South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been barred from leaving the country, the Ministry of Justice announced on Monday, following a tumultuous week in which he briefly imposed martial law, plunging the nation into political chaos. On December 3, Yoon deployed special forces and helicopters to parliament under martial law orders. However, lawmakers swiftly … Read more
Tensions escalate within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as pressure mounts on Acting National Chairman, Ambassador Umar Iliya Damagum, to ensure the timely convening of the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 24, 2024. According to the party’s constitution, NEC meetings must be held quarterly, a requirement Damagum has yet to meet … Read more
Isaac Fayose, the younger brother of former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose, has made a dramatic declaration, announcing himself as the new national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). EKO HOT BLOG reports that this development comes amid the escalating internal crisis within the PDP, which saw two factions emerge from Nigeria’s main opposition … Read more
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has reinforced his influence in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leadership crisis as the National Working Committee (NWC) endorsed the Rivers State congresses. The NWC, under the leadership of acting National Chairman Umar Damagum, reached this decision during a meeting held at the PDP national headquarters, … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday mocked the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party, stating that their failure to resolve ongoing leadership crises is proof that they cannot be trusted to govern Nigeria. In a statement issued by APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the ruling party also criticized its former … Read more
APC Lagos State Chairman Cornelius Ojelabi was attacked by aggrieved party members from Alimosho Local Government over leadership disputes, but was rescued by police Eko Hot Blog reports that a report has indicated that the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) in Lagos State is currently engulfed in a crisis over leadership issues in Local Government Areas … Read more
‘End LP Crisis Or Leave Now’ – Ex-Presidential Aspirant Tells Peter Obi LP factions vie for control amid NLC ownership assertion. Urgent call for unity to ensure LP’s viability in 2027 elections. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Faduri Oluwadare Joseph, a former presidential aspirant of the Labour Party (LP), has issued a challenge to the party’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
The APC’s National Working Committee has met with Senators Godswill Akpabio and Jibrin Barau for the Senate President and Deputy Senate President positions respectively. The purpose of the meeting is to address the crisis arising from the party’s decision to zone the leadership positions in the 10th National Assembly. Over 40 senators arrived at the … Read more
Njiko Igbo Forum, an affiliate of Ohanaeze Ndigbo worldwide, has rejected the new President-General, Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu. Instead, they recommend Joe Nworgu, citing his experience as the former deputy secretary-general. This has caused a leadership crisis in Ohanaeze Ndigbo. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the new President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu has been rejected by … Read more
A group of youths under the Afenifere Yoruba Youth Organisation protested in Akure against the leadership of the acting leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political association, Pa Ayo Adebanjo. They carried placards and passed a vote of no confidence in Adebanjo’s leadership, demanding his immediate resignation. Adebanjo disowned the youths, stating that they were not known … Read more
The APC has been experiencing a leadership crisis. National Vice Chairman Salihu Lukman accused the party’s National Chairman and National Secretary of running the party like their personal estates and disregarding the Constitution. To reconcile the party and investigate the allegations, a five-member committee has been established by the National Working Committee EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
A group of Yoruba youths has demanded that elder statesman Pa Ayo Adebanjo step down as leader of the Afenifere. The group passed a vote of no confidence in Adebanjo and accused him of derailing the group’s interests. They also condemned the suspension of two national officers without the approval of the group’s leader EKO … Read more