The South-West chapter of the PDP has started reconciliation efforts after the 2023 general election. The party has asked former Governor of Ekiti State, Segun Oni, to return to the party, following his departure after the fallout of the 2022 Ekiti State governorship primary. PDP leaders are hopeful that Oni will return to the party … Read more
Tinubu has described Atiku Abubakar as a consistent serial loser in response to the petition filed by Atiku and the PDP before the Presidential Election Petition Court. Tinubu’s team of lawyers filed a response stating that Atiku has lost all the presidential elections he has contested since 1993 and that his petition is frivolous and … Read more
The Katsina State High Court has suspended the newly-constituted Caretaker Committee of the PDP in Katsina State. The Court also granted an order of interlocutory injunction restraining the committee’s leadership from running the affairs of Katsina PDP. The restraining order will remain pending the hearing and determination of the instant suit brought before the state … Read more
Dino Melaye has accused Governor Nyesom Wike of causing Peter Obi’s exit from the PDP and sabotaging the party’s presidential campaign in the 2023 elections. He also alleged that Wike supported Yahaya Bello’s candidate against PDP’s candidate Natasha Akpoti in the just concluded National Assembly elections. Melaye claimed that Wike has never supported the PDP … Read more
The PDP has made an official announcement of the winner of the Bayelsa Governorship Primary Election. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bayelsa State has announced Governor Douye Diri as its governorship candidate for the upcoming November 11 gubernatorial election in the state. The Bayelsa State Governor emerged as the … Read more
Anyanwu has emerged as a PDP governorship candidate in Imo State. Anyanwu emerged following the PDP primary election held on Wednesday at the party’s secretariat. He will challenge the second-term bid of the current Governor of the state, Hope Uzodimma of the APC. EKO HOT BLOG reports Senator Samuel Anyanwu, National Secretary of the Peoples … Read more
The buildup to the 2023 presidential election witnessed a group of five PDP governors, including Wike, refusing to back the party’s presidential nominee, a northerner. Instead, they backed opposition candidates from the southern region, claiming that they were fighting for fairness. However, the de facto leader of the group has been accused of having insincere … Read more
INEC has declared that it will not nullify the 2023 Nigerian presidential election despite allegations of infractions. The electoral body maintains that the election was free, fair, and credible and conducted in substantial compliance with the Electoral Act and its Regulations and Guidelines. The use of technology enhanced the ease, credibility, transparency, and integrity of … Read more
Atiku contested the 2023 presidential election in Nigeria, but failed to meet the constitutional requirements to be declared the winner. INEC declared that Atiku did not score at least one-quarter of the votes cast in at least two-thirds of the 36 states of the federation and FCT. INEC urged the court to dismiss the petition … Read more
16 candidates of the PDP in Ogun State House of Assembly election have taken legal action against the APC and INEC by filing a petition at the election tribunal. The petitioners alleged non-compliance with the Electoral Act among others. In their petition, the 16 PDP candidates alleged that various violations occurred during the election, including … Read more
An APC chieftain in Edo State, has accused Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu of planning to defect from PDP to Labour Party. Mayaki claimed that Shaibu is using the Obidient movement to generate support for his rumoured 2024 governorship ambition. Mayaki also dismissed Shaibu’s call for youth empowerment, urging Obidients to be wary of his ulterior … Read more
Atiku’s spokesman has sued APC and Adamu over N125m debt. Bwala said he initiated the legal action against the party due to a build-up of unpaid fees resulting from legal services provided to the party. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Daniel Bwala, the spokesman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Candidate in the last … Read more
Monday, April 3rd had supporters of the APC and the PDP clashing in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The clash follows the outcome from the March 18 governorship polls. The PDP supporters were reported to have demanded a joint inspection of election materials ahead of the election petition tribunal. EKO HOT BLOG reports that violence erupted … Read more
Atiku has expressed his deep sadness over the death of Orji Uzor Kalu’s wife. The APC chieftain lost his 61-year-old wife on Monday. Reacting, Atiku condoled with the family and prayed that her soul Rest In Peace. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Atiku Abubakar, the Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the … Read more
By Philip Ibitoye On Wednesday, the Department of State Services (DSS) released a widely circulated statement, saying it has identified some key players in the plot for an Interim Government in Nigeria. The statement essentially confirmed some mischievous speculations on social media that an interim administration would be in place until the Supreme Court decides … Read more
The APC in Osun State has criticised Adeleke’s administration for the allegedly increasing insecurity in the state. The party has called on Adeleke to address the situation and prevent further incidents. The Osun APC also highlighted incidents of violence and kidnapping that have taken place in the state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor … Read more
The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike has positively impacted the 23 local government areas of the state. He charges the incoming administration on stewardship and insists on a full report card to be presented to the people by 2027. The Governor urges the Governor-elect, Siminialayi Fubara and his team not to be distracted by … Read more
The PDP has accused the ruling APC and the DSS of planning to subvert the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal. PDP alleged APC and DSS of secretly conspiring against the tribunal by plotting reports of interim government. PDP rejected the unconstitutional interim government plan proposed by the APC and the DSS. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
The suspended National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Iyorchia Ayu, is uncertain about returning to his office. The party has triggered the relevant clauses in its constitution, enabling the next-in-line step in. The PDP is in the process of rebuilding and repositioning its party, with far-reaching decisions expected to be taken at the … Read more
Fayose has criticized the PDP leadership for suspending some party chieftains, including himself. The PDP NWC reversed its decisions after the stepping aside of its National Chairman, Iyorchia Ayu. Fayose questioned the PDP’s leadership decisions following its loss in the presidential election. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, … Read more