The Labour Party has rescheduled its ward and gubernatorial primary elections. Though no reason was given for the postponement. It was gathered that the National Executive Council (NEC) of the party ordered the postponement. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Labour Party has rescheduled its ward and gubernatorial primaries, which were originally scheduled to take … Read more
The APC has requested the dismissal of Obi and the Labour Party’s petition against Tinubu’s victory by the tribunal. The APC raised objections to the petition on multiple grounds. The APC’s argument for contesting the validity of the petition includes the claim that Obi was not a legitimate member of the Labour Party during the … Read more
Edwin Clark has urged authorities to prosecute Lai Mohammed for spreading what he describes as “fake news” about Peter Obi. Clark in a statement on Monday declared that Lai Mohammed’s recent visit to the United States, during which he accused Peter Obi of treason, is an exercise in futility. According to Clark, legal action should … Read more
COSEYL has lambasted Femi Fani-Kayode for telling Peter Obi to leave Nigeria. Fani-Kayode is facing a seven-day ultimatum to apologize to Peter Obi for his “unguarded statement”. COSEYL has called out Fani-Kayode for his reckless speech and demanded an apology. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Coalition of South-East Youth Leaders, (COSEYL) has lambasted a … Read more
Opposition parties, including the Labour Party, are at the election petition tribunal to dispute the 2023 presidential election results. The LP vice-presidential candidate recently called on President Buhari to delay the inauguration of President-elect Tinubu until the judicial process concludes. The statement prompted an angry reaction from Prof. Soyinka, who called the LP VP candidate … Read more
Peter Obi has wished Nigerians a happy Easter and Ramadan celebration while urging them not to despair in the face of challenges. He called for prayers to be offered for a better Nigeria that prioritizes equity, peace, and prosperity. Obi’s message applies to both Christians and Muslims in the country. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
The Labour Party has been experiencing an internal crisis involving its Chairman, Julius Abure. Former Deputy National Chairman, Callistus Okafor, has warned that this crisis could negatively impact Peter Obi’s chances at the Election Petitions Tribunal, due to the potential for it to undermine the party’s credibility. Okafor has urged Obi and the party leadership … Read more
Wole Soyinka has thrown down the gauntlet for a one-on-one interview with Baba-Ahmed. The Nobel laureate issued a challenge to the vice presidential candidate of the LP, inviting Datti to confront him on national television. During a conversation with Arise TV on Friday, Soyinka issued the challenge. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Wole Soyinka, the … Read more
An APC chieftain in Edo State, has accused Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu of planning to defect from PDP to Labour Party. Mayaki claimed that Shaibu is using the Obidient movement to generate support for his rumoured 2024 governorship ambition. Mayaki also dismissed Shaibu’s call for youth empowerment, urging Obidients to be wary of his ulterior … Read more
NDYF has urged the DSS and police to arrest Fani-Kayode within 48 hours over his inciting comments. The group alleged that Fani-Kayode’s “injudicious, uncultured and inflammatory speeches” could spark widespread civil disturbance and national insecurity. The group blasted Fani-Kayode for stating that Muslims would become an endangered species if Peter Obi of the Labour Party … Read more
By Tunde Odesola At the Admin Block, where I had to pay some fees and do some paperwork, something instructive happened. I came before a registration officer, who was in high spirits. He greeted me in Igbo but I answered in English. He looked at me from head to toe, and asked in Igbo what … Read more
Fr Kelvin Ugwu, has called for prayers for Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate. Obi has been accused by the federal government of inciting violence and there are allegations that a leaked conversation with Bishop David Oyedepo is fake. Fr Kelvin Ugwu urges people to stand by Obi against malicious forces. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
Controversy erupted after Reno Omokri called for the arrest of Peter Obi. Reno made the call via his verified Twitter handle on Wednesday. Aggrieved Nigerians have taken to the comment section to express anger over his tweet. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Reno Omokri, a frontline campaigner for the Atiku/Okowa presidency, has asked the Federal … Read more
The Campaign Council of the Labour Party has stated that Peter Obi will remain in Nigeria. There are concerns that Peter Obi might be unlawfully apprehended on grounds of inciting insurrection. Associates, elder statesmen, family, and friends had reached out to Peter Obi urging him to flee the country for his safety. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
Tribunal has granted the Labour Party permission to inspect election materials. The court ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission to provide the Labour Party with the Certified True Copy of all governorship nominations. INEC had declared Otti of the Labour Party as the winner of the Abia Governorship election. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the … Read more
Last week, People’s Gazette published an audio call recording purportedly involving Peter Obi and Bishop Oyedepo. In the alleged call, Obi asked Oyedepo to help him win a “religious war” ahead of the February 25 presidential poll. The alleged conversation sparked confusion after his supporters swiftly dismissed it as fake and one of his campaign … Read more
Abuja Court has barred LP National Chairman and four others from parading as officers. Justice Hamza Muazu issued the order on Wednesday in Abuja. The LP officers were said to have allegedly forged several documents of the FCT High Court to carry out unlawful substitutions in the last general elections. EKO HOT BLOG reports a … Read more
Peter Obi has responded to accusations made by the Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed. Lai Mohammed accused Obi of committing treason and inciting violence over the outcome of the Presidential election, but Obi has denied these allegations and stressed that he has always upheld the principles of democracy and rule of law. Obi also stated … Read more
FG has warned the Peter Obi against inciting violence over the outcome of the presidential election. Lai Mohammed accused Obi of threatening Nigerians if the President-elect is sworn in, and stated that he failed to meet constitutional requirements to be declared as president. Mohammed defended the just-concluded general elections as the fairest, most transparent, and … Read more
By Philip Ibitoye On Wednesday, the Department of State Services (DSS) released a widely circulated statement, saying it has identified some key players in the plot for an Interim Government in Nigeria. The statement essentially confirmed some mischievous speculations on social media that an interim administration would be in place until the Supreme Court decides … Read more