The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticized Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara for his complaints after he rejected an initial offer to manage the party’s machinery. The PDP stated it had made several attempts to support the governor, but he failed to unite his fellow governors and the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party … Read more
The leadership crisis in the Benue State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) escalated on Thursday when the dissolved state executive, led by Augustine Agada, took legal action against the party’s National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, for ignoring a court order. EKO HOT BLOG reported on Wednesday, that a Benue State High Court … Read more
The Labour Party’s NWC has declared Abure’s suspension by the Edo State chapter as “illegal” and “unconstitutional.” The party’s Secretary stated that only a national convention can suspend the national chairman. The NWC advised Abure to disregard the suspension, stating it lacks legal authority and is part of ongoing attacks against him. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
PDP NWC to present report on anti-party activities to NEC, including involvement of Nyesom Wike. Discussion on the future of acting National Chairman Umar Damagum also on agenda. 52 members of National Caucus Committee expected to attend, focusing on reconciliation and disciplinary issues. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that on Thursday, the Peoples Democratic Party clarified that it has not designated its governorship ticket to any senatorial district in Ondo State for the upcoming November 16, 2024, governorship election. The party ensured all aspirants of an equitable competition, announcing that Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State and his Osun State … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a fresh controversy has emerged within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) regarding the suspension of its Ondo State Chairman, Fatai Adams. The State Working Committee had on Tuesday announced Adams’ suspension for alleged anti-party activities. However, the National Working Committee (NWC) of the PDP swiftly countered the suspension, declaring it … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) did not consult him before shortlisting his name as a member of its national campaign council in Bayelsa State. Recall that the APC had purportedly named Wike as a member … Read more
Osun State’s Labour Party suspended its National Legal Adviser, State Women Leader, and 11 local government chairmen for factional activities and undermining party unity. They were accused of disrupting the LP presidential candidate’s petition against President Bola Tinubu’s victory. The state party executives back the National Working Committee’s actions. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the … Read more
The National Working Committee of the PDP is meeting today The meeting is to discuss various issues, including the removal of subsidy on petrol, reconciliation within the party, and upcoming governorship elections. The committee will be presided over by the acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, and details of the meeting are currently unknown. EKO HOT … Read more
Bola Tinubu may convene a meeting with dissatisfied aspirants vying for leadership positions in the 10th National Assembly who are unhappy with the zoning arrangement of the APC. Aspirants have presented their disaffection over the choice of Tajudeen Abbas representing Zaria federal constituency of Kaduna State Tinubu is looking at a review of the template … 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
NWC of APC will discuss the National Assembly leadership. Tinubu earlier approved ratification of zoning and consensus candidates for Red and Green Chambers. Every senator-elect has equal opportunity to woo colleagues. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is scheduled to hold a critical meeting on Monday … Read more
Salihu Lukman filed a lawsuit against the Party’s National Chairman and Secretary after they refused to call for a NEC meeting to discuss the party’s finances. Following a four-hour National Working Committee meeting, it has been agreed that Lukman will withdraw his lawsuit and apologize for any embarrassment caused. The meeting also discussed the zoning … Read more
The PDP is yet to hold its National Executive Committee meeting due to uncertainty surrounding the party’s 2023 presidential election performance report. The National Working Committee expects a report from the Presidential Campaign Council before calling for an NEC meeting. Other reports, including the status of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal, also need to be … Read more
Salihu Lukman, the national vice-chairman of the APC, has filed a lawsuit against the party’s leadership to publish financial records. Despite facing expulsion, he refuses to withdraw the lawsuit, citing the constitution and his commitment to restoring order in the APC. The legal battle has caused internal turmoil within the party. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
Concerned APC members demand fairness and competence in zoning the principal offices of the 10th National Assembly based on federal character. They want competent senators with legislative knowledge to work alongside the president-elect to deliver dividends of democracy to Nigerians. The APC governors have been advised to work with the party’s leadership and lawmakers to … Read more
The President-elect, Bola Tinubu, and the APC National Working Committee plan to meet lawmakers-elect over the 10th National Assembly leadership. The meeting is scheduled to hold this week in Abuja ahead of the June 5, 2023 inauguration. The planned meeting is against the background of the jostle for the Senate presidency and Speaker of the … 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
The suspended National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Iyorchia Ayu, is uncertain about returning to his office. The party has triggered the relevant clauses in its constitution, enabling the next-in-line step in. The PDP is in the process of rebuilding and repositioning its party, with far-reaching decisions expected to be taken at the … Read more
Fayose has criticized the PDP leadership for suspending some party chieftains, including himself. The PDP NWC reversed its decisions after the stepping aside of its National Chairman, Iyorchia Ayu. Fayose questioned the PDP’s leadership decisions following its loss in the presidential election. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, … Read more