EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Labour Party (LP) has warned other political parties in Imo State not to undermine the support of the ‘Obidients family’ for the party’s governorship candidate in the state, Athan Achonu. The party called on other parties to be mindful of the fact that Achonu is the only candidate the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Governor of Abia State Dr Alex Otti has called for a parley between opposition political parties in the state, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and All Progressives Congress (APC) in order to support his administration in the task of rebuilding Abia. EDITOR’S PICKS Fraudulent Academic Records: ‘Bring Evidence In … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that wild jubilation broke out at the secretariat of Labour party in Abuja when the Supreme Court on Thursday affirmed Senator Athan Achonu as the Labour Party governorship candidate for the November 11 governorship election in Imo State. Achonu is aiming to become the first physically-challenged governor in the country through … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Labour Party (LP) coordinator for the 2023 presidential election in Ekiti State, Moses Jolayemi on Sunday stated that the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi‘s effort to appeal judgment is an exercise in futility. Recall that the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal struck out the petition filed by Obi against President … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Labour Party senatorial candidate in the February 25, 2023, National Assembly Elections for Ebonyi South Zone, Linus Okorie, has criticized the Minister of Works, David Umahi, for claiming he has the right to choose who will succeed him at the Senate. This online media platform recalls that Umahi … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ebonyi South Labour Party senatorial candidate, Linus Okorie, has rejected the judgement of the Election Petition Tribunal in favour of the state’s former governor, David Umahi, of the All Progressives Congress. This online media platform gathered that the Ebonyi State National and State Assembly Election Petition Tribunal, sitting in … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT) has ruled that the FCT does not enjoy special privileges ahead of other states. This was made known by Justice Haruna Tsammani, who took over to deliver judgment on the substantive petition filed by Obi and LP, said this on Wednesday. According to Justice Tsammani, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential Election Petitions Court on Wednesday ruled that the Labour Party (LP) and its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, failed to prove that President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) was convicted for money laundering in the United States. The five-man panel led by Justice Haruna Tsammani ruled … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the court has overruled the suspension of the New Nigeria People’s Party 2023 presidential candidate, Senator Rabiu Kwankwanso. Editor’s Pick ‘Tomorrow’s Tribunal Ruling Won’t Stop Nationwide Strike’ – NLC JUST IN: Why We Protested Against Subsidy Removal In 2012 – Fayemi Reveals Land Use Charge Default: Oyo Govt Seals Commercial … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that anxiety looms as President Bola Tinubu and 25 state governors anticipate the outcomes of the tribunals handling petitions for presidential, gubernatorial, National Assembly, and state assembly elections. The panels are expected to deliver their judgments this month. Out of the 28 states where the governorship elections were held, the results … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chairman of the Labour Party (LP) in Abia State, Ceekay Igara on Saturday said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state is yet to accept the reality that it is the opposition party. This online media platform learnt that Igara stated this during an interview with the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that aggrieved members of some opposition parties in Edo State have protested to express dissatisfaction over Saturday’s local government elections. The Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC) experienced some setbacks which cast shadow on the credibility of the election. It was gathered that voting could not commence as scheduled due to … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lamidi Apapa-led faction of Labour Party (LP) on Friday issued a warning letter to the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi. The warning letter issued to Obi, with reference number LP/NWC-NEC/WARNING LETTER/PO/ABUJA/VOL.1/2023/02, was dated August 24, 2023 and signed by Apapa as Acting National Chairman and Saleh Lawan … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Labour Party (LP) chieftain, Kenneth Okonkwo, has faulted President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, over the reassigned portfolios of minister-designates, barely 24 hours to the swearing-in. This online media platform earlier reported that President Tinubu on Sunday approved the redeployment of Engr. Abubakar Momoh from the Federal Ministry of Youth to the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigerians have been charged by the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo to prepare themselves for potential “miracles or shocking” outcomes from the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT). Ohanaeze noted that despite the high expectations of the public, the 2023 presidential election turned out with disappointment. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘You … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Labour Party (LP) Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi, Abia State Governor, Alex Otti and Barrister Julius Abure, National Chairman of LP among other party members will be in Owerri as the party kicks off its governorship campaign. In a press release by the Achonu/Nwulu Campaign Organisation obtained by Vanguard, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that an alleged supporter of the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, Santa Chidi has publicly threatened Justice Haruna Tsammani over the LP candidate’s case at the Presidential Election Petition Court sitting in Abuja. This online media platform recalls that Obi in his case at the tribunal led by … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the opposition PDP and Labour Party have berated the ruling APC for appointing former governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje, as the new National Chairman of the ruling party. Ganduje, who emerged APC National Chairman on Thursday at the party’s National Executive Committee in Abuja, promised to promote unity among … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential Election Petitions Court (PEPC) yesterday said it would deliver judgment on the petitions by Atiku Abubakar/the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Peter Obi/the Labour Party (LP) on a date to be announced later. Justice Haruna Tsammani, the court’s Presiding Justice, stated this after lawyers to petitioners and the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi has averred that politicians and the elites are behind the use of ethnic bigotry to divide Nigerians. This online media platform gathered that the former governor of Anambra State made this known on Saturday, July 29, during … Read more