A Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt has nullified the ward, local government, and state congresses of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, which had produced Tony Okocha as chairman. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Justice Godswill Ogbomanu, presiding over the case, delivered the ruling on Friday, declaring the congresses invalid due … Read more
The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has elected Chief Tony Okocha as its new chairman. Okocha, who previously served as the party’s Caretaker Committee Chairman, was elected unopposed during the state delegate congress held on Saturday in Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers State. The election, conducted via voice vote, was … Read more
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declined to appear before the Judicial Commission of Inquiry established by the Rivers State Government to probe arson, killings, and the destruction of property in several local government headquarters. The seven-member panel, led by Justice Ibiwengi Minakiri, was inaugurated by Governor Siminalayi Fubara in … 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 Rivers State Chairman of All Progressives Congress, APC, Caretaker Committee, Tony Okocha, has said that the party will continue to constructively criticise the Governor Siminalayi Fubara-led government in the interest of the people of the state. Okocha, who stated this on Sunday in Abuja, said it was the responsibility of APC in Rivers to … Read more
Tension remains high in Rivers State as residents woke up on Saturday to the news of a suspected explosion at the secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC), led by factional caretaker committee chairman, Chief Tony Okocha. In the early hours of the day, suspected arsonists reportedly detonated explosives at the APC state secretariat in … Read more
The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticized Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s donation of 100 vehicles to the State Police Command, calling it a “gross misplacement of priority.” The APC argues that this action is out of touch with the current economic realities and the pressing needs of the residents. In a … Read more
APC confirms that Minister Nyesom Wike does not influence the Rivers State chapter and remains a staunch PDP member. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC), on Tuesday, disclosed that the ex-governor of Rivers State and Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, does not influence the decisions taken by the Rivers … Read more
The APC in Rivers State has called on President Tinubu to declare a state of emergency due to ongoing political unrest and violence following the swearing-in of Governor Siminalayi Fubara. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the opposition party in Rivers State, has urged President Bola Tinubu to declare … Read more
APC Criticizes Fubara, Labels His Administration ‘ICU’. Okocha denied rumors that he had congratulated Fubara on his one-year anniversary. He rated the administration’s first year as zero. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Tony Okocha, chairman of the Caretaker Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, has stated that Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s administration is … Read more
Calls for Reconciliation Over Confrontation Criticizes Acting Party Chairman’s Impeachment Call Deems New Speaker Election Unconstitutional Eko Hot Blog reports that in a stern warning, prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) stalwart, Okoi Obono-Obla, has urged Rivers State Governor Sim Fubara to prioritize reconciliation over political posturing. Obono-Obla, a former presidential aide, cautioned that “playing to … Read more
APC calls for resumption of impeachment against Fubara for insulting President Tinubu. Caretaker Chairman Okocha threatens Party discipline if impeachment isn’t pursued. Initial impeachment attempts stopped by President Tinubu’s intervention; Rivers APC responds to Governor Fubara’s criticisms. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) Calls for Resumption of Impeachment Proceedings Against Rivers Governor … Read more
Rivers govt condemns APC’s claim that Fubara’s administration is in a coma Says governor is interested in pro-people projects and won’t play to the gallery Accuses APC chairman of becoming the spokesman for the state Assembly Eko Hot Blog reports that the Rivers State government has condemned the Caretaker Committee of the All Progressives Congress … Read more
The Rivers State chapter of APC recommended the suspension of Tony Okocha and others for anti-party activities. Ward chairmen passed a vote of confidence on suspended chairman, Emeka Beke. The forum endorsed the vote of confidence passed by Ward 3 executives on Chief Beke. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Rivers State chapter of the … Read more
APC has acknowledged Governor Wike’s role in ensuring Tinubu’s triumph in Rivers state. According to the PCC, the governor’s contributions were crucial in enabling their candidate to obtain at least 25% of the votes. Tony Okocha commended the governor for the support that has given the party victory first time in the state since 2015. … Read more
Fresh Crisis In APC As Popular Senator Dumps Party, Withdraws Governorship Bid Magnus tendered his resignation renouncing his membership in the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC). EDITOR’S PICK BREAKING: Popular Nigerian Journalist Arrested By FIB [PHOTO] JUST IN: Terrorists Invade Bishop Kukah’s Church Kidnap Priests, Others BREAKING: Again, EFCC Storms Okorocha’s Residence To Arrest Him … Read more