A group of angry protesters gathered at the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) on Friday, insisting that the scheduled local government elections must proceed. Despite the heavy rain, the determined crowd set up canopies and blocked part of the road, chanting and drumming to the rhythm of “Election must hold.” EDITOR’S PICKS Health, Planning … Read more
The Nigeria Police Force has directed its commanders to enforce a Federal High Court ruling that halts the local government elections scheduled for tomorrow in Rivers State. This follows an incident early Friday when Governor Siminalayi Fubara led a delegation to the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) office in Port Harcourt to prevent an … Read more
The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has declared Thursday, October 3, and Friday, October 4, as public holidays in preparation for the upcoming local government elections in the state. In a statewide address on Wednesday, Fubara emphasized his government’s commitment to upholding the Constitution of Nigeria, adhering to the rule of law, and promoting … Read more
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday barred the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from providing the voters’ register to the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) for the upcoming local government elections, set for October 5, 2024. Additionally, the court prohibited the Inspector General of Police and the Department of State Services (DSS) … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has secured a sweeping victory in the Sokoto State local government elections, winning all 23 chairmanship positions along with the associated councillorship roles. The announcement was made on Monday by Alhaji Aliyu Suleiman, chairman of the Sokoto State Independent Electoral Commission. The elections took place last Saturday, with participation from … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secured a sweeping victory in the recent local government elections in Enugu State, winning all 17 Chairmanship seats and 260 councillorship positions across the state’s wards. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chairman of the Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission (ENSIEC), Prof. Christian Ngwu, officially announced the results on Monday. He … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State have voiced opposing reactions to the outcomes of Saturday’s local government elections. The Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission (KWASIEC) announced on Sunday that the APC emerged victorious, winning all chairmanship and councillorship positions across the state’s 16 local government areas and … Read more
The Imo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the names of its candidates for the upcoming local government elections on September 21, 2024. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the list of candidates has been submitted to the Imo State Independent Electoral Commission (ISIEC). In a press statement released by State Publicity … Read more
The Imo State Independent Electoral Commission (ISIEC) has refuted a media report claiming that it has published the names of candidates from various political parties ahead of the September 21 local government elections. In response to the report, ISIEC Chairman Charles Ejiogu issued a press statement urging political parties and the public to disregard the … Read more
zFormer Plateau State Governor and current Senator representing Plateau South, Simon Lalong, has voiced his concern over the absence of a minister from Plateau State in the Federal Executive Council (FEC) seven months after his resignation. Lalong, who also serves as the leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Plateau State, raised this issue … Read more
The Anambra State chapter of the Labour Party (LP) has announced its decision to pursue legal action and formally declined to endorse the upcoming local government elections scheduled for September 28. During a weekend press conference, the party’s state working committee informed journalists of their intent to challenge what they described as a hasty … Read more
INEC Chairman Prof. Mahmood Yakubu declared the commission’s readiness to organize local government elections, contingent on legal amendments, emphasizing INEC’s successful management of FCT council elections. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, announced that the commission is fully prepared to organize local government elections. Speaking on Thursday, … Read more
702 members from LP, APGA, PRP, and PDP in Makera Constituency defected to APC to support the party in the upcoming local government elections. EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than 702 members from the Labour Party (LP), All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), People’s Redemption Party (PRP), and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Makera … Read more
Governor Sanwo-Olu appoints six individuals to the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission, including Justice Bola Okikiolu Ighile (Rtd) as Chairman, in preparation for upcoming local government elections. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved the appointment of six individuals to key roles within the Lagos State Independent Electoral … Read more
PDP wins all chairmanship seats and 499 of 500 wards in Delta State local government elections; APM wins one ward. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secured a sweeping victory in Saturday’s local government elections, winning all seats across 500 wards in Delta State’s 25 Local Government Areas. The election saw … Read more
Prof. Mahmood Yakubu clarified that INEC lacks constitutional authority to conduct local government elections, except in the FCT, and emphasized that constitutional amendments are needed for any change. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, clarified that the commission does not have the constitutional authority to conduct … Read more
INEC clarifies that FCT council chairmen and councillors’ tenure will expire in June 2026 under the Electoral Act 2022, which stipulates a four-year term. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has clarified the legal position on the tenure of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) council chairmen. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, … Read more
INEC Chair Mahmood Yakubu criticized state governors for turning local government elections into mere coronations. Yakubu highlighted the lack of independence, funding, and resources for State Independent Electoral Commissions (SIECs). He urged FOSIECOM to address these challenges and protect election integrity, while a former lawmaker suggested transferring local government election oversight from SIECs to INEC … Read more
By _ Babatunde Kaka & Ronny Ikpoto The July 24 Local Government Elections will hold across Lagos State to determine candidates who will hold key offices at the grass-root level. Alara of Ilara Kingdom, Oba Olufolarin Olukayode Ogunsanwo, as well as other prominent political figures in Epe Division have urged electorates and candidates in the … Read more
By_ Babatunde Kaka The official list, which took almost a week to release, had been anticipated with bated breath by observers and key stakeholders. Unprecedented history appears to be in the offing in Epe Division as Princess Animashaun Surah Olayemi, has taken a giant leap towards becoming the first female Local Government Chairman in the … Read more