Details Of Wike’s Meeting With Top PDP Leaders Emerge. Ex-Rivers governor blames PDP crisis on failed internal leadership. Party insists it remains united despite Wike’s scathing criticism. Prominent members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, have insisted that the office of the party’s National … Read more
The crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) continues to escalate, with growing tensions among party leaders and members of the Board of Trustees (BoT) over the leadership of acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum. Damagum, who assumed leadership following Senator Iyorchia Ayu’s court removal, faces mounting opposition from various party factions, with critics calling for … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expelled Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, the lawmaker representing the Ideato North/Ideato South Federal Constituency of Imo State and spokesperson for the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP). EKO HOT BLOG reports that the expulsion, effective immediately, follows charges of gross indiscipline, insubordination, and anti-party activities. The decision was communicated … Read more
The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has elected Chief Tony Okocha as its new chairman. Okocha, who previously served as the party’s Caretaker Committee Chairman, was elected unopposed during the state delegate congress held on Saturday in Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers State. The election, conducted via voice vote, was … Read more
Ali Ndume, the lawmaker representing Borno South Senatorial District, has threatened to leave the All Progressives Congress (APC) if the party’s leadership permits it. Speaking on Channels Television on Thursday, Ndume revealed that he had considered leaving the ruling party earlier but stayed due to his close relationship with President Bola Tinubu. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has suspended former Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, due to alleged anti-party activities. In a resolution submitted to the APC National Secretariat and addressed to National Chairman Dr. Umar Ganduje, the Osun APC accused Aregbesola, who previously served as the state’s governor, of creating divisions within … Read more
Key figures within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are reportedly shifting their support from former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde as their preferred candidate for the 2027 presidential elections. This development follows a recent effort by PDP governors to mediate peace among warring factions within the party. Despite attempts to … Read more
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain Dele Momodu has stated that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, is still upset about losing the party’s 2023 presidential ticket to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. According to Momodu, Wike’s disappointment over the loss is a key factor in the ongoing crisis within the opposition … Read more
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Kano has announced the suspension of two high-ranking officials: the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Abdullahi Baffa Bichi, and the Commissioner of Transportation, Muhammad Diggol. The suspension was confirmed by the State Party Chairman, Hashim Sulaiman Dungurawa, in an interview with Daily Trust on Monday. The decision … Read more
Abayomi Tella has been elected as the new chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Tella officially assumed the role during the party’s state convention in Abeokuta on Saturday, which was overseen by the Independent National Electoral Commission. Following his victory, Tella expressed his dedication to revitalizing, … 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
Moshood Olayide-Abas has been appointed as the Acting Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, following the recent passing of the former chairman, Isaac Omodewu. Olayide-Abas, who previously served as the Deputy State Chairman, was elected alongside Omodewu and other members of the APC State Executive Committee during the party’s state congress … Read more
The embattled National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Julius Abure, has announced that the party’s 2027 presidential ticket will no longer be automatically reserved for Peter Obi, its 2023 presidential candidate. Abure revealed this during a press briefing following the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja on Monday. He stated that the … Read more
Chris Imumolen, the newly appointed national chairman of the Accord Party, has announced the reinstatement of 26 members who were previously expelled or suspended from the party. This decision was revealed during an Emergency National Executive Committee (NEC) Meeting held on September 4, 2024, in Abuja. This development follows a recent ruling by an Abuja … Read more
The Labour Party (LP) has established a seven-member Disciplinary Standing Committee to address the conduct of members who fail to adhere to the party’s constitution and directives. This decision was announced by the party’s National Chairman, Mr. Julius Abure, during a press briefing on Tuesday in Abuja. The formation of the committee was one of … Read more
The crisis within the Benue chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) intensified on Monday following the announcement by the dissolved Austin Agada-led faction of the party that it had nominated 23 chairmanship and 276 councillorship candidates for the upcoming local government elections on October 5. The nominations were made after a primary election conducted … Read more
The Kogi State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has labeled Senator Dino Melaye as a liability to the party, urging for his immediate suspension. Led by Ibrahim Dansofo, PDP elders in the state have called on the local executive committee in Ijumu to initiate suspension proceedings against Melaye, stating the need to restore … Read more
A former senator, Dino Melaye has accused the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, leadership of destroying the party beyond redemption. Melaye specifically accused the Acting National Chairman, Umar Iliya Damagum, National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, and National Organising Secretary, Umar Bature, of being behind the bad fortunes of the party. Melaye has kept a low profile … Read more
Chaos erupts at APC Headquarters as thugs Attack Anti-Ganduje protesters in Abuja. Protesters demanded the resignation of APC National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje and the return of the chairmanship to the North Central region. Protesters appealed to President Bola Tinubu and Secretary George Akume for support in facilitating a peaceful leadership transition. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
Ayu withdraws lawsuit, paving way for Suswam’s chairmanship. Lawsuit resolution may end leadership deadlock since 2023. Court of Appeal document confirms Ayu’s appeal withdrawal. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the suspended National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Iyorchia Ayu, has withdrawn a lawsuit challenging his removal from the party to pave the way for the … Read more