Leadership choice favors Atiku over Wike Friendship is different from leadership decisions Political disagreements are about principle, not personal rifts Former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal has declared that he would support former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, if faced with a choice for national leadership. Speaking … Read more
Jonathan says 2015 election exposed him to deep political betrayals. He praised ex-Chief of Staff Oghiadomhe as a rare loyal friend. Politicians in Nigeria lack consistency and trust, Jonathan lamented. Former President Goodluck Jonathan has described Nigerian politics as a system deeply riddled with betrayal, recalling his personal experiences during the 2015 general elections. Jonathan … Read more
Jonathan claims betrayal by PDP insiders Blames Adamu Mu’azu, Northern elites, IGP Anger with party drove his distance from PDP Former President Goodluck Jonathan has stated that his unexpected loss in the 2015 presidential election was the result of betrayal from within his own party. Eko Hot Blog reports that Jonathan, in his book Against … Read more
Patience Jonathan: I Won’t Return to the Villa, I Need Peace Her comments come amid growing pressure on her husband to run for Presidency in 2027 “The hardship in Nigeria is too much. If God has helped you out of it, you should thank him” Former First Lady Patience Jonathan has ruled out any possibility … Read more
Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri has revealed how former President Goodluck Jonathan significantly influenced his political journey, shaping his path to the National Assembly and his current role as governor. EKO HOT BLOG reports that speaking in Yenagoa during a service of songs for the late Madam Ani-Gunn Rhoda Ikiogha, mother of Chief Diekivie Ikiogha, … Read more
Amid reports suggesting that the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has invited former President Goodluck Jonathan to join the 2027 presidential race on its platform, the party’s Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Ibrahim Abdullahi, has publicly denied these claims in an interview with BBC Hausa. Abdullahi stated that the PDP did not issue its presidential ticket … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged former President Goodluck Jonathan to contest the 2027 presidential election under its platform. In an interview, the Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Ibrahim Abdullahi, emphasized that it would be regrettable if Jonathan considered another party for his presidential ambitions. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal … Read more
A group known as Team New Nigeria (TNN) has sparked speculation about former President Goodluck Jonathan’s potential return to politics in 2027 by displaying campaign posters across strategic locations in Kano State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the posters, featuring Jonathan’s image and the slogan, Team New Nigeria 2027: The Goodluck Nigeria Needs—Dr Goodluck Jonathan,”* … Read more
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has urged Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara to remain steadfast despite the political challenges confronting his administration. Addressing the ongoing tensions between Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, now Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Jonathan described the challenges as opportunities for growth, likening them to battles that prepare one … Read more
Former President Goodluck Jonathan was conferred with the title Eze Udo 1 of Nigeria (King of Peace) by the Etche Traditional Rulers Council during the 10th anniversary celebration of HRH Dr. Ken O. Nwala, King of the Etche Kingdom, in Rivers State. Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State also received the title Dike Oha 1 … Read more
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has urged Nigerians to eschew ethnic sentiments, stressing that such divisions hinder the growth and development of Nigeria as a nation. Jonathan made this call at the 20th anniversary celebration of the Wellmann Group in Effurun, Delta State, on Tuesday. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: Russia Opens Doors to Migrants Amid Workforce Shortage … Read more
Contrary to circulating claims, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has not made any statements about restoring electoral integrity in Nigeria. This rumor surfaced after former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan congratulated Trump on his election victory in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Jonathan wrote, “Dear President Trump, I extend my … Read more
Powerful political figures from northern Nigeria are intensifying efforts to draft former President Goodluck Jonathan into the 2027 presidential race. Their strategy is grounded in the understanding that Jonathan, who served as president from 2011 to 2015, is eligible for one more four-year term under the 1999 Constitution, which allows a maximum of two terms … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to attend the burial of the late President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, in Imo State. Charles Amadi (Chalvon), Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee, revealed this during a press briefing in Owerri, outlining the week-long schedule of activities leading up to the burial on November … Read more
Senator Ali Ndume, representing Southern Borno, has credited former President Goodluck Jonathan for effectively combating the Boko Haram insurgency in the final months of his administration by engaging Private Military Consultants (PMCs). Speaking at the 10th Senate retreat on reviewing the 1999 constitution in Kano, Ndume emphasized the significant impact of this approach. He explained … Read more
Former President Goodluck Jonathan, on Thursday, denied suspending former Central Bank Governor, Dr Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, now Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, for alleging that $49.8bn went missing from the government’s coffers. Jonathan, who insisted that no such money went missing, said the CBN leadership under Sanusi cooked up the allegation. The former President … Read more
Former First Lady Dame Patience Jonathan has clarified her husband, Goodluck Jonathan’s stance on the 2027 presidential election, stating that he has no intention of running for office. There had been growing calls from political stakeholders urging the former president to consider vying for the presidency again in 2027. However, speaking during an event hosted … Read more
The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed strong support for former President Goodluck Jonathan’s potential candidacy in the 2027 presidential election. In recent weeks, rumours have circulated that northern elites and politicians are growing dissatisfied with President Bola Tinubu’s administration, with some quietly advocating for a change in leadership in the next election. EDITOR’S … Read more
Former presidents and former state governors have passed a vote of confidence on President Bola Tinubu. EKO HOT BLOG reports that former Presidents Muhammadu Buhari, Goodluck Jonathan, who attended the Council of State meeting on Tuesday physically, and all other former presidents who attended virtually, passed a vote of confidence in President Bola Tinubu. EDITOR’S … Read more
There are intrigues over the appointment of President Tinubu’s ADC as Elemona of Ilemona land. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lt Col. Nurudeen Yusuf, President Bola Tinubu’s Aide-De-Camp (ADC), has been officially appointed the new Elemona of Ilemona land in Oyun local government area of Kwara state. EDITOR’S PICKS Lagos Water Corporation Staff Get Hygiene … Read more