Makinde has appealed to Folarin and Adelabu to join hands with him to make Oyo State better. The appeal is coming weeks after he defeated his closest rival from the All Progressives Congress (APC), Teslim Folarin. Makinde was re-elected into office last week after emerging victorious in the March 18 governorship election. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
The Supreme Court has reacted to CJN Ariwoola’s alleged political comments on PDP’s G-5 Governors. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Supreme Court on Saturday in Abuja dissociated the Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, from a political statement on the activities of the five Governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), otherwise … Read more
Seyi Makinde has called on Senator Iyorchia Ayu’s resignation during the South-West PDP meeting EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has insisted that the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Senator Iyorchia Ayu, must resign for the people of the South to feel a sense of belonging … Read more
Atiku Arrives Oyo, Meets With Makinde Amidst Rift With Wike. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential flagbearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has arrived in Ibadan to meet with the Governor of Oyo state, Seyi Makinde. The Former Vice President was received at the Airport by the Deputy Governor of … Read more
Oyo Council of Obas has backed Makinde’s second-term bid. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Council of Obas in Oyo state, on Friday declared its support for governor Seyi Makinde’s re-election bid in 2023, stating that the good works being done by the administration across the state should continue beyond 2023. Speaking on … Read more
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has handed the staff of office to Oba Lekan Balogun as the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadan. This was during the new monarch’s coronation ceremony held in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the ceremony was graced by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and former Vice … Read more
Stop further comments over Olubadan throne group urges Ibadan indigenes EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes has urged the sons and daughters of Ibadanland to stop further comments over the throne of the late Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Salliu Adetunj Aje Ogugunniso I, that is currently vacant. This is according … Read more