A chieftain of All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Osita Okechukwu, has told the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to be thankful to God that its 16-year administration was not probed by the successive APC-led governments. Okechukwu stated this on Tuesday in Abuja, while reacting to a statement by PDP congratulating Ghanaians for the conduct of free, … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, says Nigerians will vote out the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, the way the New Patriotic Party, NPP, was kicked out in the just concluded Ghana elections. EKO HOT BLOG reports that on Monday evening, the electoral commission of Ghana declared Mahama as the winner of the presidential election held … Read more
The Edo Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal which began sitting in Benin received seven petitions challenging the victory of Governor Monday Okpebholo in the September 21 poll. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the petitions were submitted by the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and six other political parties. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: Russia Opens Doors to Migrants Amid … Read more
Segun Sowunmi, a prominent member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has criticised President Bola Tinubu for the strong opposition to the tax reform bills introduced by his administration. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the new tax bills have sparked widespread controversy, with significant pushback from Nigerians, including the 36 state governors under the National … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has described the expulsion of the House of Representative member from Ideato North/Ideato South Federal Constituency of Imo State, Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, as null and void. PDP National Working Committee, NWC, said Ugochinyere’s expulsion by his Ward chapter of the party was of no effect. The PDP Umuopia/Umukegwu Ward chapter … 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
A human rights activists and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, on Friday, retracted the alleged defamatory statements made against acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Umar Damagun and the acting National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu. Adeyanju, in a letter dated December 6 written from his law firm, Deji Adeyanju & Partners, and signed by Zainab … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has declared the seat of Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu, the member representing the Ethiope East/Ethiope West Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, vacant. EKO HOT BLOG reports that this follows her defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement issued on Friday, the PDP called on the Independent National … Read more
Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu, daughter of ex-Delta State Governor James Ibori, has left the PDP for the APC. A member of the House of Representatives for Ethiope East/Ethiope West Constituency, has announced her defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a letter read by … Read more
The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced plans to meet with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, in January 2025 in an effort to resolve the ongoing crisis within the opposition party. The announcement was made by PDP BoT Chairman, Senator Adolphus Wabara, during an … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and other stakeholders have urged the Federal Government to engage in wider consultations on the controversial tax reform bills currently before the National Assembly. These include the Nigeria Tax Bill 2024, Nigeria Tax Administration Bill, Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill, and the Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Bill, all aimed at … Read more
A former Minister of Aviation, Osita Chidoka, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Chidoka revealed this during his appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Friday. According to him, he was leaving politics, so he can focus on his non-profitable organisation, Athena Centre. With Athena Centre, Chidoka wants to join hands with other … Read more
A Federal High Court sitting in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, has affirmed the suspension of Ali Odefa as the National Vice Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Odefa’s suspension was announced on October 4, 2024, by the executive committee of his Oguduokwor Ward in Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, citing allegations of anti-party … Read more
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Suspected gunmen have reportedly kidnapped Fabian Ihekweme, a former Commissioner for Foreign Affairs in Imo State, sparking fresh concerns over rising insecurity in the region. The abduction took place on Wednesday afternoon at Ihekweme’s residence. In a viral video circulating online, a woman identifying herself as his wife made a tearful plea for his release. … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday criticized the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors over their accusations of electoral manipulation in the Edo State governorship election held on September 21, 2024. INEC had declared Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner with 291,667 votes, while PDP’s candidate, Dr. Asue Ighodalo, … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has outlined its strategy to reclaim power from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. The party emphasized that its first step towards achieving this goal is to unify all party members and organs at various levels. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete Hegseth As … Read more
Some federal lawmakers have refuted claims that governors are threatening to deny them re-election tickets in 2027 over their support for President Bola Tinubu’s tax reform bills. This denial follows reports by Deputy Spokesman of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, who alleged that certain governors were pressuring lawmakers to withdraw their backing for the … Read more
Nigeria’s governors elected under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, have called on President Bola Tinubu to review Nigeria’s macroeconomic and fiscal decisions. This is as the governors expressed worries about the economic hardship on the nation by policies of the All Progressives Congress-led Federal Government. EKO HOT BLOG recalls that President Tinubu … Read more
A member of the House of Representatives from Ideato North and South Federal Constituency of Imo State, Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere, has said the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike wants to destroy the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Ugochinyere accused Wike of playing childish and Kindergarten politics which should be stopped by PDP … Read more