Scores of PDP and LP Members have decamped to APC in Abuja. The defection is coming barely 48 hours before the 2023 general elections. The defectors have declared their loyalty to the APC ahead of Saturday’s Presidential and National Assembly elections. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chapter of the All … Read more
The LP Senatorial candidate has been killed by unknown gunmen In Enugu. The men also shot 5 other supporters that were with the candidate. The Gunmen also set his car ablaze, before fleeing the scene. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the senatorial candidate of the Labour Party for Enugu East senatorial district, Oyibo Chukwu has … Read more
Peter Obi has been endorsed by a Pan-Igbo group. The group also advised voices from the South-Easting speak against Obi According to the group, Obi’s leadership, unity, commitment, and courage was the reason for the endorsement. EKO HOT BLOG reports that There are more gains for the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, as … Read more
Nigeria’s presidential election is set to hold on Saturday, February 25, 2022. While some candidates are losing support, others are consolidating and pulling more support to their campaigns. Tinubu is one of those pulling support for his presidential bid. Eko Hot Blog reports that some members of the Labour Party (LP) in the north-west zone … Read more
Ortom has picked Peter Obi as his preferred Presidential candidate day to the 2023 elections. According to the Benue Governor, he is not working for Obi’s victory. Ortom stated that the 2023 elections will give Nigeria the peace, fairness, and justice they deserve. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom … Read more
The Deputy Governorship Candidate and SDP Chairman in Abia State defected to the Labour Party. The defectors pledged to work for the victory of the LP Governorship Candidate at the poll. The LP is optimistic about winning the election with the new support. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Deputy Governorship Candidate of the Social … Read more
Labour Party has reacted to the Southwest leaders’ defection to APC. Reacting to the rumours, Tanko said, “the news is false.” Tanko said there is nothing like Labour Party collapsing its structure for anybody in the South West. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Spokesperson of the Peter Obi-Yusuf Datti Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), Yunusa … Read more
The Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has rejected INEC’s contract with the Lagos transport committee, led by MC Oluomo. The Obi camp claimed that this decision by INEC is provocative and could lead to a pre-determined election outcome. The LP camp has accused INEC of disregarding red lines in these elections by choosing a … Read more
A petition claiming that Peter Obi’s presidential campaign gave N2 billion mobilisation fee to CAN recently circulated on social media. The campaign described claims in the petition as “blackmail stuff” and denied its candidate gave out any money to mobilise people to vote for him. The Christian body also denied that it was unaware of … Read more
SERAP has threatened to file a case against Buhari’s government over the attack on Obi’s supporters in Lagos. Hoodlums attacked LP supporters and destroyed vehicles during their rally in Lagos on Saturday. Obi reacting to the incident, urged the police to fish out the individuals involved in the act. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the … Read more
A young boy was spotted at the front of Obi’s convoy at the Lagos rally. Residents of South West state came out in mass to show support for the LP candidate. According to the 15-year-old, his action was out of love for the Obi and his ambition. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a 15-year-old boy, … Read more
Peter Obi held his presidential rally on Saturday in Lagos state. Residents of the state came out in mass to show their support for the LP candidate. Tinubu’s in-law Tee Mac was spotted in the crowd, cheering for Obi. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the in-law of the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, … Read more
Obi supporters chased out Oshiomole in Benin. Oshiomole a few months ago made a mockery of the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party. The Residents of the state chanted for Obi while disrupting Oshiomole’s speech. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the supporters of the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, humiliated and chased away … Read more
A Chieftain of the LP has stated that Peter Obi will gain more votes in the north than in the southern part of the nation. According to the chieftain, the northerners are tired of suffering and are ready for change. The Kano people believe in Obi’s manifesto and are willing to vote for him, the … Read more
By abiodun KOMOLAFE To start with, election candidacy ought not to be an impromptu decision. For inspiration, we may have to turn to the Western civilization for succour. After all, our social structures and institutions are patterned after theirs. EDITOR’S PICKS “He’s The Next President Of Nigeria” – Buhari Campaigns With Tinubu In Nasarawa Why … Read more
Tinubu has disagreed with the latest survey carried out by Nextier which projected Peter Obi’s victory in the 2023 election. Tinubu’s reaction was contained in a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, his campaign’s Director of Media and Publicity. While describing the organisers of the poll as “jesters”, Onanuga declared that Obi “is not a major contender … Read more
Senator Ekwunife has debunked endorsing Peter Obi, citing a “lack of structure and capacity”. Ekwunife in a statement on Sunday acknowledged Peter Obi as her elder brother and leader but stated that their political aspiration differs. She reiterated her commitment to PDP, stressing she would not work against the party for any reason. EKO HOT … Read more
Gunmen have attacked the House of Assembly candidate’s home in Imo State. The attack happened in the early hours of today (Saturday), with the assailants burning down his home and cars parked in his compound. Speaking on the attack, Obiaraeri blamed it on the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). EKO HOT BLOG reports that unknown … Read more
Tinubu is currently leading fellow presidential candidates on Google Rating. The Google trends term search showed in detail how Nigerians, home and abroad and citizens of other countries were searching for the APC candidate. Tinubu is being searched most in the North, in places like Jigawa, Kebbi, Zamfara, Sokoto, Bauchi and Taraba. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
Sanwo-Olu was a no-show at the Lagos governorship debate on Sunday. He had vowed to boycott the event, claiming that he could not share the stage with the PDP candidate, whom he accused of fomenting violence in the state. The Lagos governor was the only absentee on Sunday as three candidates showed up to pitch … Read more