Despite some considering the 2023 presidential polls being controversial, Femi Falana, a human rights lawyer has stated the positives from the February 25 polls. According to Falana, the myth of a political structure has been destroyed but rather it shows how the people are the structure and how they can be the structure. Falana also … Read more
Buhari has declared the Feb 25 election as one of the best in recent times. Recall that Tinubu was declared the winner of the election by INEC and it sparked controversy. According to the president it is an improvement of the past elections. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has described the February … Read more
INEC declared APC’s Tinubu winner of the 2023 presidential election in the early hours of Wednesday, March 1. Peter Obi of the Labour Party swiftly rejected the outcome, claiming he won the poll. He recently said that he won in Rivers State although INEC declared APC the winner in the state. Eko Hot Blog reports … Read more
INEC has finally granted Peter Obi’s legal team access to inspect BVAS following pressure. The approval by the electoral umpire comes following the threats by the LP to mobilize for a nationwide protest. Tanko Yunusa, the spokesperson for the Labour Party presidential campaign council, confirmed the development to journalists. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the … Read more
Labour Party legal representatives are currently in a meeting with INEC. The meeting is being held at the commission’s national headquarters. Dr. Livy Uzoukwu led the 60 lawyers, and he is expected to brief journalists after the meeting. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the legal team of the Labour Party is currently in a meeting … Read more
By Praise Ben In due course, a thorough analysis of the February 25 presidential poll in Nigeria will be conducted and recorded for historical reference. But for now, those who botched the election and restricted the people’s ability to openly choose their leader already bear the stigma of infamy. As Nigerians gear up for the … Read more
A top official has revealed why INEC couldn’t transmit election results. Recall that the INEC failed to upload the Feburary 25 election online, despite promises to do so. According to the top official it was a technical glitch caused it. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a top official of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) … Read more
NNPP has drag INEC to court for allegedly omitting their logo from ballot papers. According to NNPP Senatorial candidate of Nasarawa West, the party logo was not clearly captured by INEC during polls on Feburary 25. Aliyu-Wadada of the SDP won with 96,488 votes. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nasarawa West senatorial candidate of … Read more
Former Nigerian senator, Dino Melaye who stood as spokesman for the Atiku campaign, has called for the resignation of the INEC chairman. This follows response to the Peoples Democratic Party calling on investigation into the INEC boss over alleged manipulation of election results. However, Mahmud Yakubu maintains his innocence regarding the allegations and has threatened … Read more
LP has given INEC a 3-day ultimatum to obey court order on BVAS Inspection. A spokesman of the LP stated in an interview, that the commission has decided to go against the court order. Recall that the court earlier granted LP permission to inspect the BVAS machines before reconfiguration. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the … Read more
INEC has revealed why political parties are barred from witnessing BVAS reconfiguration. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has explained why it can’t allow political parties to witness the backup or reconfiguration of the bimodal voter accreditation system (BVAS) machines. The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi … Read more
INEC Chairman has threatened to sue PDP for defamation over election handling allegations. Mahmood challenged PDP to provide evidence of election manipulation in court. According to Mahmood, the Commission does not rig elections, PDP should pursue case in court with evidence. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) … Read more
Shekarau will not be returning to the senate until at least 2027. He had won the Kano Central senatorial district election. But the Supreme Court has ruled that he wasn’t the authentic candidate of his party. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Supreme Court has sacked former Governor of Kano State, Ibrahim Shekarau, as the … Read more
INEC is planning to reconfigure BVAS machines after LP’s presidential candidate requested to examine election materials. The Court of Appeal in Abuja granted INEC’s request to reconfigure BVAS used for the presidential election. The LP has faulted INEC’s claim of backing up BVAS data without witnesses. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral … Read more
Court ordered INEC to allow 2 voters to use Temporary Voter Cards in upcoming elections. The commission intends to appeal the court judgment. According to the judge, the plaintiffs were duly registered, and their data base were captured captured by the INEC. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed … Read more
Labour party has lost suit seeking to compel INEC to transmit result. The Judge stated that INEC is at liberty to prescribe or choose how election results shall be transmitted. The LP sought two injunctive reliefs in the event that the question was resolved in its favour EKO HOT BLOG reports that a suit filed … Read more
The INEC has explained the relationship between BVAS and IReV. According to the Commission the BVAS are used to transmit result from Polling unit to the IReV. This is coming after INEC announced the postponement of the State Governorship and House of Assembly elections. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC … Read more
The LP campaign DG has revealed that the party is compiling it result of the 2023 presidential election. According to the DG the party will produce its own result just like every polling unit agent. This is coming after the LP has been granted permission to inspect BVAS. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Director … Read more
A Court has ordered INEC to transmit Governorship poll results electronically. The order was made by Justice Peter Lifu during the delivery of judgment on a lawsuit filed by the Labour Party and 41 other plaintiffs. According to the judge, the court had the authority to hear the case because it was initiated in compliance … Read more
Wale Raji is currently serving a second term in the House of Representatives. He was elected for a third term in the February 25 national assembly election. The lawmaker was among more than 300 reps-elect who received their certificates of return on Wednesday. Eko Hot Blog reports that Wale Raji, the lawmaker representing Epe Federal … Read more