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
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
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
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
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
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
Eko Hot Blog reports that the a group of five members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), also known as the G5 Governors, were at Aso Rock on Thursday to meet with President Bola Tinubu. The group includes one serving governor and four former governors within the party. They are Governor Seyi Makinde (Oyo) as … Read more
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
Wike has challenged PDP leadership over suspension of Fayose and Ortom. The NWC of the PDP earlier announced the suspension of the party member over anti party activities. However reacting to the situation, Wike stated that the NWC didn’t have the power to suspend them. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
Benue Govt has spoken up on the rift with Atiku. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Benue State government has dismissed reports of a faction in the state’s Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In a statement issued Sunday in Makurdi the Special Adviser to the Benue State Governor on Media and Publicity, Terver Akase said Benue … Read more
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
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 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
Suswam has declared support for Atiku ahead of the 2023 election. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former governor of Benue State, Senator Gabriel Suswam, has debunked reports of a rift between himself and Governor Samuel Ortom. Speaking on Friday, Suswam said he is not at loggerheads with Ortom, who is a member of the … Read more