Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has sharply criticised what he described as an emerging “era of financial recklessness” in Nigeria, following the reported approval of massive debt write-offs involving the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC). In a statement shared via his official...
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As the battle lines for the 2027 general election begin to harden, Senator Datti Baba-Ahmed has drawn a sharp line against political defections, firing pointed shots at the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and distancing himself from the path taken by his former principal, Peter Obi. Baba-Ahmed, the Labour Party...
The Obidient Movement has issued a firm clarification following what it described as deliberate distortions and malicious propaganda linked to a recent interview by its National Coordinator, Dr Tanko Yunusa. In a press statement titled “THE PETER OBI PRESIDENCY: A JOINT PROJECT OF ALL NIGERIANS,” the movement said the...
Presidency has dismissed the recent defection of former presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, from the Labour Party to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing the move as politically hollow and driven by personal ambition rather than ideology. In a strongly worded statement titled “IMPRISONED BY AMBITION: Welcome to 2027:...
Former presidential candidate and ex-Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, has strongly criticised the Federal Government’s taxation policies, warning that Nigeria cannot achieve prosperity by placing heavier financial burdens on already struggling citizens. In a statement shared on his X handle, Obi argued that genuine economic transformation begins...
Coalition for the Protection of Democracy (COPDEM) has declared its support for Mr. Peter Obi following his entry into the African Democratic Congress (ADC), pledging nationwide mobilisation and grassroots backing for his political engagement within the party. The COPDEM National Chairman, Rwang Pam, made the declaration on Thursday while...
Labour Party (LP) has described the defection of its 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and some of his supporters to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a “liberation” for the party, while also issuing a public apology to Nigerians for fielding what it now calls an “unfitting” presidential candidate...
Presidency has reacted sharply to the defection of former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing the move as another episode in what it called his “wandering” political career. In a post on his verified X handle, the Special Adviser to the President...
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has restated his loyalty to the Labour Party, declaring that he has no plans to defect, even amid speculations surrounding the political moves of the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi. Otti made the position clear on Wednesday at the Government House in...
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has formally aligned with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), alongside several prominent political leaders from the South-East. The declaration was made on Wednesday in Enugu, the Enugu State capital, where the leaders converged to announce...
Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, alongside ex–Kano State Governor and NNPP leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, have expressed deep concern over the road accident involving former heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, in Makun, Ogun State. In a statement shared on his official X...
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, has expressed deep sorrow over the recent bombing in Zamfara State, describing it as heartbreaking and unacceptable, especially coming just days after a similar attack in Borno State. In a statement shared on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle...
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has strongly criticised the House of Representatives for failing to criminalise vote buying at the level of party primaries, describing the decision as a major setback in Nigeria’s fight for credible elections. In a post shared on his X handle on Sunday,...
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has raised serious concerns over Nigeria’s governance process, accusing the Federal Government of presiding over what he described as the fabrication of laws following the presentation of the 2026 national budget. In a strongly worded statement titled “ _Migrating from Padded Budgets...
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has criticised the alleged distribution of luxury vehicles by the Tinubu led administration as part of early mobilisation for the 2027 elections, describing the action as a reckless display of insensitivity at a time Nigerians are battling severe economic hardship. In a strongly worded...
In a sharp critique of regional election oversight, former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi has accused ECOWAS of applying a “double standard” following political upheavals in Guinea-Bissau and technical disruptions during Nigeria’s elections. Obi in a post on his verified X handle on Sunday, eflected on the unfolding...
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has extended warm birthday felicitations to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as he marks his 79th year. In a message shared on his X handle, Obi described Atiku as a “boss and elder statesman” while joining countless admirers in celebrating his remarkable...
Former vice president Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi have lauded Nigeria’s Super Eagles over their 4-1 win over Gabon at the 2026 CAF World Cup playoffs. The game played at the Moulay Hassan Stadium on Thursday saw Nigeria qualify to the final World Cup playoffs...
Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged Mr. Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, to reconsider his political ambitions ahead of the 2027 elections. In a statement released on Sunday in Lagos, the party’s spokesperson, Mr. Seye Oladejo, offered this advice while reacting...
Former Governor of Anambra State and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, participated in the ongoing governorship election in his home state on Saturday, casting his vote at Polling Unit 019, Umudim Akasi Agulu 2, Ward 8. After voting, Obi spoke with journalists, expressing deep concern over the...