The Presidential Election Petition Tribunal in Abuja has rejected an application by Peter Obi to interrogate INEC regarding the technology used in the February 25th general elections. Obi had requested INEC to provide answers to key questions about the functionality test and glitches during the election. However, the tribunal has dismissed the application, stating … Read more
The PEPC has admitted two video flash drives as evidence in Obi’s petition against President Tinubu. The videos, obtained through a subpoenaed witness, feature interviews with INEC officials. The court has adjourned for the videos to be presented and further proceedings to take place. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) … Read more
PDP chairman, Ndubisi Nwobu, denies accusing Peter Obi of election rigging and condemns distortion. PDP’s petition targets APC and INEC, not Labour Party or Obi. Nwobu clarifies that Labour Party won, not rigged by Obi. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Anambra State, Chief Ndubisi … Read more
The Presidential Election Petition Court in Abuja has admitted results sheets from 17 states as evidence in Peter Obi’s petition challenging President Bola Tinubu’s victory in the February poll. Obi alleges electoral malpractices by INEC and Tinubu, presenting numerous documentary evidence. Respondents’ lawyers object to the admissibility of the documents, and the court … Read more
Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has expressed deep sadness and concern over the escalating wave of bloodshed and killings in several states in Northern Nigeria. In a statement posted on his verified Twitter page on Monday, Obi described the continuous spate of criminality in these four states as both alarming and distressing. Obi called for … Read more
The leader of the Labour Party (LP) in Bauchi State praises the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the mistake that caused Peter Obi to leave the party. The LP leader suggests that if PDP hadn’t let Peter Obi go, certain elected officials would not have happened. Peter Obi joined LP and ran for the 2023 … Read more
Mr. Peter Obi, the Labour Party candidate, has submitted 136 additional exhibits to the Presidential Election Petition Court. The exhibits include certified true copies of election results from six states: Adamawa, Bayelsa, Oyo, Edo, Lagos, and Akwa Ibom. Obi alleges massive suppression of votes in Lagos and challenges the eligibility of President Bola Tinubu to … Read more
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate, has announced his intention to challenge the results of the February 25 election in 18 states. Labour Party called on Nigerians to support the party on the challenge. The challenge aims to contest the declared outcomes and seek legal redress. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Peter Obi, the … Read more
LP says no need to channel energy to states where they won convincingly Eko Hot Blog reports that the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the February 25 presidential election, Mr Peter Gregory Obi and his party confirmed to the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) on Thursday in Abuja that they would challenge … Read more
Orders legal team to re-file the schedule of documents Eko Hot Blog reports that the Presidential Election Petition Court, PEPC, has, for the third time, stepped down the hearing of the petition filed by the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi and the Party against the election of President Ahmed Tinubu. EDITOR’S … Read more
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Peter Obi’s petition challenging the outcome of the presidential election has been adjourned. Obi’s legal team cited the unexpected development as the reason for their inability to present vital documents supporting their claim of election rigging. The court has granted the adjournment while Obi’s team assures their presence and determination to proceed with the case. … Read more
Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi has presented his first witness in court as part of a legal challenge against the victory of President Bola Tinubu. The witness was presented on Tuesday during the ongoing proceedings of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT) at the Court of Appeal in Abuja. … Read more
Peter Obi has spoken up after the Inauguration ceremony of Bola Tinubu. Obi expressed his thoughts on his Facebook page. He called on Nigerians to engage in deep introspection and reevaluate their aspirations and expectations. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Peter Obi the presidential candidate of the Labour party has spoken up after Tinubu’s … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President-elect Bola Tinubu has arrived the Eagle Square, the venue of his inauguration as the 16th president of Nigeria. Tinubu, who arrived the venue around 9:45am, five minutes ahead of schedule, was spotted wearing a white attire and a green cap designed with his signature style. Earlier, Vice President-elect Kashim … Read more
Peter Obi, Labour Party presidential candidate has expressed his determination to stay focused despite the inauguration of rival, Bola Tinubu going ahead. According to Obi, Tinubu’s inauguration only serves as a strength for him. Taking to Twitter sphere, he explains that he does not intend to waiver in the cause he champions. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
The Eagle Square, Central Business District, Abuja, Nigeria, is set to host the inauguration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the 16th President of Nigeria. Vice President-elect Kashim Shettima will also take his oath of office at the same venue. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Stand Ready To Dedicate My Entire Being To Serving You’ — Tinubu Promises … Read more
Peter Obi the LP candidate and has spoken on Tinubu’s Inauguration. According to the LP candidate, the handover would strengthen him, rather then be a weakness. He also urged his supporters not to give up, and keep working for Nigeria’s growth. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi has … Read more
In a statement today, Peter Obi has urged Nigerian leaders to prioritize the future of children in their political decisions. He emphasized the need for investments in health and education for sustainable national development. The call was made as part of activities marking the celebration of Children’s Day across the world. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
Peter Obi reacts to the death of renowned business magnate, Otunba Subomi Balogun. The business magnate who is the founder of FCMB, passed on last Friday in London. Peter Obi paid tribute to the late Balogun, describing him as a visionary leader and a titan in the business industry. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Peter … Read more