The Federal High Court in Kano has nullified the candidacy of Abia State governor-elect, Alex Otti, in the March 18 governorship election. The court ruled that the Labour Party’s selection process, including Otti’s emergence as the candidate, did not comply with the requirements of the electoral act. As a result, the Labour Party has filed … Read more
The Presidential Election Petition Court has dismissed the application. The court stated that the application lacks merit and cannot be granted without proper frameworks and policies. In a unanimous decision, the court rejects the request for live streaming. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a significant development, the Presidential Election Petition Court held its session … Read more
The Acting Chairman of the Labour party in Anambra has demised report of Tinubu’s Alleged involvement in Faction Party crisis. According to him, the allegations were untrue and biased. He also stated that Julius Abure still remains in suspension. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Mr. Peter Okoye, the acting Chairman of the Labour Party … Read more
Peter Obi has lined up 50 witnesses to testify and tender evidence that the 2023 presidential election was rigged. He has requested seven weeks to present his case before the court due to hiccups encountered at the INEC while awaiting documents he had requested. Obi challenges Tinubu’s eligibility to contest the presidential election. Eko Hot … Read more
The PDP challenges claims made by Abia Governor-elect, Alex Otti regarding the Kano Court ruling which sacked him. The court nullified the candidature of all Labour Party candidates in Abia and Kano states. The PDP is exploring legal options to recover its mandate despite denying involvement in the case. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Peoples … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a significant legal development, Justice Hamza Muazu of the FCT High Court has issued an order of stay execution on the suspension of Julius Abure, the National Chairman of the Labour Party, along with other party executives. The suspension had previously been imposed by the party. The court … Read more
Fani-Kayode has criticized Atiku and Peter Obi for their comments on the phone conversation between Antony Bliken and Bola Tinubu. The PDP and LP presidential candidates berated the US government for having a conversation with Tinubu. Fani-Kayode advised Atiku and Obi to stop lamenting about the call and move on. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Despite recent humiliation, the factional Leader of the Labour Party, Lamidi Apapa stormed Tribunal on Friday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lamidi Apapa, the factional leader of the Labour Party (LP), has once again made his appearance at the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal. Apapa was captured seated comfortably, attentively listening to the ongoing proceedings within … Read more
Human rights activist and LP supporter, SarkiB, has survived a ghastly car accident on his way to Nasarawa State after attending a court hearing. He narrowly escaped death and expressed gratitude to God for his survival. The accident occurred shortly after the factional chairman of LP, Lamidi Apapa, laid a curse on the person who … Read more
Lamidi Apapa has revealed his plans if invited for ‘reconciliation talks’ with Tinubu. Apapa stated that he will consult with the party’s executive before making any decision to meet with Tinubu. The Labour Party is experiencing a leadership tussle between the Abure and Apapa factions, leading to a clash at the Presidential Election Petition Court … Read more
Akpabio is currently seeking the support of the Labour Party, NNPP As Senate Presidential Candidate Campaign Heating up Akpabio and his campaign team met with the two opposition parties alongside his running mate, Barau Jibril. Akpabio confirmed that the President-elect met with the presidential candidate of the NNPP, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. Eko Hot Blog reports … Read more
Lamidi Apapa, the factional National Chairman of the Labour Party, has faced harassment and opposition from party supporters at the Presidential Petition Tribunal. Despite this backlash, Apapa has vowed to appear in court once again on Friday. He believes that his authority as the authentic acting National Chairman of the party Eko Hot Blog reports … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress has disavowed Lamidi Apapa, the factional Chairman of the Labour Party. The NLC accuseD Apapa of being a disruptive outsider working on behalf of political actors who seek to undermine the party’s existence. They also strongly oppose any effort to have Apapa imposed as the Chairman of the Labour Party. Eko … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the appearance of Lamidi Apapa, the factional chairman of the Labour Party (LP), at the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal, Abuja, on Wednesday, did not go down well with some supporters of the party. Upon his arrival at the court on Wednesday, Apapa confronted Akin Osuntokun, the director-general of Peter Obi’s … Read more
There was a minor commotion at the Presidential Election Petitions Court session in Abuja when two different individuals claimed to represent the Labour Party. The five-man panel of the court refused to recognize either individual, only accepting Peter Obi’s announcement as the first petitioner. The party is reportedly embroiled in a leadership crisis after the … Read more
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election is attending the presidential election petition tribunal hearing in Abuja. Other officials from LP, including the Director-General and national women leader, were also present. There was a mild drama when Lamidi Apapa arrived as the acting chairman of LP for the hearing. … Read more
Tinubu and Kwankwaso were on opposite sides in the February 25 presidential election. While the former emerged victorious according to figures released by the electoral commission, the latter was far behind. There are now indications that both politicians may work together in the future. Eko Hot Blog reports that President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the … Read more
LP has called for the cancellation of the 2023 presidential election due to controversy over the 25% of votes in Abuja FCT. The LP wants the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, to be sworn in until a substantive president is elected. The party and its candidate are hoping that the election will be declared null and … Read more
Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra State, expresses his concern about the process that brings leaders to office. He is confident that he will become the President of Nigeria and emphasizes the importance of doing the right thing for the country’s progress. Obi Alfred Achebe, chairman of the occasion, expresses hope that Peter Obi will … Read more
On Friday afternoon, there were reports in some media that the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court had “affirmed” Lamidi Apapa as the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP). Apapa is a suspended Deputy National Chairman of the party. He has been in a tussle with the National Chairman of the LP, Barr Julius … Read more