Presidential candidate of the NDC, Peter Obi, has paid glowing tribute to former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd), on the occasion of his 84th birthday, describing him as a statesman whose selfless leadership helped steer Nigeria towards democratic governance. Obi made the remarks on Saturday while joining...
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Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has reiterated his commitment to building a better Nigeria, declaring that “a new era of true democracy is possible” as the country marked the 2026 Democracy Day celebration. Obi made the remarks in a post shared on his official X account...
NDC presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticised the Federal Government’s handling of food security, arguing that Nigeria’s hunger crisis has deepened despite President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency on food security nearly three years ago. In a statement shared on his X account, Obi questioned the...
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has questioned the Federal Government’s rising debt profile despite what he described as a significant increase in revenue under President Bola Tinubu led administration. In a statement shared on X on Wednesday while reacting to the President’s three-year anniversary report, Obi...
Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has criticised the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, arguing that the former Anambra State governor lacks the visionary leadership and enduring legacy associated with President Tinubu. In a post shared on Wednesday on X,...
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chapter of the Arewa People’s Forum (APF), has condemned the alleged interference by the presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Peter Obi in the outcome of the party’s primary election held in Abuja on May 29, 2026. In a statement issued...
African Democratic Congress (ADC) Presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, have expressed grief over the tragic train derailment along the Warri–Itakpe rail corridor near Agbor in Delta State, which reportedly claimed lives and left several passengers injured. The accident, which occurred on...
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticised the administration of President Bola Tinubu over what he described as excessive borrowing and a lack of transparency in the management of public funds, warning that Nigeria’s growing debt profile poses serious concerns for the country’s economic future. In...
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called on Nigerians to reject ethnic profiling and stereotypes, warning that blaming entire communities for the crimes of a few individuals threatens national unity and peaceful coexistence. In a message shared on his X account on Monday, Obi reflected on...
Presidential candidate of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has reiterated the need for stronger healthcare systems and wider health insurance coverage as part of efforts to improve the wellbeing of Nigerians. Obi made this known after holding discussions with healthcare professionals and experts in the United States on...
2027 Presidential candidate of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has expressed deep concern over the recurring incidents of school abductions across Nigeria, warning that the country risks becoming desensitised to insecurity if citizens fail to demand accountability from leaders. In a post shared on his X handle on...
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has urged young Nigerians to remain vigilant against divisive narratives capable of fueling ethnic and religious tensions, drawing lessons from the political climate that followed the 2023 general elections. In a message shared on his X account, Obi reflected on developments...
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed deep concern over the condition of recently abducted schoolchildren, describing images of their battered bodies as a disturbing reflection of the worsening security situation in the country. In a statement on Wednesday, Obi said he was shocked and heartbroken by...
Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed deep concern over the worsening security situation in Nigeria, lamenting the continued captivity of schoolchildren abducted in Borno and Oyo states nearly two weeks after their kidnapping. In a statement shared on his X handle on Monday, Obi said...
Former Sole Administrator of Kaura Local Government Area in Kaduna State and House of Representatives candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Ibrahim Akut, has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of failing to fulfil its promises to Nigerians, declaring that former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi...
Presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi has formally accepted his nomination for the 2027 presidential election, using the occasion to present a sweeping blueprint for national renewal and announce as his running mate. Addressing party leaders, supporters and delegates in Abuja, Obi described Nigeria as...
Esteemed citizens of Nigeria, It is with deep humility that I accept the role of presidential candidate for our party.I express my profound gratitude to the leaders of our party. His Excellency Seriake Dickson, the National Chairman, National Secretary and the National Working Committee, NWC members and members of...
In times when our national conversation becomes too heated, fuzzy and bogged in intractable controversy, I prefer to take matters to the barber’s shop at Ikeja Bus Stop. That is my definition of the Public Square. In that place, fact, fiction and faction meet and mix in a noisy...
The Northern Ethnic Youth Group Assembly (NEYGA), has chided Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, presidential candidates of All Democratic Congress (ADC) and National Democratic Congress (NDC), for what they described as their “politicization” of Nigeria’s security challenges. The group tasked both presidential candidates to learn from politicians in the...