EKO HOT BLOG reports that the anointed aspirant of Governor Godwin Obaseki, Asue Ighodalo has emerged winner of the Edo State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) parallel Governorship Primaries. This online media platform gathered that Ighodalo, former Chairman of Sterling Bank, emerged victorious with 577 votes. EDITOR’S PICKS AFCON 2023: Gov Fubara Rewards Nwabali With N20 Million, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that in response to the Supreme Court’s decision confirming the election victory of Governor Abdullahi Sule of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), some disgruntled party loyalists have organized a protest in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital. The demonstration has led to the complete blockade of Lafia-Jos Road, with supporters of the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Felix Morka, has expressed that while the party has accepted the recent Supreme Court rulings, it does not necessarily agree with the decisions. Morka shared these sentiments during an interview on Channels TV’s “Politics Today.” EDITOR’S PICKS Uzodimma’s Inauguration: Tinubu Meets … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Adamawa State, Umar Ardo, has withdrawn his appeal against Governor Ahmadu Fintiri’s re-election at the Supreme Court. Governor Fintiri contested on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 governorship election. EDITOR’S PICKS Bye-Election: Ani Emerges APC Candidate … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a significant development ahead of the Edo state governorship election slated for September 21, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the price for its Expression of Interest and Nomination forms. As per the schedule released in Abuja, aspirants seeking the party’s ticket will have to shell out a whopping … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the member of the House of Representatives, representing Esan West, Esan Central and Igueben Federal Constituency, and governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party, Marcus Onobun, has stepped down from the race, declaring his total support for Asue Ighodalo, a former Chairman of Sterling Bank Plc. Also, Senator Clifford Ordia said … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that in order to keep the peace before, during, and after the appeal court’s decision on the gubernatorial election, the ruling New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) and the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) signed a peace treaty with the Kano State Police Command. This online media platform had previously reported that … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos has affirmed the victory of Governor Umo Eno in the Akwa Ibom State governorship election. This online media platform understands that the court, on Friday, dismissed the petition filed by Action Alliance (AA) and Accord Party (AP) against Governor Eno. EDITOR’S PICKS Banky … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports the people of Kogi East Senatorial District in Anyigba, turned out in large numbers to express their unwavering support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial candidate, Usman Ododo, pledging to bolster the state’s unity by delivering a resounding victory for the APC in the upcoming November 11 governorship election. Notably, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Friday, vowed that there will be no glitches in the upload of results for the Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi governorship elections on the INEC Result Viewing Portal (IReV). This online media platform recalls that the upload of results was a major issue in the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has stated that the party’s National Secretary and Imo state governorship candidate remains Samuel Anyanwu. The party stated that there was no truth to the claims that the National Working Committee (NWC) has relieved Anyanwu of his position as the National Secretary of the PDP. EDITOR’S … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Labour Party (LP) has warned other political parties in Imo State not to undermine the support of the ‘Obidients family’ for the party’s governorship candidate in the state, Athan Achonu. The party called on other parties to be mindful of the fact that Achonu is the only candidate the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended its governorship campaign in Kogi State ahead of the November 11 governorship election. The governorship campaign was suspended as a mark of respect for Ms Khadijat Yahaya, a member of the party who died after an attack by suspected thugs. EDITOR’S PICKS Police … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) led by Abdullahi Ganduje has released a 495-man list to head the party’s campaign in the November 11 governorship election in Bayelsa State. APC in the list released on Saturday announced the Governor of Gombe State, Inuwa Yahaya as the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has reacted to the verdict of the state governorship election tribunal which affirmed his victory at the polls. Governor Alia in his reaction after the tribunal ruling described the verdict as a “victory for democracy and the rule of law.” EDITOR’S PICKS Ogun Records … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Benue State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Makurdi, the state capital, has upheld the election of Governor Hyacinth Alia of the All Progressives Congress, APC. The tribunal dismissed the petition of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and its governorship candidate in the March 18 poll, Titus Uba, challenging … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal has reacted to the ruling of the governorship election petition tribunal on Monday which affirmed him as the duly elected Governor of the State. The Governor in a reaction through his spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris via a statement on Monday said the victory at … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a notable member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Donatus Nwamkpa, has expressed that the party is not ready to accept the role of an opposition party. This decision stems from their ongoing challenge against the victory of Governor Alex Otti, who won the March 18 governorship election as a … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the results of the Kogi State governorship election on November 11 will be sent electronically straight from polling places to its server. The Resident Electoral Commissioner in Kogi, Prof. Gabriel Longpet, shared this at a media event in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Kano state governorship election petition tribunal on Monday reserved its judgment on the petitions by top political parties in the state over the outcome of the March 18 governorship election. This online media platform gathered that the All Progressives Congress (APC) had filed a petition challenging the declaration of … Read more