The All Progressives Congress, APC, Kogi State Chapter has strongly condemned the alleged violent attacks on its supporters and destruction of vehicles belonging to party members at the Supreme Court premises on Friday. The Director of Media and Publicity for the Kogi APC Campaign Council, Mr Kingsley Fanwo, made the condemnation in a statement in … Read more
The Supreme Court on Friday affirmed the victory of Usman Ododo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the November 11, 2023 governorship election held in Kogi. A five-member panel of the apex court, in a judgment, held that the appeal by the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and its candidate, Muritala Ajaka, marked: SC/CV/654/2024 was … Read more
The Supreme Court on Monday reserved judgment in the appeal filed against the tribunal and Appeal Court judgments by the candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, in the Kogi governorship election, Murtala Ajaka. The apex court had earlier declined a request by Ajaka’s counsel for the constitution of a full panel to hear and … Read more
Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi has died at 62. He passed away on May 4, 2024, in Lagos after a brief illness. Survived by his family, his legacy includes achievements in education, film, and law, leaving a significant impact on Nigerian society. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi, a former Minister of Education and the 2023 … Read more
Peter Obi denies rumors of leaving Labour Party ahead of 2027 elections. Affirms commitment to LP during conversation on X Space. Supports creation of structure for ‘Obidient’ movement, emphasizes importance of political blocs. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has dismissed rumors of defecting from the … Read more
– Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai’s closed-door meeting with SDP members has ignited speculation about his political future. – Recent gatherings at Senator Abubakar Gada’s residence and El-Rufai’s own residence in Abuja suggest potential political realignments. – Despite media adviser Muyiwa Adekeye’s denial of political intentions, social media buzz continues around El-Rufai’s rumored presidential … Read more
Ex-spokesman of Atiku-Okowa Campaign Council, Daniel Bwala, claims Peter Obi plans to join SDP with Nasir El-Rufai amidst Labour Party-NLC dispute. Allegation linked to NLC’s bid to control Labour Party after court ruling favoring NLC ownership. Bwala suggests Obi’s move amid NLC’s push to oust Labour Party leadership. EKO HOT BLOG reports that amid ongoing rancour … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has refuted rumours of his planned defection of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Social Democratic Party (SDP). Recall that the former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) made an unexpected appearance at the SDP National Secretariat in Abuja on … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Kogi State Government has denied the report that the state Governor, Usman Ododo has approved the establishment of the ‘Office of Immediate Past Governor. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) House of Representatives candidate for Dekima/Bassa Fender Constituency in the 2023 elections, Austin Okai took to his X handle on … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Adamawa State, Umar Ardo, has withdrawn his appeal against Governor Ahmadu Fintiri’s re-election at the Supreme Court. Governor Fintiri contested on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 governorship election. EDITOR’S PICKS Bye-Election: Ani Emerges APC Candidate … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the 2023 governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Rivers State, Magnus Abe, has declared his intention to leave the party and join the All Progressives Congress (APC). During an appearance on Channels Television’s “Politics Today” programme on Monday, Abe stated, “Politically, I am heading back for the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the leadership of Labour Party (LP) has confirmed that they are part of the new coalition of political parties formed recently. It was gathered that a group of seven opposition political parties on Wednesday formed a new coalition in a bid to mount a formidable opposition against the ruling All … Read more
Eko Hot Blog returns to the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, is set to dump Accord Party (AP) and return to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Adelabu, a former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), left APC during the build-up to the Oyo 2023 elections after losing to Senator Teslim Folarin at … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Kogi State Police Command has verified that David Umar Mike, the secretary of the state governorship election tribunal, was attacked by gunmen in Lokoja. The incident involved the theft of sensitive documents related to the recent gubernatorial election. SP William Aya, the Police Public Relations Officer for the Kogi … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that gunmen have attacked the residence of the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of Kogi State, Dr Hale Longpet, in Lokoja, the state capital. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) made the disclosure in a statement shared on X on Friday. The incident came a day after some protesters besieged INEC’s state … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has explained why it is yet to give the Social Democratic Party (SDP) access to inspect election materials that were used for the off-cycle governorship election held in Kogi state on November 11. In a statement on its official X handle, the state resident … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Kogi State Election Petition Tribunal, led by Justice Yusuf Ado Birnin-Kudu in Lokoja, has granted Murtala Ajaka of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and his legal team to access documents used in the November 11 gubernatorial election. Following an application by Ajaka’s counsel, S.E. Aruwa SAN, who struggled to … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is leading by a significant margin in the results of the 18 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Kogi State so far declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The governorship candidate of the APC, Usman Ododo has won in 11 LGAs, his Social Democratic … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Kogi State’s Deputy Governor, Chief Edward David Onoja, experienced a setback in his local government, Olamaboro, where the opposition Social Democratic Party (SDP) claimed victory. According to the results released by INEC, Onoja’s party, the All Progressive Congress (APC), secured 5,572 votes in Olamaboro, while the SDP amassed 22,173 votes. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is currently collating results from Local Government Areas in the governorship election held in Kogi State. The All Progressives Congress (APC), the Social Democratic Party (SDP), and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are the main contenders in the Kogi State governorship election. It would … Read more