Eko Hot Blog reports that a group of suspected political thugs have reportedly attacked Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) officials as they transported election materials for the upcoming Saturday election. The incident occurred in Okeho, within the Kajola Local Government area of the state. The local government election is scheduled to take place on … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Oyo state government has declared Friday as a half-work day for all civil and public servants in the state ahead of the LGAs election on Saturday. In a statement on Thursday, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, special adviser on media to Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo, said the declaration of the half-work … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a former Deputy Governor of Ondo State, Agboola Ajayi, has emerged as the winner of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship primary. Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, the deputy governor of Bayelsa, who chaired the electoral committee that supervised the primary poll, announced the results on Thursday in Akure, the state capital. Editor’s … Read more
Atiku Aide Hails Fubara, Credits Him with Ousting Wike. Fubara is credited with ousting former governor Nyesom Wike from power in the state. Olarewaju describes Wike as a displaced politician seeking support from unconventional sources. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Demola Olarewaju, the special assistant on digital media strategy to Atiku Abubakar has described the governor … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Abass Mimiko, the younger brother of former Governor Olusegun Mimiko, has been declared the gubernatorial candidate of the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) for the upcoming November elections in Ondo State. The announcement came on Wednesday during the ZLP primary election held at the party’s secretariat in Akure. Party members unanimously … Read more
The Edo State APC chapter urged its members not to oppose new entrants, amidst internal controversies. Former Speaker Kabiru Adjoto’s potential return faced objections from Ward 6 leaders in Akoko-Edo. The APC clarified its commitment to welcoming members from other parties. Eko Hot Blog reports that In preparation for the 2024 governorship election in Edo … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has disclosed on Tuesday that the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, once saved him from media blackmail while he was in the Senate. The governor, during a reception organized for the First Lady, alongside other State Governors’ wives at Government House, Oke-Fia, Osogbo, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a former Governor of Imo State and one time deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, Emeka Ihedioha has resigned his membership from the People’s Democratic People in Imo State. According to TVC, the former governor announced his resignation from the party in a letter written to the party state … Read more
You Are A Liability To PDP – Ortom Slams Melaye. Ortom emphasizes the importance of respectful discourse in politics and criticizes Melaye. The statement highlights Ortom’s selfless sacrifices to the PDP and his commitment to justice and fairness in Nigerian politics, contrasting it with Melaye’s actions and attitudes. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Former Benue State … Read more
Fix Internal Crisis Before Targeting Tinubu’s Govt – Presidency Slams PDP. PDP’s call for urgent security measures countered by claims of Tinubu’s administration achievements. Statement emphasizes the need for PDP to focus on internal unity EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidency has asked the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to settle its internal crisis first before … Read more
PDP NEC fails to discipline members involved in anti-party activities. Wike expected to be named on the list of those opposed to Atiku Abubakar. NEC appointed Udom Emmanuel as chairman of disciplinary committee. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has failed to take disciplinary action against … 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
Protesters gathered at the PDP national headquarters in Abuja to express support for Acting Chairman Umar Damagun and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike The protest comes ahead of crucial PDP meetings, including the Governors’ Forum and the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting The protesters voiced concerns about internal factions and called for unity within the party … Read more
PDP NWC to present report on anti-party activities to NEC, including involvement of Nyesom Wike. Discussion on the future of acting National Chairman Umar Damagum also on agenda. 52 members of National Caucus Committee expected to attend, focusing on reconciliation and disciplinary issues. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples … Read more
The PDP Caucus meeting in the House of Representatives has stalled, revealing internal rifts. Tensions mount over leadership disagreements as the NEC meeting approaches. Calls for the acting National Chairman’s resignation intensify amid demands for change. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Caucus in the House of Representatives has … Read more
Senator Matthew Urhoghide officially joins APC in Benin City after leaving PDP. Urhoghide pledges support for APC’s growth and 2024 Edo governorship election candidates. Other PDP politicians and local government chairmen also join APC during the event. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Two-time Senator Matthew Urhoghide, formerly of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has officially joined … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Etsako West Chapter, Edo State, have expressed strong opposition to the speculated re-entry of the impeached Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, into the party. On Tuesday, protesters from all 12 wards within the council area converged at the party’s local secretariat, bearing a petition that … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Segun Sowunmi, has voiced his concerns over the apparent indifference of the party’s founding figures towards the internal conflicts shaking the PDP’s foundations. Speaking on Channels Television’s “Politics Today,” the former Ogun PDP governorship aspirant called out former Presidents, Olusegun Obasanjo and … Read more
Omobayo Godwin was on Monday appointed and sworn-in as the deputy governor of Edo State His appointment followed the impeachment of Philip Shuaibu by the state Assembly Philip Shuaibu had been at loggerhead with Governor Obaseki over PDP gubernatorial candidacy for the upcoming Governorship election in the state. Eko Hot Blog reports that the new … Read more
60 PDP Lawmakers Threaten Exit From Party, Demand Damagum’s Resignation. Demand replacement from North Central as per party’s constitution. Accuse Damagum of surrendering PDP’s leadership to APC. EKO HOT BLOG reports that at least 60 members of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the House of Representatives are considering leaving the party unless Acting National Chairman … Read more