Following the dissolution of the Ebonyi State Exco of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, the National Working Committee (NWC) has constituted a state caretaker committee to pilot the affairs of the party in Ebonyi state in line with the provisions of the constitution of the PDP. Disclosing this in a statement signed by Kola Ologbondiyan, … Read more
NOVEMBER 18, 2020 Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, on Tuesday, revealed that he became an object of suspicion to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) because of his refusal to criticise President Muhammadu Buhari. As gathered by Eko Hot Blog, he made the comment at a press briefing in Abakaliki his defection to the All Progressives … Read more
By-election The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed optimism that its candidate for the Cross River North Senatorial by-election, Dr Steve Odey, will win the Dec. 5 election. The party in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr Kola Ologbondiyan, in Abuja on Tuesday said nothing would detract the people of the district … Read more
Nomination The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has approved the nomination of Member of House of Representatives, Mr Emmanuel Alamu, as Chairman, Electoral Committee, Plateau outstanding Ward and LGA Congresses. The PDP National Working Committee (NWC) in a statement issued by its National Organising Secretary, retired Col. Austin Akobundu, in Abuja on Tuesday also approved the … Read more
Policies The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has advised the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to come up with programmes and polices that would urgently revamp Nigeria’s productive sector, reposition its economy and provide jobs for the youth. The PDP National Publicity Secretary, Mr Kola Ologbondiyan, gave the advice at a news conference in Abuja on … Read more
Governor of Ebonyi state, David Umahi, has made official his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In the past one week, there have been reports on the governor defection from the PDP where he served as deputy governor and was twice elected governor but Umahi has not spoken … Read more
More details have emerged from Ebonyi Governor, Dave Umahi’s meeting with the leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the Governor’s planned defection from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). An APC chieftain in Ebonyi, Elias Mbam spoke with newsmen on Monday in Abakaliki on the outcome of the meeting. As gathered by Eko Hot … Read more
The Speaker of Imo State House of Assembly and member representing Isiala Mbano Constituency, Dr Chiji Collins, of the All Progressives Congress (APC) was on Friday impeached from office. Taking over his place, the member representing Onuimo Constituency, Paul Emeziem, also of the APC, was elected as the new speaker. The assembly has 20 APC … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to reverse the increase in the pump price of fuel which increased from N159 to N170 per liter. The party in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr Kola Ologbondiyan, on Friday in Abuja, rejected the increase describing it as unbearable to Nigerians. … Read more
Ebonyi State Commissioner for Inter-Governmental Affairs, Hon Lazarus Ogbee, has resigned his appointment with the state government. In a resignation letter, dated November 12, 2020, titled, ‘Resignation of Appointment As Honourable Commissioner,’ the former commissioner said his reasons for opting out of the Governor David Umahi administration were personal. He, however, noted that he would, … Read more
Protest The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed concern about the on-going clampdown and freezing of bank accounts of some Nigerians for allegedly participating in the #EndSARS protests. The party expressed the concern in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr Kola Ologbondiyan, in Abuja on Wednesday. Read Also: Benue State Health Commissioner … Read more
NOVEMBER 10, 2020 The inauguration of Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, which has been slated for Thursday, will adhere strictly to COVID-19 protocols. The State Chairman of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), Tony Aziegbemi, disclosed this in Benin on Tuesday. Aziegbemi said that the party was constrained by the COVID-19 pandemic as well as the … Read more
PDP, INEC The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Lagos State charpter, has advised Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, the Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure more fairness as he commences second term in office on Monday. The state PDP Publicity Secretary, Taofik Gani, gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) … Read more
Victory The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has congratulated the United States President-elect, Joe Biden, on his successful election as the 46th President of the United States. The party congratulated Biden in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr Kola Ologbondiyan in Abuja on Sunday. Read Also: PDP: Jonathan’s Men Regroup For 2023 Ologbondiyan … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, yesterday said the swift operation by the United States to rescue her citizen held hostage by bandits on Nigerian soil has further confirmed that the Buhari Presidency can neither secure the territorial integrity of the nation nor arrest the wave of insecurity ravaging the country under its watch. The party … Read more
chieftain of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State, Babatunde Gbadamosi, has advised the newly re-appointed INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yabuku, to embrace more technologies A chieftain of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State, Babatunde Gbadamosi, has advised the newly re-appointed INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yabuku, to embrace more technologies in order to enhance … Read more
Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is dishonest The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is dishonest in his claim that the state needs N1 trillion to restore properties and facilities destroyed in the violence that ensued in the aftermath of … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State has accused its PDP counterpart of subversive activities. The party also accused a faction of the opposition of masterminding the recent looting and brigandage that attended last week’s peaceful protest staged by the youths in the state. A statement issued on Sunday at Ado Ekiti, through its … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has berated President Muhammadu Buhari’s for his address to the nation on Thursday evening. In a statement signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, the party said Buhari’s address failed the empathy test. The major opposition party says the president address is disappointing and completely disconnected from the … Read more
Peoples Democratic Party, call on the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), yesterday, restated its call on the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency on security in the country. This came as the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) berated President Muhammadu Buhari for not speaking out … Read more