The Labour Party’s Lamidi Apapa faction has rejected calls for interim government. They stated that Tinubu’s inauguration has no bearing on the ongoing legal dispute over the presidential election. The faction maintains that the Nigerian Constitution and Electoral Act do not allow for a vacuum and only death or incapacity can prevent the president-elect from … Read more
Senator Shehu Sani has advised Peter Obi to stop apologizing for the actions of his supporters. He urged Obi to allow his followers to take responsibility for their own actions. Sani pointed out that other politicians like Tinubu, Atiku, and Buhari do not apologize for their supporters’ actions. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former … Read more
The Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal has adjourned the petition of Peter Obi, challenging Tinubu’s victory in the February 25 presidential election. The tribunal panel of judges gave the ruling during the hearing on Wednesday, May 10th, 2023. All parties have agreed to streamline documents in contention to hasten the proceedings. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Nobel Laureate Prof Wole Soyinka expressed disapproval of the use of the term “reconciliation” in describing Peter Obi’s visit to him. Soyinka clarified that there were no reconciliation talks held between them and those known as ‘the Obidents.’ Soyinka emphasized the need for truth and restitution in reconciliation, which will be elaborated upon in his … Read more
The Presidential Election Petition Hearing has been adjourned to May 10th. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the tribunal handling petitions regarding the 2023 presidential election has postponed its session to Wednesday, May 10th. The Labour Party’s spokesperson, Kenneth Okonkwo, shared on Monday via a tweet that the presidential election petition tribunal had postponed its sitting … Read more
A Labour Party member of the 10th House of Representatives has expressed his interest in contesting for the speaker’s office. He made this known during a visit by the South-East Young Professionals group to his Abuja office. Osonwa promises to prioritize security-centered bills and motions while advocating for national integration and technological development. EKO HOT … Read more
Peter Obi has congratulated King Charles III and his wife on their coronation as the monarchs of the United Kingdom. He expresses confidence in the new monarch’s desire to champion the protection of the global environment for good. Obi believes that King Charles III’s reign will foster greater peace and security in the UK and … Read more
Peter Obi has been urged by Primate Ayodele to give up his legal action against President-elect Bola Tinubu. He declared that only God could stop the inauguration ceremony of the President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on May 29. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, on Sunday urged … Read more
Kenneth Okonkwo, a veteran Nollywood actor, and politician, expresses optimism that Peter Obi of the Labour Party will become Nigeria’s president. Okonkwo cited constitutional law to suggest that any candidate who fails to score 25% of votes in the FCT should not be declared the winner of the presidential election. The INEC had previously declared … Read more
Labour Party National Spokesperson, Kenneth Okonkwo, has been suspended by the Lamidi Apapa-led faction of the party. Okonkwo describes his suspension as a comic distraction from the party’s pursuit of its presidential mandate in court. He argues that the faction is a department of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Peter Obi denies visiting Tinubu, having UK citizenship and being arrested in London. He reaffirmed his commitment to justice and dismissed alleged internal crisis within the Labour Party. He also emphasized the Labour Party’s commitment to justice and dismisses alleged internal crisis as the “rascality” of paid agents trying to derail the party’s pursuit of … Read more
Peter Obi joined Nigerian workers at May Day in Abuja. He charged them to see their jobs as channels for contributing to nation-building and hold onto values that encourage productivity. He urged citizens to remain steadfast towards building a more productive and prosperous nation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the candidate of the Labour Party … Read more
The Labour Party has distanced itself from an unauthorized NEC meeting scheduled by Lamidi Apapa-led faction. The LP describes it as “illegal, fake and unauthorised”. The party is calling on the hotel management to refuse to offer their venue for the meeting. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Labour Party (LP) has distanced itself from … Read more
Peter Obi meets with Anambra State Labour Party stakeholders to discuss party’s future and ways to move forward. Discussions centred on the way forward for the party including plans to explore every available legal option to ensure that they get their mandate back. The LP presidential candidate appreciated their support during the 2023 elections and … Read more
Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi invited for NEC meeting by Lamidi Apapa faction. The invitation is as a result of the 5th April, 2023 FCT High Court Order restraining Julius Abure and four (4) others from parading themselves as officers of the labour party, LP. The meeting is also expected to address various issues … Read more
INEC has been accused of manipulating the results of the 2023 presidential election by the Labour Party and its candidate Peter Obi. The accusations came after server logs and uploads on the IReV revealed inconsistencies in the election results, which allegedly favoured the APC presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu. INEC had requested for the petition challenging … Read more
INEC has been accused of bias by Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate. Obi claims that the commission was partial in its preliminary objection to his petition against the declaration of Bola Tinubu as the winner of the presidential election. INEC’s conduct has raised concerns about the credibility of the election and its ability … Read more
Aondoakaa has revealed that Tinubu’s dual citizenship not in petitions. Labour Party and PDP omitted dual citizenship claim in Tinubu petition. According to the former minister stated that the citizenship allegation cannot be amended. EKO HOT BLOG reports that former minister of justice and attorney-general of the federation (AGF), Michael Aondoakaa has revealed that both … Read more
Herdsmen have reportedly murdered a Labour Party Chairman in Benue State. Ochoche was murdered alongside four others at the weekend. A statement by Mr. Tersoo Orbunde, the Publicity Secretary of the party in the state, confirmed the incident. EKO HOT BLOG reports that unknown gunmen causing mayhem in Benue State have killed a Chairman of … Read more
Peter Obi visited the Central Mosque in Onitsha and joins the Muslim Community to celebrate Eid el Fitr. The Muslims at the mosque appreciated his routine visits and close relationship with them, describing him as the only politician who has kept this up. During the visit, they prayed for the OBIdient movement and the emergence … Read more