Controversy Trails ‘suspension’ Of Ex-Benue Gov, Ortom From Pdp

Controversy has erupted over the purported suspension of former Benue State Governor, Chief Samuel Ortom, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). This is just as the Benue State Chapter of the PDP has refuted claims of Ortom’s suspension, describing them as erroneous and unfounded. A letter purported to have been written and solely signed by … Read more

Wike, Makinde, Other G-5 Govs Celebrates Outcome Of PDP NEC Meeting [VIDEO]

Eko Hot Blog reports that Members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Integrity Group also known as the G-5 on Thursday celebrated over the outcome of the party’s National Executive Committee, NEC, meeting. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, ex-governor Samuel Ortom, ex-Abia State governor … Read more

Ortom Reacts To Supreme Court Ruling On Governor Alia Of Benue

Benue Court Ruling

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the immediate past Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has congratulated his successor, Hyacinth Alia, over the Supreme Court confirmation of his victory at the polls. This online media platform recalls the Apex Court on Tuesday, affirmed Alia as the duly elected Governor of Benue State following the withdrawal of an … Read more

JUST IN: PDP G5 Will support Tinubu In 2027 – Ortom Reveals

G5 support Tinubu

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Former Benue governor, Samuel Ortom has declared that the G5 group within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. The G-5 include Ortom, Wike, Ugwuanyi, Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia) and Seyi Makinde (Oyo). EDITOR’S PICKS Bye-Election: Ani Emerges APC Candidate To Fill Umahi’s Senate Seat … Read more

Samuel Ortom Hails Supreme Court’s Decision On Tinubu’s Victory

Ortom

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the immediate past Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has reacted to the affirmation of President Bola Tinubu’s victory by the Supreme Court on Thursday. According to him, the verdict of the apex court is a victory for democracy and the independence of the country’s democratic institutions. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘Supreme … Read more

Ortom Debunks Rumours Of Alleged Ministerial Nomination By Tinubu’s Govt

Ortom as Minister

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has said that a report claiming President Bola Tinubu nominated him for a ministerial appointment is untrue. This online media platform understands that netizens have been peddling reports purporting that the former governor was part of those who made the awaited ministerial … Read more

‘Buhari Endorsed Fulani Militia Invasion’ — Ortom, Presidency Trade Words Over Benue Killings

The Benue governor and the presidency are engaged in a war of words. On Wednesday, a presidential spokesman said the blame for the killings in Benue rests on the shoulders of Ortom. However, the governor swiftly rejected the allegation on Thursday. Eko Hot Blog reports that Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has hit back at … Read more

Makinde Awaiting The Consequences Of His Political Decisions; What Will They Be?

By Haneefa Badru Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde, a former engineer and expert on fluid and gas metering, became the Executive Governor of Oyo State. Since taking office, he has focused on improving infrastructure, ensuring prompt payment of workers’ salaries and pensions, constructing major roads, and providing capacity-building opportunities for the youth. Makinde has been recognized as … Read more

‘Alliance With Obi Cost Ortom His Senatorial Bid’ – Aide

Ortom

An aide has revealed why Ortom lost his Senatorial bid. According to the aide, Ortom’s alliance with Obi was the reason for this failure. Recall that Ortom endorsed Peter Obi as his preferred presidential candidate. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Terver Akase, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, … Read more

Ortom Fails To Deliver Benue To Obi, As Tinubu Wins 310,000 Votes

Tinubu

Tinubu has once again emerged victorious of another Northern State. The APC Candidate won with state with over 310,000 votes. The state governor previously announced his support for Obi, but failed to deliver to the LP flag bearer. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, has been … Read more

Ishaku Joins Ortom, Others On List Of Governors Losing Senatorial Bids

Results continue to troop in after Saturday’s presidential and national assembly elections. The results have generated some surprises as some influential politicians, including sitting governors, have lost their senatorial bids. The Plateau governor is the latest to lose his senatorial race. Eko Hot Blog reports that Taraba State Governor, Darius Ishaku, has lost his bid … Read more

G5: Ortom Still A Member Of Integrity Group Despite Obi’s Endorsement – Aide

G5

Governor Ortom has denied leaving the G5 governors group of PDP. This has reaffirmed his support for the group’s leader, Nyesom Wike. Ortom has endorsed Peter Obi, but it did not indicate a separation from PDP or its leaders. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has debunked rumours that he … Read more

2023 Election: Ortom Endorses Peter Obi For Presidential Position

Ortom

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

Why Wike, Other G-5 Governors May Pitch Their Tent With Tinubu

By Praise Ben Like a chorus of discontent, Governor Nyesom Wike and the other G-5 Governors – Seyi Makinde, Okezie Ikpeazu, Samuel Ortom, and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi – have all united in their fervent rejection of Atiku’s presidential aspirations. It is beyond dispute that these leaders of the People’s Democratic Party have made their opposition to … Read more

‘We are Unanimously Endorsing A Presidential Candidate’ – G-5 Governors Dispell Confusion

G-5 Governors

The G-5 Governors have stated that they are united in selecting a presidential candidate. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the five aggrieved Governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), known as the G-5, on Thursday said they are united. This online media platform gathered that the governors stated this at the Mapo Hall in Ibadan, … Read more

Wike To Okowa: God Will Never Give Power To Those Who Betray Their Brothers

Wike has replied Okowa, saying God will never give power to those who betray their brothers. Eko Hot Blog reports that Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has responded to a comment by Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State on the crisis plaguing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). EDITOR’S PICKS  Bolanle Raheem: Killer Cop ASP Vandi … Read more