Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has called on the People’s Democratic Party’s (PDP) to apologise to Nigerians in response to the party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar’s alleged divisive and contentious remarks. Eko Hot Blog reports that Atiku had said: “I know the whole of this country. I have built bridges across this country. I think what the … Read more
The IPI has asked Zamfara governor to rescind his “illegal” order shutting down media organisations in the state. Eko Hot Blog reports that the International Press Institute (IPI), Nigeria, has condemned as “reprehensible and unacceptable” the order by the Zamfara State government for the closure of some media organisations operating in the state. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
The PDP has defended Atiku over his northerner remark, saying he’s not a ethnic champion. Eko Hot Blog reports that the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed allegations that its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, is playing ethnic and tribal politics. EDITOR’S PICKS 2023: Why Northerners Need A President From The North – Atiku Tinubu Lashes … Read more
Ohanaeze has demanded apology from atiku over statement on igbo presidency. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ohanaeze Ndigbo has requested an apology from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, over the allegedly divisive statement he made in Kaduna on Saturday. The sociocultural group asked Atiku to retract the statement and also apologise … Read more
Fani-Kayode has slammed Atiku Abubakar for saying the North does not need a Yoruba or Igbo president. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has slammed the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential flagbearer, Atiku Abubakar for saying the North does not need a Yoruba or Igbo president. Atiku had said … Read more
Atiku says he started advocating for restructuring back in 2004. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has said he started advocating for restructuring in the North in 2004. The former Vice President said the idea of restructuring was met with strong resistance from Northern Governors … Read more
Prince Uthman Shodipe-Dosunmu, national coordinator of the Patriots Roundtable, has urged PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, to resign from the race for advising Northern Nigerians to support a candidate from the north and ignore any candidate from the south. Eko Hot Blog reports that in a statement on Saturday, Shodipe-Dosunmu called the PDP candidate’s remarks … Read more
Atiku has explained why northerners need someone from the north to be president in 2023. Eko Hot Blog reports that the presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has said northerners need a president who hails from northern Nigeria. EDITOR’S PICKS Kenneth Okonkwo Tackles Atiku Over Comment On Igbo, Yoruba Presdiency 2023: … Read more
Kenneth Okonkwo has tackled Atiku over his comment on Igbo, Yoruba Presidency. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nollywood actor and a chieftain of the Labour Party (LP),Kenneth Okonkwo, has slammed the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential flagbearer, Atiku Abubakar, over a recent statement. This online media platform gathered that Atiku during an Interactive Session … Read more
The campaign flag-off of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Uyo, Akwa Ibom on October 11, 2022 is another stark reminder that the injury which the duo of its presidential candidate and national chairman, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and Chief Iyorchia Ayu respectively inflicted on their party may take eternity to mend their tattered umbrella as … Read more
The Tinubu/Southwest Media Veterans Support Group views the news making the rounds that members of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) are now falling over themselves to return tens of millions of Naira that was credited into their accounts without their knowledge or any justifiable reason from the leadership of … Read more
Atiku will meet Northern Elders, ACF, others in Kaduna. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, will meet with the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) and other Northern groups. According to a statement on Friday by Atiku’s media adviser, Paul Ibe, the former … Read more
The PDP crisis has taken another turn as Ayu dared Wike, saying he did not collect N1 billion from anybody. Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Iyorchia Ayu, has denied collecting N1 billion for anybody. EDITOR’S PICKS EXPOSED: Wike Reveals Other Ayu’s ‘Sins’ PDP Crisis: Ayu’s Children … Read more
Wike has declared the PDP can’t win the presidential election without him. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has declared that without his input and participation in the activities of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the party will lose its bid for the presidency in the 2023 general … Read more
A former senator has explained why northern Nigeria must vote for Tinubu. Eko Hot Blog reports that an All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Senator Abu Ibrahim, has called on voters in the geo-political north to repay the party’s presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, by supporting him. EDITOR’S PICKS 2023: APC Speaks On El-Rufai, Adamu, Amaechi … Read more
Ayu has asked the (EU) to send observers to monitor the 2023 general elections in Nigeria. Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Iyorchia Ayu, has called on the European Union (EU) to send a high-level and large-sized observer mission to Nigeria to observe and monitor the 2023 … Read more
Wike says Ayu’s children will disown him if he spills all his ‘crimes’. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike said on Friday that the children of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chairman, Iyorchia Ayu, will disown him if all the happenings in the party involving their father are … Read more
Tambuwal has debunked reports that the PDP has suspended its presidential campaign. Eko Hot Blog reports that Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, says the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has not suspended its presidential campaign for the 2023 election. EDITOR’S PICKS 2023: It’s Foolish To Expect Ayu To Resign After Election – Wike Why I Missed … Read more
Wike says it’s foolish to expect Ayu to resign after the presidential election has been concluded. Eko Hot Blog reports that Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has reiterated his call for the resignation of the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Iyorchia Ayu. EDITOR’S PICKS Why I Missed PDP Presidential Campaign Flag-Off – … Read more
A PDP spokesman has revealed what Atiku’s presidency will do for Nigerians. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the spokesperson of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Campaign Council, Kola Ologbondiyan, has said the party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, will “wipe away the tears of Nigerians” if elected as President in 2023. Ologbondiyan, the immediate past … Read more