Umahi has revealed why Igbos will pick Tinubu as their preferred candidate. According to the Ebonyi gov, the Southeast will vote for Tinubu because of the second Niger Bridge constructed during Buhari’s tenure. Tinubu also promised the Imo people that he would continue development from where Buhari stopped. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor … Read more
Umahi has revealed what APC desires from Rivers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State has stated that the All Progressives Congress (APC) needs the people of Rivers State to vote for the ruling Rabiu Kwankwaso, presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), logistics support for his campaign in … Read more
Umahi has placed a ban on political rallies in schools ahead of the 2023 election. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, has placed a ban on any form of political rallies in all the state’s primary and secondary schools starting from November 1, 2022, ahead of the 2023 general election. … Read more
More details of Umahi meeting with Ayade and Wike have been revealed. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi, and his counterpart in Cross River State, Ben Ayade, on Wednesday night held a closed-door meeting with the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike. The Governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu, was … Read more
PDP Is Dead And Buried In Ebonyi –Umahi Boasts EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State has said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has no standing structure in his state. Speaking on Monday during his appearance on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme, Umahi said the opposition party is “dead and … Read more
‘I Am Proud Of Peter Obi’ –Umahi Speaks On Southern Presidency EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ebonyi State Governor, Engr. Dave Umahi has challenged his colleagues in the South to have the honour to admit that they all believed in having a Nigerian president from the South just like the Rivers state Governor, Nyesom … Read more
APC to hold senatorial re-run primary for Umahi ….Justice Fatun Riman in his ruling had given the APC the go ahead to conduct a fresh re-run primary election for Ebonyi South senatorial zone. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Shock As Hon Yakubu Impeached Over Gross Incompetence APC 2023: Tinubu Shortlists El-Rufai, Oshiomhole For Campaign DG –Reports … Read more
Umahi Wins APC Senatorial Ticket After Losing Presidential Primary Umahi emerged victorious the APC’s ticket in the rescheduled primary election, held at the Afikpo North Local Government EDITOR’S PICK: 2023: Things To Know As APC Presidential Primary Begins Today (FULL UPDATE) Adamu Behind Plot To Make Lawan Presidential Candidate – APC Govs Allege APC Will … Read more
Umahi said President Muhammadu Buhari has done well in piloting Nigeria’s affairs since assuming office in 2015 He believes that the security situation would have worsened if Buhari wasn’t on board EDITOR’S PICK Many Feared Dead As Explosion Rocks Kano 2023 Presidency: Ohanaeze Threatens Boycott Of Polls Over Zoning Niger-Delta Youth Group Sends Strong Warning … Read more
Umahi said he foresaw the growing insecurity in the South East, reiterated that that was why his government opposed the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) from the onset He, however, said many people misunderstood him and “jumped into and used it for politics” EDITOR’S PICK Niger-Delta Youth Group Sends Strong Warning To Wike Over Dagogo … Read more
According to Umahi, the body language of the President is well disposed toward the presidency shifting to the south “I’m not asking that people from the South-West should not run; it is their constitutional right. But I want to say that we have worked together…” EDITOR’S PICK 2023: PDP Govs Reject Atiku’s Plan To Retain … Read more
Umahi made the endorsement during the burial of the father to the state Commissioner for Trade and Investment, Chioma Nweze at Okposi, Ohaozara LGA the governor presented the speaker to Okposi people reminding them that those of Ebonyi north zone offered their support when the southern zone sought such in 2015 EDITOR’S PICK Lagos Govt … Read more
Reacting to the appeal court judgement, Umahi accused “his enemies” of attempting to oust him through the court Umahi congratulated residents of the state over the judgment and thanked the religious bodies for their prayers EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi state, has declared that his administration will conclude its tenure … Read more
Appeal Court Dismisses Suit Against Gov Dave Umahi and his Deputy. Senator Sonni Ogbuoji and his Deputy, Chief Justin Ogbodo Mbam, had demanded the Court to declare the seats of Governor David Nweze Umahi and his Deputy, Dr Kelechi Igwe vacant on account of their defection from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP to the APC. … Read more
A Federal High Court in Abuja had removed Umahi and his Deputy over their defection from PDP to APC Umahi had approached the court to stop his removal but the suit was struck out EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday said it won’t take any action on a … Read more
A judgement delivered by Justice Inyang Ekwo said that the votes scored by Umahi to emerge governor in 2019 belonged to the PDP and not him as a candidate Wike had boasted in a video that he and the PDP were the architects behind Umahi’s sacking EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ebonyi state Governor, … Read more
A Federal High Court had sacked Umahi and his deputy following their defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) The court maintained that the PDP won the election in March 2019 and not the candidates EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi, has maintained that … Read more
The court had on March 8 sacked Umahi, his Deputy and 16 lawmakers over their defection from the PDP to the APC In reaction, the parties on March 11 applied for a stay of execution at the high court and a notice of appeal at the Court of Appeal in Abuja EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
The decision of a Federal High Court to remove Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State from office may halt a wave of defections by elected political office holders, writes EDWARD NNACHI. Recall that on March 9, 2022, a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja presided over by Justice Inyang Ekwo issued a judgement ordering the … Read more
A Federal High Court in Abuja had ruled last week that Governor Umahi should relinquish his position due to the defection, sparking a tussle for the seat The PDP has nominated Iduma Enwo Igariwey as a replacement for Umahi and Fred Udeogu as Deputy Governor EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission … Read more