EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, in the February 25 election, Peter Obi, has said that the situation in the country requires those in authority to lead by example. Obi said Nigerian leaders cannot continue to preach to the people to make sacrifices without sacrificing themselves, saying that … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi on Wednesday celebrated Sallah with some Muslim faithful in his hometown in Awka, Anambra State. This online media platform gathered that the LP candidate gifted the Muslim faithful with cash, bags of rice, and drinks for the celebration. … Read more
The factional Secretary-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo urged Igbo leaders to back Tinubu over Obi. Isiguzoro emphasized the need for Southeast governors’ open support for Tinubu. He asserted that those supporting Obi would fail, and Tinubu was ‘unseatable’. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a surprising turn of events, a factional Secretary-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the suspended Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa, has been whisked away from the Department of State Services (DSS) headquarters in Abuja to an undisclosed private facility. It was gathered that the embattled suspended anti-graft agency boss was moved to another facility to have … Read more
Peter Obi, the LP candidate in the 2023 Presidential election, has reacted to the ongoing building demolitions in Kano and other parts of Nigeria. He emphasizes that while some demolitions may be necessary, compassion and compensation should be provided to the innocent victims. Obi calls for a humanitarian approach, considering the housing deficit and the … Read more
Abdulai Bangura, the chairman of the PPRC in Sierra Leone, has urged politicians in the country to conduct themselves peacefully. He has cited Nigeria’s Peter Obi as an example of a politician who has conducted himself peacefully after losing an election. The election results in Sierra Leone are still being awaited. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
Fr. Mbaka has expressed remorse over political involvement in the past election. According to his churches it has become increasingly common to mix churches and politics. He also asked God for mercy and forgiveness over his church’s involvement. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry in Enugu, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, … Read more
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s candidate, has concluded his legal case challenging the results of the February 25 presidential election. Obi presented evidence from polling units across the nation and witnesses who testified about irregularities in the election. The case has been adjourned until July 3, when INEC will begin its defense. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is set to conduct a post-elections review for the just-concluded 2023 polls from July 4 to August 5, 2023. In a statement on Thursday by the commission’s spokesman, Festus Okoye, the electoral umpire said the review will commence with a meeting of the Resident Electoral Commissioners … Read more
Two former presidential campaign officials have called on Atiku and Peter Obi to withdraw their cases from the election petition tribunal. They believe that Tinubu’s government has the potential to reunite and reposition Nigeria for a breakthrough. Atiku’s camp has responded by saying that they will continue to pursue their case in court. EKO HOT … Read more
Peter Obi has reprimanded politicians over the proposed 114% salary increase. He believes that the salary increment is in bad taste considering the current economic hardships faced by Nigerians. He opined that leaders should be focused on reducing the cost of governance and alleviating the suffering of the citizens. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Obi: Nigerian exodus could be a boon if conducive environment for return is created. Obi cites China, India, Ireland as examples of diaspora benefiting their countries. Despite rejected motion, Obi committed to building attractive Nigeria for professionals. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has said that the rising exodus … Read more
Presidential Petition Court admits PVCs, compliance docs from 32 states. Court also admits supplementary IReV reports for 3 LGAs each in Benue, Cross River, Lagos, Gombe. Respondents challenge admissibility of exhibits but court admits nonetheless. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential Petition Court, PEPC, sitting in Abuja yesterday admitted in evidence a bundle … Read more
The PDP has called 26 witnesses to testify against the APC and INEC in the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal. The party still has 74 more witnesses to call to prove its case. The hearing of the PDP’s petition resumed on Tuesday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate in … Read more
Labour Party (LP) and Peter Obi allege that INEC refused to provide documents they asked for. LP and Obi told the court that they would be unable to go on with their case due to INEC’s failure to provide the documents demanded. The court urged them to come to a better understanding so that the … Read more
Pastor Adewale Giwa criticized Peter Obi for seeking justice at the Election Petition Tribunal Giwa accused Obi of betraying his former boss and emphasized the importance of politicians prioritizing the welfare of citizens. Giwa urged politicians to serve the people and ensure fair resource distribution while in power. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the senior … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigerian Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has slammed ‘Obidients’ the supporters of the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, over their role in the general election. This online media platform learnt that Soyinka, while speaking at the launch of his book, “The Putin Files: … Read more
A witness claims 2.5 million votes were not reflected in the final result of the presidential election. The witness, a Mathematics professor, analyzed results and found unrecorded votes. Evidence was presented from specific states, highlighting the importance of analyzing polling unit results. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a witness representing the Labour Party (LP) and … Read more
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo asserts that Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the February 25 presidential election, remains the best candidate According to him, Obi is a better Nigeria, despite Bola Tinubu being declared the winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Obasanjo also reveals that some governors were behind … Read more
INEC asked LP and Peter Obi to stop blaming them for case delays at PEPC. INEC’s lawyer clarified they have accepted subpoenas in previous cases and urged petitioners not to scapegoat them. The petitioners presented blurry reports from INEC’s Result Viewing Portal, and the further hearing will continue. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent … Read more