Feb 3. The elections include 2 senatorial districts in Ebonyi, Yobe and 4 federal constituencies. Candidates will vie for vacant state assembly seats in Guma, Benue, Chibok, and Chikun. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has unveiled the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports the Former INEC Chairman, Prof Attahiru Jega, has urged amendments to the Electoral Act of 2022, noting its historic importance in Nigeria’s electoral history while emphasizing the need for improvement. Speaking at a retreat organized for senators by the NILDS in Akwa Ibom State, Jega proposed key changes. First, he recommended … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has accused the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal (PEPT) of ridiculing him when it upheld the victory of President Bola Tinubu. Recall that the Tribunal, on September 6, 2023, dismissed the petitions filed by the former Vice President and … Read more
The PEPC has admitted two video flash drives as evidence in Obi’s petition against President Tinubu. The videos, obtained through a subpoenaed witness, feature interviews with INEC officials. The court has adjourned for the videos to be presented and further proceedings to take place. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) … Read more
Peter Obi’s petition challenging the outcome of the presidential election has been adjourned. Obi’s legal team cited the unexpected development as the reason for their inability to present vital documents supporting their claim of election rigging. The court has granted the adjournment while Obi’s team assures their presence and determination to proceed with the case. … Read more
Peter Obi has lined up 50 witnesses to testify and tender evidence that the 2023 presidential election was rigged. He has requested seven weeks to present his case before the court due to hiccups encountered at the INEC while awaiting documents he had requested. Obi challenges Tinubu’s eligibility to contest the presidential election. Eko Hot … Read more
The PEPC has again adjourned Atiku’s petition challenging Tinubu’s victory. The hearing has been rescheduled to Friday. Justice Haruna Tsammani adjourned the case in order to hear more pre-hearing testimony on the petition. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential Election Petition Court, PEPC, sitting in Abuja has further adjourned the petition of the candidate … Read more
The Labour Party’s Lamidi Apapa faction has rejected calls for interim government. They stated that Tinubu’s inauguration has no bearing on the ongoing legal dispute over the presidential election. The faction maintains that the Nigerian Constitution and Electoral Act do not allow for a vacuum and only death or incapacity can prevent the president-elect from … Read more
INEC has declared that it will not nullify the 2023 Nigerian presidential election despite allegations of infractions. The electoral body maintains that the election was free, fair, and credible and conducted in substantial compliance with the Electoral Act and its Regulations and Guidelines. The use of technology enhanced the ease, credibility, transparency, and integrity of … Read more
Police have warned voters to refrain from bringing dogs and other pets to the polling stations. CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi gave the warning in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. According to him, “bringing dogs to polling units on election day is against the regulations stipulated in the Electoral Act.” EKO HOT BLOG reports that the … Read more
INEC has declared it has completely ‘murdered’ election rigging In Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has announced that elections rigging has been completely ‘murdered’ in Nigeria following the signing of the Electoral Act, 2022, and the Bimodal Voter Registration System, BVAS, coupled with other strict measures launched by … Read more
Peter Obi Denies $150m Diaspora Funding EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi on Tuesday denied his campaign has received $150m in donation from diaspora sources. A group under the aegis of Tinubu-Shettima Connect had urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to disqualify Obi over … Read more
INEC has warned against campaigning in churches and mosques, says violators risk imprisonment EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission has warned political parties and candidates against the use of masqueraders, public facilities and religious centres for campaigns. EDITOR’S PICK: 2023 Election: Be Careful Of Your Statements, Nigerians Are Watching – … Read more
Buhari has signed bills on electoral act, money laundering, terrorism EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has given assent to some major bills. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: NLC Petitions Buhari, Demands Immediate Investigation Of State Govs BREAKING: Prominent APC Senatorial Candidate Dies At Abuja (PHOTO) BREAKING: High Court Proscribes Curfew For … Read more