APC Bags N720m from 16 governorship aspirants in Ondo State ahead of primary election. Expression of Interest form sold for N10m, Nomination form for N40m; female aspirants and persons with disabilities given concessions. National Working Committee of APC settles for direct primary to pick Ondo governorship flag bearer; notifies INEC accordingly. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … 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
Edo PDP picks Osarodion Ogie, current SSG, as running mate for Asue Ighodalo. Ogie’s selection aims to boost party’s chances in September 21 election, supported by Governor Obaseki. PDP expresses confidence in Ighodalo and Ogie’s candidacy, announces official unveiling later. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Edo State Peoples Democratic Party has picked the current Secretary … Read more
APC announces start of sale for Expression of Interest and Nomination forms for Ondo State governorship election on April 3. Expression of Interest form priced at N10m, Nomination Form at N40m; female aspirants and persons with disabilities given concession. National Organising Secretary, Sulaiman Argungu, discloses details via party’s official communication platform. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
President Tinubu expresses confidence in APC’s success in the Edo guber election. He pledges unwavering support during an event in Abuja. Tinubu commends party leadership in Edo, especially praising Senator Adams Oshiomhole. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu expressed confidence that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is poised for success in the upcoming Edo … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Tuesday, formally declared his intention to contest the November 16 governorship election in the state. Aiyedatiwa, surrounded by his loyalists and supporters, made the declaration at the Gani Fawehinmi Arcade, Akure, amid fanfare. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Bandits Attack Sokoto, Kidnap Several Tsangaya Students Katsina Children … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that on Thursday, the Peoples Democratic Party clarified that it has not designated its governorship ticket to any senatorial district in Ondo State for the upcoming November 16, 2024, governorship election. The party ensured all aspirants of an equitable competition, announcing that Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State and his Osun State … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship in Kogi State, Senator Dino Melaye, has reflected on the outcome of the November 11 election, saying the three zones must collaborate to produce a governor in the state. Melaye, who said this at dinner he hosted for members of his campaign organisation in … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has been ordered to pay the sum of N500 million to the governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Murtala Ajaka, for violating his fundamental rights. The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday gave the ordered. EDITOR’S PICKS APC Wins In … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Supreme Court, on Tuesday, dismissed a suit filed by Emeka Ihedioha of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Imo State. This online media understands that Ihedioha had approached the apex court seeking to be issued a certificate of return as the rightful Governor of Imo State. Ihedioha claimed that … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State claims to have discovered a scheme by Governor Douye Diri to falsely implicate Timipre Sylva, the party candidate in the last governorship election. The party alleges that the plot involves using an anti-corruption agency to harass Sylva and pressure him to drop … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kogi State has condemned the outcome of the governorship election in the state. According to PDP, the result of the governorship election held on November 11, 2023, as announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), cannot stand. EDITOR’S PICKS Nationwide Strike: NLC Sends … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chairman of Lokoja Local Government Council, Kogi State, Muhammed Danasabe Muhammed, is dead. This online media platform gathered that Muhammed was confirmed dead around 4.30 am at a hospital in Lokoja, the state capital. The Council Chairman was rushed to the hospital after he slumped at his residence. EDITOR’S … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Former President, Goodluck Jonathan, has endorsed the Governor of Bayelsa State and the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Douye Diri for a second term in the upcoming governorship election on Saturday. According to Jonathan, Diri should be encouraged to complete a second term in office because of the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has stated that he is solidly behind the re-election bid of the governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma. The president said this at the flag-off of the All Progressives Congress governorship campaign in Imo. Represented by the Vice President, Kashim Shettima, Tinubu said all hands must be … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Court of Appeal on Thursday granted the Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate in Delta State, Ken Pela approval to return to the Delta State Election Tribunal to continue his petition challenging the election of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). This online media platform understands the … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that Sa’idu Umar, the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) candidate in the March 18 governorship candidate has lined up 31 witnesses to nullify the victory of Gov. Ahmad Aliyu of APC and his Deputy, Idris Gobir in the election. Umar said this at the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Sokoto on Thursday. The witnesses … Read more
Seven Imo State PDP Committee members, including the publicity secretary, have resigned and left the party. They accused the candidate of unsuitability and intimidation, citing violence and erosion of democratic values. Their new party affiliation remains undisclosed, emphasizing the need for a more inclusive system. EKO HOT BLOG reports that seven members of the Imo … Read more
Dino Melaye, the PDP candidate for the Kogi State governorship election, has been meeting with party leaders and elders from the state, traditional rulers, and religious leaders. He recently visited former PDP chairman Ahmadu Ali, who poured libation and prayed for his success in the upcoming election. Melaye has pledged to prioritize unity among … Read more
The Adamawa State Government has ordered an investigation into the “illegal” declaration of the APC governorship candidate during the April 15 supplementary polls. The declaration was later deemed illegal by the INEC returning officer, who declared the PDP candidate as the winner of the election. The state government has called for the prosecution of those … Read more