Atiku Abubakar has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his 63rd birthday. Atiku praised Adeleke’s performance in office and his loyalty to the People’s Democratic Party. He also acknowledged Adeleke’s back-to-back electoral victories in Osun State against all odds. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 … Read more
The PDP National Chapel has announced a seven-day fasting and prayer session to support Atiku victory at the Presidential Election Tribunal. The fast began on Thursday, May 18 and will continue until Wednesday, May 24. The PDP and Atiku are challenging the declaration of Bola Tinubu as the President-elect by the Independent National Electoral Commission. … Read more
Members of the APC in Rivers State has express concern over Governor Wike’s friendly relationship with the party’s leadership, especially President-elect Bola Tinubu. Wike’s rumored support for the national ruling party during the 2023 presidential election has led to speculation that he may join the APC. Despite Governor Wike’s previous criticisms of the APC and … Read more
Atiku has claimed that he won the 2023 presidential election. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has insisted that he did not lose the just concluded presidential election. During a reception hosted by the Peoples Democratic Party Governors Forum (PDP GF) in Abuja on Thursday, … Read more
Atiku has arrived at the Transcorp Hilton in Abuja for a PDP event honoring new and returning governors elected on the platform of the opposition party. The event is expected to bring together chieftains of the party drawn from across its various regions, including former Vice President Namadi Sambo, and Acting Chairman of the PDP … Read more
The Presidential Election Petition Hearing has been adjourned to May 10th. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the tribunal handling petitions regarding the 2023 presidential election has postponed its session to Wednesday, May 10th. The Labour Party’s spokesperson, Kenneth Okonkwo, shared on Monday via a tweet that the presidential election petition tribunal had postponed its sitting … Read more
The Supreme Court will hear the Oyetola’s appeal against Adeleke’s victory in the 2022 Osun governorship election today. The case has been ongoing since January 2023, with the tribunal initially annulling Adeleke’s victory but then having it reinstated by an Appeal Court panel in March of that year. The current hearing involves final written arguments … Read more
Mallam Garba Shehu spoke about the possible outcome of the 2023 Presidential election if Atiku Abubakar or Peter Obi had won. He stated that an opposition victory would have endangered both the careers of APC leaders and the successful implementation of the Buhari administration’s programs. Shehu emphasized the importance of the Tinubu/Shettima victory for … Read more
By Philip Ibitoye On June 9, 2015, Bukola Saraki, a former Governor of Kwara State, emerged as the President of the Eighth Senate. His emergence was a culmination of a treacherous journey that shattered all norms in the books. Typically, the executive influences the emergence of the leaders of the legislature to ensure that they … Read more
Tinubu was in Rivers on Wednesday to commission a project. While in the state, he promised not to marginalise any part of Nigeria. He also praised Wike for his infrastructural achievements and political support. Eko Hot Blog reports that President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu has promised to work evenly for the country without marginalising any part … Read more
Governor Sanwo-Olu won a second term in office in the March 18 governorship election in Lagos and is set for inauguration. He secured a total of 762,134 votes, winning by a margin of more than 450,000 votes. His nearest challenger, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, of the Labour Party received 312,329 votes. Eko Hot Blog reports that a … Read more
Tinubu, the President-elect of Nigeria, has assured that he will leave legacy projects across Nigeria during his tenure as the country’s leader. Tinubu commended Wike for a job well done in Rivers and reassured of his promise to work evenly for the country. Tinubu thanked supporters and pledged to leave lasting marks in Nigeria while … Read more
The PDP is yet to hold its National Executive Committee meeting due to uncertainty surrounding the party’s 2023 presidential election performance report. The National Working Committee expects a report from the Presidential Campaign Council before calling for an NEC meeting. Other reports, including the status of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal, also need to be … Read more
Dino Melaye, the PDP candidate for the Kogi State governorship election, has been meeting with party leaders and elders from the state, traditional rulers, and religious leaders. He recently visited former PDP chairman Ahmadu Ali, who poured libation and prayed for his success in the upcoming election. Melaye has pledged to prioritize unity among … Read more
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has objected to a suit filed by the PDP and Dino Melaye against President-elect, Bola Tinubu. The NDLEA claims that the PDP and Melaye have no legal right to institute the suit, and it lacks jurisdiction. The agency further argues that the application is politically motivated and baseless. … Read more
The PDP has called on the international community to impose a travel ban on President Buhari after May 29th. The PDP made the call on Friday during a news conference in Abuja. The PDP accused Buhari of undermining democracy by failing to arrange fair elections for Nigerians. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Peoples Democratic Party … Read more
INEC has declared PDP’s Ozurigbo as the Winner of the suspended Imo Reps election. Ozurigbo was declared the winner of polling 9,917 votes to defeat his closet rival Harrison Nwadike of the LP who polled 9,372. Prof Rosetta Okechukwu, the collation officer announced the results at the collation office on Friday. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
The Adamawa State Government has ordered an investigation into the “illegal” declaration of the APC governorship candidate during the April 15 supplementary polls. The declaration was later deemed illegal by the INEC returning officer, who declared the PDP candidate as the winner of the election. The state government has called for the prosecution of those … Read more
The PDP has suspended its party chairman and deputy in Lagos. The duo were suspended on the grounds of allegedly committing a gross violation of the party’s constitution. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has ratified the suspension of its Chairman, Philip Aivoji and his Deputy, Mr … Read more
Aondoakaa has revealed that Tinubu’s dual citizenship not in petitions. Labour Party and PDP omitted dual citizenship claim in Tinubu petition. According to the former minister stated that the citizenship allegation cannot be amended. EKO HOT BLOG reports that former minister of justice and attorney-general of the federation (AGF), Michael Aondoakaa has revealed that both … Read more