The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially presented the certificate of return to Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, following his victory in the Edo State governorship election. The presentation, which took place at the INEC headquarters in Abuja on Thursday, confirmed Okpebholo as the newly elected governor of Edo State. EDITOR’S … Read more
The Labour Party, LP, governorship candidate in the recently concluded election in Edo State, Olumide Akpata, has condemned the outcome of the September 21 poll, saying it was marred by irregularities. Akpata stated this on Wednesday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, saying his legal team is compiling evidence and will determine whether … Read more
Members of the Labour Party caucus in the House of Representatives have frowned at the outcome of the Edo State governorship election. The leader of the caucus, George Ozodinobi while speaking with newsmen in Abuja, said that the Labour Party presented the best candidate in the election but he was brazenly rigged out of the … Read more
The Labour Party, LP, governorship candidate in the recent Edo state governorship election, Olumide Akpata has said that what transpired on 21 September 2024 was not an election but a transaction. Akpata stated this on Monday in Benin while ddressing a press conference on the outcome of the election. The former President of the Nigeria … Read more
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress, APC, the candidate in the September 21 Edo governorship election, on his victory. Okpebholo floored his Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, rival, Asue Ighodalo, to pick the seat in the result declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC on Sunday. EDITOR’S PICKS Gospel … Read more
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Monday Okpebholo, is currently leading in the Edo State governorship election. This online media platform recalls that the gubernatorial election was conducted across the South-South state on Saturday. EDITOR’S PICKS Gospel Singer Dele Gold Laid to Rest in Lagos (PHOTOS) Why I Left UK for … Read more
Edo state Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has declared the forthcoming governorship election in the state a do-or-die affair. Obaseki made this declaration at the PDP grand finale rally in the Ekenwan area of Benin City, the state capital, He blasted Adams Oshiomhole, his predecessor, for low performance during his tenure. “The person I took over from … Read more
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has affirmed Olumide Akpata as the Labour Party’s governorship candidate for Edo State. EKO HOT BLOG this ruling follows a June decision by Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, which dismissed a suit challenging Akpata’s nomination for the September 21 election. Justice Omotosho had ruled that the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Philip Shaibu, the former Deputy Governor of Edo State has on Sunday announced his endorsement of Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress (APC)Ô governorship candidate. He described the APC standard bearer as one of the two home boys among the 16 candidates. The other homeboy, he said, is the governorship … Read more
Massive Turnout As Peter Obi , Labour Party Leaders Kick Off Edo Campaign. Obi expressed support for the party’s gubernatorial candidate, Olumide Akpata, and his running mate, Yusuf Kadiri. The Labour Party aims to win the Edo State government in the upcoming polls. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the September 21 Edo State governorship election, Olumide Akpata, has accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state of destroying his campaign billboards. Akpata made the claim via a statement he released after a press conference on Friday in Benin. He … Read more
The Labour Party has labeled Edo State as the bastion of the Obidient Movement. LP’s strategy in Edo focuses on cementing this backing for their gubernatorial nominee, Olumide Akpata. Labour Party calls for fairness in the forthcoming gubernatorial election. Eko Hot Blog reports that on Tuesday, the leadership of the Labour Party designated Edo State … Read more
Edo LP has rejected INEC’s final list of candidates for the governorship election. The list incorrectly names Oluyinka Faith Alufohai as deputy governorship candidate. The party has appealed to members to remain calm. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Edo State chapter of Labour Party (LP), has rejected the final list of candidates for the 21 … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has said that he will support the Labour Party governorship candidate in Edo State, Olumide Akpata, to enable him emerge victorious in the gubernatorial election. Otti stated this in Umuahia while addressing the press after a meeting he held with members of the National … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, on Saturday received his certificate of return from the leadership of the party. Okpebholo last Thursday defeated Dennis Idahosa and 10 other aspirants to emerge the party’s candidate in the forthcoming governorship election. The presentation of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that former President of the Nigeria Bar Association, Olumide Akpata, has declared his intention to contest for the 2024 Edo State governorship election on the platform of the Labour Party. Apata declared his interest on Thursday, stating LP is the only people-oriented party. The lawyer-turned-politician said his interest is to ensure … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the immediate past Chairman of Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Olumide Akpata has joined the Labour Party. Akpata joined the LP, which is also the platform in which former Anambra governor, Peter Obi, ran on in the 2023 presidential elections. According to Naija News, He formally registered with the party at … Read more
Last week Thursday, frontline Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Chief Wole Olanipekun bowed out as the 50th chairman of the Body of Benchers; the body of practitioners of the highest distinction in the legal profession. The sectoral applause was resounding, for achievements considered to be unprecedented, including the completion of practically-abandoned multi-billion Naira Abuja headquarters of … Read more
Yakubu Maikyau has been officially sworn in as the new NBA President. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, Mr Yakubu Chonoko Maikyau has been sworn in as the 31st President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). Maikyau had won the NBA election held earlier in July with 38,000 … Read more
NBA Boss, Akpata, Absent At Body Of Benchers’ Meeting. Akpata, who, by virtue of his office, is a member of the BOB, failed to attend Tuesday’s meeting… EDITOR’S PICK BREAKING: NLC Issues Fresh Ultimatum To FG Over ASUU Strike BREAKING: Train Victims’ Families Stage Protest At Transport Ministry, Bar Staff From Entry [VIDEO] BREAKING: Terrorists … Read more