Court ruling on Electoral Act divides Senate Sekibo who came under Order 10 and 11 of the Senate Standing Rules, urged his colleagues to suspend other activities and debate the issue, even as he argued that the ruling by the Court, nullifying their action, is bad precedence that must not be allowed to stand. EKO … Read more
Saraki stated this when some young supporters raise ₦40 million for his Presidential Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms The former Senate President has declared his intention to run for the presidency in 2023 EKO HOT BLOG reports that former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has revealed his plan to populate his cabinet with ministers below … Read more
The APC had in their submissions, told the court that the lawmakers are not registered members of their party However, the judge held that the defendants had intentions to mislead the court EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Federal High Court in Abuja has sacked 20 members of the Cross River State House of Assembly … Read more
The court had on March 8 sacked Umahi, his Deputy and 16 lawmakers over their defection from the PDP to the APC In reaction, the parties on March 11 applied for a stay of execution at the high court and a notice of appeal at the Court of Appeal in Abuja EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
George, a member of the PDP Board of Trustees (BoT), insisted that the party should zone its ticket to the South According to the PDP chieftain, it is standard that zoning and rotation will be the heart of the party EKO HOT BLOG reports that a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George, … Read more
PDP has warned the Federal Government that the looming fuel crisis may spark worse protests than EndSARS. The main opposition also accused the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), of abdicating his duties and being “aloof” and “absent” EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Sunday warned that the ongoing fuel … Read more
The decision of a Federal High Court to remove Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State from office may halt a wave of defections by elected political office holders, writes EDWARD NNACHI. Recall that on March 9, 2022, a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja presided over by Justice Inyang Ekwo issued a judgement ordering the … Read more
Governor Tambuwal described the administration of President Buhari as a tale of forced marriage Tambuwal has also declared his intention to run for President EKO HOT BLOG reports that Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal on Saturday said President Muhammadu Buhari lacks the capacity to govern Nigeria. He made the comment during his visit to the … Read more
Ayu’s plea to PDP members comes against the backdrop of the rift between Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State and Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State Governor Obaseki recently took a swipe at Governor Wike over his reaction to comments by Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Chairman … Read more
Atiku said Tinubu wanted to be his vice president in the year he lost his first presidential race, but he turned him down He revealed this to members of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at a meeting in Abuja EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former Vice President Atiku … Read more
The PDP’s National Publicity Secretary said every part of Nigeria has the quality of personnel who can genuinely rule Nigeria in 2023 “…the moment we begin to talk to ourselves and reconcile, all those tendencies will start to subsume into the common goal…” EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has opened … Read more
Atiku recalled that the PDP is the oldest political party since the creation of Nigeria The former Vice President expressed worry that the party ”will be in opposition again for the next eight years if it does not win the election EKO HOT BLOG reports that the 2019 Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party … Read more
Palpable tension has gripped the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP as party sources hinted at a division over zoning of the presidential ticket. While some of the aspirants have been lobbying to have the ticket zoned to the south, others are pushing for an open contest. EKO HOT BLOG reports that there is tension and anxiety … Read more
Some of Kwankwaso’s loyalists have been visiting top politicians on consultation with Shekarau, Sule Lamido and Atiku Abubakar Kwankwaso had at the National Conference Centre in Abuja attended the launch of The National Movement (TNM)… EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former Governor of Kano State, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has said that he is … Read more
INEC has released the final list of candidates for Ekiti State Governorship election. The Commission said the release was in compliance with the Electoral Act following the close of nominations by political parties. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the final list of candidates for Ekiti governorship election … Read more
Saraki urged Nigerians to be concerned about electing someone who can tackle the country’s challenges instead of zoning He claimed to have what it takes to lead Nigeria EKO HOT BLOG reports that the immediate past Senate President, Abubakar Saraki, has said he will officially declare his intention to run for president in 2023 after … Read more
The APC Chairman advised Wike to leave Umahi alone and focus on solving the many problems bedeviling his State He claimed that there is no comparison between the ‘widely rated performing Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi, and the ‘power-drunk’ Wike in any area’ EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressive Congress (APC) in … Read more
Umahi earlier this week had been sacked by a Federal High Court in Abuja for defecting to the APC from the PDP The Governor has applied for a stay of execution and approached the Court of Appeal for a review. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has said the Peoples … Read more
The Osun State PDP Congresses which held on Tuesday March 7 produced two factional candidates – Ademola Adeleke and Dotun Babayemi …the decision of the court had affirmed the emergence of Dotun Babayemi, who was elected by the delegates that had been pronounced as the authentic delegates EKO HOT BLOG reports that an Osun State … Read more
Umahi was elected in 2015 and 2019 general elections on the platform of the PDP but defected to the APC in 2021 The court had ruled that the votes that brought Umahi to power belongs to the PDP… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the nominee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for Governor of Ebonyi … Read more