PDP NWC has commenced its meeting and announced a date for NEC. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has commenced its meeting on Tuesday. The PDP NWC has also fixed the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the party for Friday this week. The PDP Deputy National Chairman (South), Yemi Akinwonmi, had announced the … Read more
On Monday, a court in Port Harcourt issued an order restraining Secondus from parading himself as PDP National Chairman, and also, from taking part in any activity of the party while the order lasts. On Tuesday, there was disarray within the national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as two factions emerged. One faction … Read more
The order followed a complaint brought before the court by some aggrieved members of the party. The leadership crisis currently rocking the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) took a dramatic turn on Monday as a High Court sitting in Rivers State restrained Uche Secondus from parading himself as the National Chairman of the party. The … Read more
The PDP said the APC is aware that it has been rejected by Nigerians having failed woefully and that there is no way it can win elections under any condition The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Saturday, accused the President Muhammadu Buhari-led All Progressives Congress (APC) administration of witch-hunting members of the opposition party and … Read more
In a televised interview on Tuesday, Wike argued that the party’s current NWC of the PDP was incapable of leading the party to victory in 2023, citing the clamour among party members for a change in its composition in order to inject fresh blood. There are indications that the national convention of the Peoples Democratic … Read more
The former governor of Oyo State is dead. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the former military governor of Oyo State, General Adetunji Idowu Olurin, is dead. The former governor was pronounced dead at the age of 78. A family source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, disclosed that Olurin died at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH). … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has sealed off a property of a former Nigerian governor. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has sealed off the property of the former governor of Kano State, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso. It was gathered that the property sealed off by the EFCC is situated … Read more
The list, which has the names of 12 political parties, however, exempted the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has named Professor Charles Soludo as the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in the forthcoming governorship election in Anambra State. This was contained in a list of governorship and … Read more
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has met with the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Uche Secondus, behind closed doors. EKOHOTBLOG reports that former President Olusegun Obasanjo has on Thursday met with the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Uche Secondus, behind closed doors. The meeting is ongoing in Abeokuta, the Ogun … Read more
It noted that the signing of the law in spite of widespread public rejection amounted to “endorsement of imposition, lack of respect for the people…” The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called for the immediate amendment of the new Petroleum Industry Act Bill recently approved by President Muhammadu Buhari. The main opposition party in a … Read more
A former Deputy Senate President is dead. EKOHOTBLOG reports that a former Deputy Senate President, Ibrahim Mantu, has been pronounced dead. A family source, who confirmed the demise of the ex-Deputy Senate President, disclosed that Mantu died at a private hospital in Abuja after nine days of sickness and isolation. The source further disclosed that … Read more
The APC secretary added that in its desperate bid to remain in public reckoning, the PDP had recently resorted to many diversionary activities. The All Progressives Congress (APC) described the allegation by the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that it planned to rig the 2023 general elections as irrational and baseless. John Akpanudoedehe, National Secretary, … Read more
“The Constitution, traditions and practices of the Party should be strictly adhered to in finding solutions to any problems,” the PDP Governors said in a statement signed by Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal. Following the criticism that trailed the incumbent Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the Governors under the umbrella of the PDP … Read more
Ladoja of Zenith Labour Party, was the leader of the coalition, which supported Governor Seyi Makinde in 2019 to win the election for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state. The former Governor of Oyo State, Rashidi Ladoja, held closed door meeting with the National Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) of the All Progressives … Read more
A House of Reps member is dead. EKOHOTBLOG reports that tragedy has struck in the early hours of Monday following as a lawmaker representing Akure South/Akure North Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Hon. Adedayo Omolafe, was confirmed dead. It was gathered that the House of Reps member, popularly known as Expensive, died around 2am … Read more
The PDP chairman accused the electoral umpire of trying to abdicate its responsibility by hiding under the cover of the delayed amended Electoral Act or rejection of e-transmission of results The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has alleged that the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) have began “underhand rigging” ahead … Read more
Umahi joined the APC in November 2020, while Ayade defected in May 2021 Shortly after them, the Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle, also defected from the PDP to the APC Rivers State State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has urged the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to sue the Governors of Ebonyi and Cross River States, David … Read more
Arapaja, who was the deputy governor of Oyo State from 2007 to 2011, explained that Secondus did not give a damn that three governors defected to the APC within three months. The South-West National Vice Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Taofeek Arapaja, on Saturday revealed why joined the call for the resignation of … Read more
Secondus, who had been struggling to retain his position as PDP National Chairman, has had some party members call for his resignation Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has dismissed claims of having personal disagreement with Uche Secondus, National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Wike explained that he only speaks against the bad … Read more
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers stormed the Islamic school about two months ago and abducted scores of school kids The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Niger State chapter has called on Governor Abubakar Sani Bello to employ similar tactics used in rescuing the State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mohammed Sani Idris to secure the freedom … Read more