CUPP has again raised an alarm over the plot to remove INEC chair. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) on Wednesday raised alarm over an alleged plot to remove the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Professor Mahmood Yakubu i,n order to compromise the 2023 general elections. … Read more
INEC has declared it has completely ‘murdered’ election rigging In Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has announced that elections rigging has been completely ‘murdered’ in Nigeria following the signing of the Electoral Act, 2022, and the Bimodal Voter Registration System, BVAS, coupled with other strict measures launched by … Read more
Ngige has blasted Jega over his recent comment on the ASUU strike. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, has berated the former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Attahiru Jega, over his comment on the ongoing strike embarked on by the Academic Staff Union of … Read more
Some political parties have missed out as INEC released the list of governorship candidates across the country. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final list of candidates that will contest the governorship and houses of assembly election in 28 states of the federation in the 2023 elections. … Read more
INEC To Deploy Undercover Agents To Polling Units EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has hinted on plans to deploy undercover agents to pulling units for the 2023 general elections, in a bid to cut down on the menace of vote buying. The INEC Chairman on Information and Voter … Read more
Abducted INEC Official Found Dead In Anambra EKO HOT BLOG reports that the body of Duruocha Osita Joel, an official of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) who was abducted on Wednesday, has been discovered in Anambra State. The development was confirmed by the electoral body’s National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education … Read more
Peter Obi Postpones Campaign Council Inauguration EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has reportedly postponed the inauguration of his campaign councils. This online media platform reports that the embargo placed on political campaigns by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been lifted today, September … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has provided an explanation for why it is unable to replace Ibrahim Shekarau, a former governor of Kano State, as the New Nigeria People Party (NNPP) senatorial candidate. Eko Hot Blog reports that despite defecting from the party on August 29, Mr. Shekarau’s name was on the INEC final … Read more
INEC Issues Fresh Warnings To All Political Parties, Candidates EKO HOT BLOG reports that the political parties have been warned by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to desist from any form of abusive language or hate speech ahead of the commencement of the 2023 general elections campaign. The electoral body called on the … Read more
Court Fixes Date For Judgement In Machina’s Suit Against Lawan EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Federal High Court sitting in Damaturu, Yobe State has fixed September 28 for judgement in a suit filed by the winner of the All Progressives Congress’ senatorial primary election for Yobe North, Bashir Machina. The suit filed … Read more
PDP: Wike To Speak On Party Crisis On Friday EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has announced a plan to speak on the crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Friday. According to Channels Television, Governor Wike will be speaking on the state of the main opposition … Read more
2023: Atiku, Obi, Tinubu, Others Make INEC’s Presidential Candidates’ List EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has listed the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s Atiku Abubakar; All Progressives Congress (APC)’s Bola Tinubu, Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP), and others as presidential candidates for next year’s poll. This … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately delete the Zamfara Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the March 11, 2023 governorship election immediately. Eko Hot Blog reports that Justice Aminu Aliyu of Federal High Court, Gusau had, on Friday ruled that the PDP governorship primary election … Read more
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Kano State said it had uncovered plans by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to induce voters. Eko Hot Blog reports that the opposition on Monday said the ruling party was set to purchase Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of the 2023 elections. EDITORS PICK JUST IN: Drama As … Read more
Seven million aggrieved Nigerians have sued INEC over its failure to allow them to complete their voter registration EKO HOT BLOG reports that twenty-four Nigerians have filed a lawsuit against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for “failing to give them and other seven million Nigerians adequate time and opportunity to complete their voter … Read more
Why Conducting Elections In Nigeria Is Expensive – INEC EKO HOT BLOG reports that Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday gave an insight into why much funds went into the conduct of elections. Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, the INEC Chairman, gave the insight while responding to questions at an interactive session with the … Read more
Akpabio: We’re Yet To Receive Certified Court Judgement – INEC EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission on Thursday said it is yet to receive the recent court judgement on the former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio. A Federal High Court in Abuja had earlier ordered INEC … Read more
Court has ordered INEC to accept Akpabio as APC senatorial aspirant. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Federal High Court in Abuja, on Thursday ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to accept and publish the name of Godswill Akpabio as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Akwa Ibom North/West senatorial … Read more
PDP Crisis: Ayu Jets Out Of Nigeria Amid Calls For Resignation EKO HOT BLOG reports that amidst calls for his resignation, the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Iyorchia Ayu is to embark on a medical trip to Europe on Wednesday. A crisis emerged following, PDP presidential candidate, former Vice … Read more
PDP, APC Internal Crisis Stalling Formation Of Campaign Councils EKO HOT BLOG reports that the two major political parties, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and All Progressives Congress (APC), are yet to name a full presidential campaign council because of internal lobbying and crisis. This online media platform gathered that the Independent National Electoral … Read more