Former Vice President Peter Obi has commended Governor Seyi Makinde for his leadership and commitment to public service during the 50th anniversary thanksgiving of Oyo State, held at the Cathedral of St Peter Anglican Church, Aremo, Ibadan. In a post on his X handle, Obi reflected on his long-standing...
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The political army has gradually worked the nation into an election preparation frenzy. You can hear it, feel it and smell it in the very air we breathe. A banker friend jokingly told me the other day that some politically exposed customers are beginning to seek huge loans and...
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, on Wednesday took his campaign for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) chairmanship candidates to the streets of Abuja, engaging residents across several area councils in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Obi disclosed this in a post on his official X handle,...
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has taken a swipe at President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over Nigeria’s worsening electricity crisis, reminding Nigerians of a campaign promise the President made ahead of the 2023 general election. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Obi recalled Tinubu’s 2022 pledge that...
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has raised concerns over what he described as a troubling absence of genuine loyalty among Nigeria’s political elite, warning that self-interest has continued to undermine national progress. Obi made the remarks on Tuesday in Abuja while attending the book launch of “The...
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has condemned the latest collapse of Nigeria’s national power grid, describing it as a continuation of what he called a worsening national embarrassment in the electricity sector. In a post on his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle on Tuesday, Obi lamented that...
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has strongly condemned the abduction of over 150 worshippers from churches in Kaduna State, describing the incident as another painful reminder of Nigeria’s worsening insecurity and leadership failure. In a post shared on X, Obi questioned the credibility and accountability of...
Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have strongly condemned the reported abduction of worshippers from churches in Kaduna State, describing the incident as another painful reminder of Nigeria’s worsening insecurity. In a post on his X handle,...
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has mourned the death of Imam Abubakar Abdullahi, the Imam of Nghar village in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, who died at the age of 90 after a lifetime defined by courage, mercy and uncommon humanity. In a post...
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has strongly criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu led administration over what he described as misplaced priorities, condemning the reported spending of $9 million (about ₦14 billion) on foreign lobbyists while critical sectors at home remain in deep crisis. Obi in...
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, have paid glowing tributes to Nigeria’s fallen and serving military personnel as the country marked the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day. In separate messages shared on their X (formerly Twitter) handles on Thursday, both leaders commended the...
Federal Government and former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, have sent strong messages of encouragement to the Super Eagles, assuring the national team that Nigeria remains proud of their performance despite their exit from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). In a statement issued on Thursday, January...
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has condemned the arrest and remand of 52 students in Ekpoma, Edo State, who protested against the rising wave of kidnappings and banditry in their community. Obi described the situation as “utterly unacceptable” and called for the immediate release of the students. In a...
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has questioned the absence and silence of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu amid what he described as a worsening national emergency marked by poverty, hunger, insecurity, and leadership vacuum. In a strongly worded post shared on his X handle on Monday, Obi asked...
Nigeria’s political heavyweights, including former President Olusegun Obasanjo, ex–Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Rotimi Amaechi, and Nasir El-Rufai, gathered in Abuja on Friday for the Tambuwal Colloquium on Leadership, Service and Statesmanship, held at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel to mark the 60th birthday of former Sokoto State Governor,...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and former Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, have congratulated the Super Eagles following their impressive 2–0 victory over the Desert Warriors, a result that sealed Nigeria’s place in the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Goals from Victor Osimhen and...
Rising fire outbreaks: Peter Obi mourns victims, seeks urgent reform of Nigeria’s emergency services
Rising fire outbreaks: Peter Obi mourns victims, seeks urgent reform of Nigeria’s emergency services
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, has expressed deep concern over the recent wave of fire outbreaks across Nigeria, describing the incidents as a wake-up call for urgent reforms in the country’s emergency response system. In a statement shared on his official X (formerly Twitter)...
Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has raised fresh concerns over Nigeria’s worsening poverty crisis, warning that the country is sliding deeper into hardship while political actors remain preoccupied with power struggles. In a post on his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle titled “While...
In a bid to build a strong and united front against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections, a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has disclosed plans to open high-level talks with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential...
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has criticised the continued failure of Nigerian authorities to pay match allowances owed to the Super Eagles, describing the situation as a national embarrassment and an unnecessary distraction for the players. In a post shared on his official X (formerly...