Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticised President Bola Tinubu over reports that he is seeking to prevent the release of records relating to his past in a United States court, describing the development as troubling for Nigeria’s image and democratic values. In a statement posted...
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Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of replacing candidates nominated by the party for the 2027 general elections with names it described as unknown and unauthorized. The allegation followed the publication of candidates for the State Houses of Assembly elections by INEC, which...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu currently enjoys the strongest route to re-election in 2027, ahead of his major challengers, Peter Obi and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, according to a political assessment by ADSC META. The report, signed by the organisation’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Sir Victor Walsh Oluwafemi,...
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has congratulated the Hausa community across Nigeria on the occasion of International Hausa Day, commending the ethnic group for its enduring contributions to the country’s unity, economic growth and cultural heritage. In a goodwill message released on Thursday as the Hausa...
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has paid a heartfelt tribute to legendary American country music icon Dolly Parton, describing her as a compassionate soul whose life of humility and generosity continues to inspire millions around the world. In a post shared on his X account on...
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has renewed his call on governments at all levels to prioritise the reconstruction and maintenance of existing roads and critical infrastructure instead of embarking on new projects that, according to him, do little to address the daily challenges faced by Nigerians....
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has expressed deep concern over the recent wave of deadly attacks in Benue, Plateau and Niger states, warning that Nigeria must not be allowed to descend into a “killing field.” In a statement shared on his official...
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has urged Nigerian youths to channel the same passion they devote to European football into active participation in the country’s democratic process ahead of the 2027 general election. In a post shared on his social media platforms on Saturday, Obi argued...
A chieftain of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has announced the successful submission of the party’s candidates for all elective positions across the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Kwankwaso disclosed this in a post shared on his X account on Thursday, saying...
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has reaffirmed his commitment to peaceful, issue-based campaigning ahead of the 2027 general election, urging all presidential hopefuls to conduct themselves in a manner worthy of the offices they seek. Obi made the call in a post shared on his official...
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has extended warm birthday wishes to former military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB), as the elder statesman marked his 85th birthday on Tuesday. In a message shared on his official X account, Obi described Babangida as a respected statesman whose...
I am endlessly enthralled by a recent viral social media story. A bright young man in Kenya became enamored of the legal profession by being in the vicinity of a law office and attending courts regularly to observe the ways of lawyers and judges. So, he assumed himself a...
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC,) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed deep concern over the condition of thousands of Nigerians living with kidney disease, describing a recent visit to nearly 1,000 kidney patients in Enugu as one of the most heartbreaking experiences of his life. Obi made the remarks in...
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has paid tribute to the late Archbishop Augustine Obiora Akubeze, describing his life as one marked by faith, sacrifice and dedicated service to humanity. Obi, in a post on Thursday, said he travelled to Benin City to attend the Vigil Mass...
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi has called on political actors, security agencies and other stakeholders to ensure a peaceful and credible election in Osun State, urging that voters be allowed to freely choose their leaders. Obi made the call in a statement titled: _“Osun State: Let...
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has celebrated Nigerian youths on International Youth Day, describing them as the country’s “greatest national asset” and urging greater investment in their future. Obi, in a message on Wednesday marking the occasion, praised the courage, creativity, energy and potential of young...
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has raised concerns over what he described as the steady decline of democratic institutions in Nigeria, warning that the country is approaching a stage where it may no longer be appropriate to describe its system as a functioning democracy. Obi made...
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has dismissed as false reports claiming he urged Nigerian soldiers to reject any salary increase until after the next general election. In a statement shared on his official X account, Obi described the claim as misleading and urged Nigerians to disregard...
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged “all 19 presidential candidates announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to promptly publish details of their assets and liabilities, those of their spouses and, where applicable, their unmarried children under 18, and disclose the legitimate sources of their significant...
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called on the Methodist Church of Nigeria to remain steadfast in promoting justice, good governance and accountability in the country. Obi made the appeal in a post shared on his X account on Thursday after attending the opening of the...