Senator Ajibola Basiru has denied celebrating Ademola Adeleke’s victory at the Court of Appeal in a Facebook post. Basiru accused the PDP and Adeleke’s administration of being behind the post, claiming that it is an attempt aimed at seeking to validate the judgment of the Court of Appeal. The Director of Media of Osun PDP, … Read more
By Tunde Odesola Was. Is. Will. The spellbinding sight of the throne would blush King Solomon green with envy. With a grin, the elephant walked majestically towards the throne, swishing his tail as its tree-trunk legs embossed map-like footprints in the brown earth. EDITOR’S PICKS Sanwo-Olu Receives Certificate Of Return, Vows ‘Next Four Years Will … Read more
PDP has reversed the suspension Of Anyim, Fayose and Shema The decision to reverse their suspension is coming days after Ayu “steps aside” as the party’s National Chairman. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a move aimed at reconciling the warring camps of the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the National Working Committee (NWC) … Read more
APC and PDP have urged DSS to arrest politicians planning for Interim Government. The call comes hours after the DSS raised a security alert. INEC had on March 1 declared Tinubu the winner of the February 25 presidential election. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential campaign councils of the All Progressives Congress and the … Read more
PDP NEC is set to meet to discuss the suspension of Ayu. Ayu had stepped aside following a court order. He was replaced by the Deputy National Chairman, (North) Umar Iliya Damagum. EKO HOT BLOG reports they the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), National Executive Council (NEC), is expected to convene “as soon as it becomes feasible” … Read more
The LP has reduced the price of its governorship nomination form for off-cycle elections in Bayelsa, Kogi, and Imo states from N25 million to N15 million. Peter Obi, the party’s presidential candidate, had urged the reduction in price, which was previously identical to that of the APC and PDP. Obi thanked the party’s leadership for … Read more
PDP has rejected Alex Otti’s victory. INEC had declared Otti of the Labour Party as the winner of the Abia State gubernatorial election. He polled 175, 467, while Ahiwe scored 88,529. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Abia State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Working Committee and the enlarged State Executive Committee on … Read more
Wike has reacted after Ayu stepped down for Damagum. Wike expressed satisfaction over the replacement Ayu. This comes two days after Ayu was suspended by his ward in Benue State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has ridiculed the embattled former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Iyiorchia Ayu, … Read more
Bode George has finally revealed when he will evacuate Nigeria following Tinubu’s victory. He stated that he would hold off on any action until a verdict is reached by the judiciary regarding the election result. George had declared that he will depart from Nigeria if Tinubu wins the 2023 presidential election. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Political statesman and former Deputy National Chairman of the PDP, Bode George has aired his opinion regarding the plight of party’s National Chairman, Iyorchia Ayu. Ayu was recently suspended by the Peoples Democratic Party. In defense, Bode George states the PDP Chieftain deserved the treatment referencing Ayu also playing a part in suspending other notable … Read more
The PDP is set to hold a NWC meeting to discuss its reaction following a court’s ruling that barred Iyorchia Ayu from office. The High Court issued an interim order restraining Ayu from parading himself as the PDP chairman. Debo Ologunagba said the party is ready to interrogate the sequence of events leading to Ayu’s … Read more
Labour Party is under fire for fixing nomination form for N25m. EKO HOT BLOG reports that ahead of the Imo State governorship election scheduled for November 11, the Labour Party, LP, is under fire for fixing the price of its expression of interest and nomination forms at N25 million. Twelve aspirants, excluding the late Humprey … Read more
By Abiodun KOMOLAFE Often times, intrigues exist in political matrixes. Concepts such as political mass participation, collective demands, group identity and determination, and collateral damages could all mean different things to different people. It only depends on which side of the divide the definer pitches his or her tent. This unrestricted latitude and privilege to … Read more
A Court has prohibited Ayu from assuming PDP national chairman position. Conrad Terhide Utaan filed a motion ex parte marked MHC/633/2023, which was ruled on by W.I Kpochi, the presiding judge. Ayu was suspended late last week for anti-party activities in the wake of the party’s loss in the presidential election. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
National assembly elections held on February 25, while governorship and house of assembly polls held on March 18 across Nigeria. However, some elections were declared inconclusive for various reasons. The electoral commission has announced a date for affected elections. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed April 15 for … Read more
Ayu has been suspended from the party by the Executive Committee of the PDP in Igyorov Ward in Gboko LGA of Benue State. Ayu reacting to the suspension stated that it is an exercise in futility as the Ward Committee lacks the power to suspend him. He explained that only the PDP National Executive Committee … Read more
Atiku Abubakar has rejected the purported legitimacy of the 2023 presidential election in Nigeria. The PDP candidate refused to give credence to a “fake” press release that misrepresented his position. He has determined to challenge the election results in court and fight for the interests of the Nigerian people. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the … Read more
Fani-Kayode has threatened that Nigeria would become “ungovernable” if Tinubu’s swearing-in is obstructed by Labour Party or PDP. Fani-Kayode warned the supporters of Atiku and Peter Obi to desist from their attempts to annul the 2023 presidential election which produced Bola Tinubu. He gave the warning via his official Twitter handle on Saturday. EKO HOT … Read more
The PDP has denied allegations of rigging in the Enugu governorship election by APGA and Labour Party. The PDP spokesperson attributed the victory to their candidate’s competence and accused the opposition parties of making excuses for their expected failure. The statement also mentioned allegations of rigging against PDP supporters in other local government areas and … Read more
APGA Candidate in Enugu has reacted to the outcome of the state elections. According to him the polls were not fair or transparent. Describing the election, Frank Nweke said it was an assault on democracy. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Enugu State, Frank Nweke, … Read more