The Cross River chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says the local government elections conducted on Saturday in the state fell short of every standard to be called an election. The party subsequently rejected the results and said it will challenge the outcome in a competent court of law. This is contained in a … Read more
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has called on Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, to stop accusing it for the crisis plaguing the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Recall that Makinde had at an event in Ibadan blamed the APC for the tussle in PDP and other opposition parties. The APC National Publicity Secretary, Mr Felix Morka, … Read more
The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the November 16, 2024, Ondo State governorship election, Agboola Ajayi, has accused the incumbent governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, of destroying the legacy of late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu when it concerns the Amotekun security outfit. He made the allegations during the Ondo State Governorship election debate put together … Read more
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 elections, has shared insights on what he would have done differently had he won the presidency. In a statement released on Sunday, he addressed the numerous inquiries he has received regarding his potential plans for Nigeria. While acknowledging … Read more
A Katsina State High Court has fixed November 29 for ruling on whether it has jurisdiction to entertain a suit filed by the Dr Mustapha Inuwa-led faction of PDP on the party’s congresses conducted in the state. At the proceedings, the Plaintiff’s Counsel, Mr Mustapha Shitu-Mahuta, argued that it was wrong for the party to … Read more
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar says he has no hand in the leadership crisis bedeviling the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). His Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shuaibu, his principal was not in any way part of the crisis in the party. Recall that the PDP was hit with suspensions and counter-suspensions necessitating the intervention … Read more
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has said he is yet to decide on contesting in the 2027 presidential election. He, however, added that if he decides to via for the presidency in 2027 no one can stop his ambition. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Arrives Abuja After Two-Week Working Vacation In UK, France NIDCOM Gears … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has postponed its scheduled congresses at the ward, local government, and state levels, which were initially slated for October 26, November 2, and November 9, 2024. EKO HOT BLOG reports that this was confirmed in a statement released by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, on Tuesday. … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has postponed its National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, originally scheduled for October 24, to November 28, 2024. The decision followed a four-hour meeting of party stakeholders at the Bauchi State Governor’s Lodge in Asokoro, Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Arrives Abuja After Two-Week Working Vacation In UK, France NIDCOM Gears … Read more
The Olagunsoye Oyinlola-led Reconciliation Committee, formed to address internal divisions within the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has successfully completed its mission. EKO HOT BLOG reports that following a three-hour meeting with the disputing factions on Tuesday, Oyinlola, a former governor of Osun State, announced that the conflicts within the NWC … Read more
Key figures within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are reportedly shifting their support from former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde as their preferred candidate for the 2027 presidential elections. This development follows a recent effort by PDP governors to mediate peace among warring factions within the party. Despite attempts to … Read more
The Ondo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has renewed its call for the removal of the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Mrs. Oluwatoyin Babalola, citing her deep ties to the state as a potential conflict of interest ahead of the November 16 gubernatorial election. In a letter addressed to the Chairman of the … Read more
Tensions escalate within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as pressure mounts on Acting National Chairman, Ambassador Umar Iliya Damagum, to ensure the timely convening of the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 24, 2024. According to the party’s constitution, NEC meetings must be held quarterly, a requirement Damagum has yet to meet … Read more
The immediate past Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has said that there are no factions in the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, contrary to insinuations in some quarters. Ortom stated this when he hosted members of the newly elected Benue State Working Committee, SWC, of the party in his Makurdi residence. The former governor said … Read more
The Senate caucus of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken steps to address the ongoing internal crisis within the party. Tensions within the PDP have intensified since last week, with the National Working Committee (NWC) suspending several senior members, further deepening divisions. EDITOR’S PICKS ICYMI: Nigerian TikToker, Oloba Salo Reportedly Shot in Lekki, Don’t … Read more
A Chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Umar Sani, has said that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike is not above the party. Sani stated this while speaking on Arise TV’s Morning Show, stressing that no committee was in place at the time of Wike’s alleged infractions. EDITOR’S PICK: Alleged N27bn … Read more
Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Governors’ Forum, Bala Mohammed says the party has resolved the crisis in its National Working Committee, NWC. Mohammed and the acting national chairman Ambassador Umar Ilyas Damagun, spoke with few reporters at the private departure lounge of the Nnamdi Azikwe airport on Tuesday in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICK: Alleged … Read more
The Edo State Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Dr Anthony Aziegbemi says the party has successfully filed a petition against what he described as the September 21 governorship election robbery, noting that the party is confident of reclaiming its alleged stolen mandate. Aziegbemi made this known while briefing newsmen on Monday, in Benin … Read more
A former presidential aspirant, Dele Momodu says only God and destiny will determine Atiku Abubakar’s future political career in the 2027 general elections. Momodu’s comments came a day after former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, asked Atiku to end his presidential ambition due to his advanced age. The 77-year-old Atiku has run unsuccessfully for President … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State, Yenagoa Local Government Chapter, on Sunday, indefinitely suspended former Deputy Governor Werinipre Seibarugu and six others over alleged anti-party activities. Seibarugu, who previously served as deputy to former Governor and ex-Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, was also an acting governor and Speaker of … Read more