G-5 governors

PDP Leaders Dump Atiku, Back Seyi Makinde for 2027 Presidential Race

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Key figures within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are reportedly shifting their support from former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde as their preferred candidate for the 2027 presidential elections. This development follows a recent effort by PDP governors to mediate peace among warring factions within the party. Despite attempts to … Read more

Wike Breaks Silence, Opens Up On PDP Membership Status

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Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and immediate past governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has reaffirmed his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) despite recent frictions and threats of expulsion from party chieftains. Recall that Wike’s political journey took an unexpected turn during the run-up to … Read more

PDP Crisis: G-5 Governors Seeking Appointment, Protection From Persecution, Says Atiku

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Eko Hot Blog reports that Former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, has said the G-5, consisting of former governor Nyesom Wike, Samuel Ortom, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi and Okezie Ikpeazu of Rivers, Benue, Enugu and Abia states are only seeking appointment and protection from prosecution from the APC led federal government. Atiku made this known in  a statement … Read more

PDP In Disarray As Akume Plots Defection Of G-5 Governors To APC

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Eko Hot Blog reports that Deliberations have reportedly commenced that would see the five aggrieved Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leaders under the aegis of the G-5 dump the party for the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general election. The G-5 is made up of Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and former governors … Read more

PDP Leaders Conducts Post-Election Evaluation Amidst Absence Of G-5 Governors

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Eko Hot Blog reports that Prominent leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) met on Tuesday in Abuja to review the party’s performance at the last General election. The meeting, which was chaired by the Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, listed 183 chieftains from across the six geopolitical zones for attendance Damagum canvassed the need … Read more

‘His Ties Are Here And He Will Soon Return Home’, Ayu Reveals PDP Governor Leaving Wike’s 5G Soon

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Ayu

Ayu has revealed that one of the G-5 Governors will soon return to the PDP. Ayu spoke at the PDP Presidential Campaign rally in Benue. According to him, the Benue governor has ‘nowhere’ to go but return to the PDP. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator … Read more

PDP: Why Wike, G-5 Governors Escaped Suspension

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G-5 Governors

Wike and the G-5 Governors were not among the members recently suspended. Former Governor of Enugu, ex-Governor, Ayodele Fayose’s son and some PDP candidates in Imo, Enugu and Ekiti State were suspended. The G-5 governors have expressed their displeasure with northern dominance in key positions in the party. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the crisis … Read more

Again, Wike Dares PDP To Sack Him, G5 Govs

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Wike has again dared PDP to sack him and the G5 governors. The members of the G5 are Wike, Samuel Ortom (Benue), Ifeanyi Ugwanyi (Enugu), Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia) and Seyi Makinde (Oyo). The five aggrieved governors are demanding the replacement of Ayu with a southerner to correct “regional imbalance” in the PDP. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more

‘Losers! You Can’t Influence Election Outcome’ – APC Chieftain Blasts G-5 Governors

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G-5 Governors

A Chieftain of the APC has described the PDP’s G-5 Governors as losers. The five PDP governors include Nyesom Wike (Rivers), Samuel Ortom (Benue), Seyi Makinde (Oyo), Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia), and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (Enugu). Nabena stated that the electoral reforms introduced by the INEC will make it impossible for any governor to manipulate election outcomes. … Read more

‘We are Unanimously Endorsing A Presidential Candidate’ – G-5 Governors Dispell Confusion

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G-5 Governors

The G-5 Governors have stated that they are united in selecting a presidential candidate. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the five aggrieved Governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), known as the G-5, on Thursday said they are united. This online media platform gathered that the governors stated this at the Mapo Hall in Ibadan, … Read more

2023: G-5 Governors May Not All Be On The Same Page In Their Choices of Presidential Candidates

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G-5 Governors

It has been reported that the G-5 governors may pick individual candidates to support. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the strategies of the five aggrieved governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), better known as the G-5, to unveil their preferred presidential candidate have been revealed. Following their decision to abandon the presidential candidate of … Read more

‘There Will Be A Crack’ – Powerful Prophecies Emerge About Wike, G-5 Governors

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Powerful prophecies have emerged about Wike and G-5 governors. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the founder and senior pastor of the Champions Royal Assembly, Prophet Joshua Iginla, has released a powerful prophecy about aggrieved governors on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), popularly known as the G-5. The G-5 consists of Rivers State … Read more

2023: What Would Happen To G-5 Governors If They Get Expelled By PDP – INEC

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INEC has opened up on fate of the G-5 Governors, if they get expelled by PDP.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that the candidacy of the G-5 governors will still remain intact even if they are expelled from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

The electoral body stated this in an interview while speaking with the People’s Gazette.

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The spokesman of the commission, Festus Okoye explained that the candidacy of the aggrieved governors will not have an adverse effect in the 2023 election if they lose their place in the PDP.

“All the candidates that their names have been submitted will remain candidates until elections are over,” Okoye explained.

The INEC spokesperson also said that a political party lacks the power to replace any candidate, considering that the 2023 Elections are barely weeks away.

No political party can substitute any candidate,” Okoye stressed, adding that “they will remain the candidates of the political party that nominated them.”

The G-5 governors are Governors Nyesom Wike, Seyi Makinde, Samuel Ortom, Okezie Ikpeazu and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi.

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The governors revolted against the leadership of Iyorchia Ayu, the PDP national chairman. They asked him to resign over allegations of corruption and failure to honour his own words, where he reportedly promised to resign if the PDP’s presidential candidate emerged from the North.

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Ortom’s Senatorial Bid Could Be Threatened Over Conspiracy With G-5 Governors – Reports

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Sources have revealed that Ortom’s Senatorial bid could be at risk over conspiracy with G-5 governors. EKO HOT BLOG reports that despite the five aggrieved governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) working to endorse either Labour Party’s Peter Obi or Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress, Governor Samuel Ortom’s senatorial bid is not … Read more

Wike, Other G-5 Governors To Return To Nigeria On Friday – Reports

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Wike and other G-5 governors will return to Nigeria on Friday.  EKO HOT BLOG reports that the aggrieved Governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), popularly known as G5 Governors, are set to return to Nigeria on Friday. A source familiar with happenings around them gave the information, saying barring any last-minute change, the Governors … Read more

2023: Details Of Tinubu’s Meeting With Wike, G-5 Governors Emerge

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Tinubu

Details of Tinubu’s meeting G-5 Governors have emerged. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, has reportedly met with the five aggrieved governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), popularly called G5, in London, the United Kingdom. Governors Nyesom Wike (Rivers), Seyi Makinde (Oyo), Okezie Ikpeazu … Read more

PDP Makes Move To Battle G-5 Governors Ahead Of Presidential Endorsement – Reports

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G-5 Governors

PDP is making moves to tackle the G-5 Governors ahead of presidential endorsement. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that reports have indicated that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will be forced to invoke articles of its constitution to combat threats to its electoral fortunes by the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, and his four aggrieved colleagues. … Read more

Atiku Is Not God – Wike’s Ally Slams Dino Melaye Over Comment On G-5 Governors

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Dino Melaye

Wike’s ally has replied Dino Melaye’s comment on the G-5 Governors. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chairman, Publicity and Communications Committee, Rivers State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Campaign Council, Ogbonna Nwuke, has slammed former Senator, Dino Melaye, over his recent comments. Melaye had warned the five aggrieved governors of the PDP against ditching the … Read more

‘Dump Atiku and End Your Career’ – Dino Melaye Warns Wike, G-5 Governors

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Dino Melaye

Dino Melaye has warned Wike and the G-5 Governors on dumping Atiku. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the spokesman for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Campaign Council, Senator Dino Melaye has warned the five aggrieved governors about the fate that would await them should they dump Atiku Abubakar for an opposition candidate. The G5 … Read more

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