The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will present Certificates of Return to Ondo State Governor-elect Lucky Aiyedatiwa and his deputy on Wednesday at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja. Rotimi Oyekanmi, Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, confirmed the development, stating that the certificates would be handed over as part of the formal process following … Read more
Ayodele Olorunfemi, the Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate in Ondo State, has blamed Peter Obi and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) for his loss in the just-concluded election. Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC) emerged victorious, winning all 18 local government areas with 366,781 votes, defeating the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected the outcome of the Ondo State governorship election, alleging widespread vote-buying and electoral manipulation in favor of the incumbent, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The PDP described the election as fraudulent, claiming the process lacked credibility and failed to meet the standards of … Read more
The newly re-elected Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has dismissed allegations of vote-buying during the governorship election, asserting that his victory was the result of hard work and collective efforts. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete Hegseth As Defence Secretary Sanwo-Olu Appoints Barr. Rekiya Olufunke Hassan as new Chairman of Onigbongbo LCDA … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rescheduled the collation of results for the Ondo State governorship election from 5:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Sunday. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete Hegseth As Defence Secretary Sanwo-Olu Appoints Barr. Rekiya Olufunke Hassan as new Chairman of Onigbongbo LCDA Meter Replacement Violations Will Face … Read more
Agboola Ajayi, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, emerged victorious at his polling unit in the ongoing Ondo State governorship election. Ajayi cast his vote at Polling Unit 4, Idumado Quarter, Kiribo, in Ese-Odo Local Government Area. At the conclusion of voting, the PDP candidate secured 194 votes, defeating the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, … Read more
The Deputy Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Ondo State governorship election, Olayide Adelami, delivered a commanding victory for his party at Unit 16, Igboroko 2, Ward 03, located at Ahmadiya Grammar School, Iselu, Owo. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete Hegseth As Defence Secretary Sanwo-Olu Appoints Barr. Rekiya … Read more
Eight governorship candidates from various political parties have pledged their support for Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, ahead of the state’s upcoming gubernatorial election. Speaking on Thursday in Akure at an interactive event organized by the APC National Campaign Council’s Special Engagement Committee, Aiyedatiwa announced the endorsements, expressing … Read more
Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has prohibited the Western Nigeria Security Network, also known as Amotekun, and the Vigilante Corps from participating in the upcoming Ondo governorship election. The election, scheduled for November 16, 2024, will feature candidates from at least 17 political parties. In a statement issued on Sunday by the Force Spokesman, … Read more
Ahead of the Ondo State governorship election, Governor and All Progressives Congress candidate Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa pledged to lead with integrity and a commitment to God if re-elected. Speaking to Christian leaders at St. David’s Anglican Cathedral in Akure on Monday, Aiyedatiwa urged them to pray for peace and fairness during the election. His remarks … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, and the National Working Committee (NWC) have announced a series of sub-committees to lead campaign efforts for the upcoming Ondo State governorship election on November 16. In a statement released on Monday, signed by APC National Organising Secretary Sulaiman Argungu, several notable party members were appointed … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has postponed its National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, originally scheduled for October 24, to November 28, 2024. The decision followed a four-hour meeting of party stakeholders at the Bauchi State Governor’s Lodge in Asokoro, Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Arrives Abuja After Two-Week Working Vacation In UK, France NIDCOM Gears … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Julius Abure’s claim to the position of Labour Party National Chairman as “illegal and unconstitutional.” INEC clarified its position in a counter-affidavit submitted by Ayuba Mohammed, an Executive Officer in its Litigation and Prosecution Department, in response to a lawsuit filed by the Labour Party (Suit NO. … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that 177,914 new voters have been registered ahead of the upcoming Edo and Ondo State Governorship elections. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a statement released on Monday by the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, it was detailed that … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has issued a warning to political parties involved in the off-cycle governorship elections in Edo and Ondo States to refrain from using hate speech and offensive language during their campaigns. The Commission also instructed parties to avoid carrying arms to campaign venues and to … Read more
INEC chairman urges strict adherence to electoral guidelines Parties given deadline to submit candidate lists for Ondo election Continuous Voter Registration to resume in both states Eko Hot Blog reports that in a crucial meeting with national leaders of political parties, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu, emphasized the need … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former member of the House of Representatives from Ondo State, Mayowa Akinfolarin, has declared his intention to contest in the 2024 governorship election in the state. He expressed concern about the state’s failure to effectively utilize its human and natural resources. EDITOR’S PICKS [BREAKING] 2024: Tinubu Addresses Nigerians, Makes Promises … Read more
The Supreme Court sitting in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has delivered judgment on the 2020 governorship election in Ondo State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Supreme Court has dismissed the appeal filed by the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the October 2020 governorship election in Ondo State, Eyitayo Jegede, … Read more
The Ondo State Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Akure, the state capital, has declared Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), winner of the October 20 governorship election in the state. Justice Umar Abubakar, who led the three-man panel, ruled that the “issue raised therein in this petition are settled issue of internal affairs … Read more
The Ondo State Football Association on Wednesday in Akure held elections into its local council offices ahead of the board election scheduled to hold on Wednesday, March 10. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that candidates were elected into positions of football administration in the 17 council areas of the state. Only the election … Read more