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...
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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...
Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on political leaders to prioritize Nigeria’s national interest over partisan considerations. The party made this known while reacting to comments made by the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, regarding the recent designation of Nigeria by...
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja – Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Mr. Peter Obi, on Friday joined family, friends, and admirers of late highlife icon Dr. Mike Ejeagha to bid him a final farewell in Enugu State. Obi, who shared the solemn moment via his official...
Presidential candidate and former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, has paid tribute to the late Arise News journalist, Miss Somtochukwu Maduagwu, whose life was tragically cut short during a robbery incident in Abuja. In a heartfelt message shared on his official X (formerly Twitter) account on Sunday,...
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has concluded a trip that spanned both the United States and Rome, where he embarked on a spiritual pilgrimage dedicated to seeking divine intervention for Nigeria. Obi’s visit began in the United...
Former Governor of Abia State and current senator representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, has thrown his weight behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid, insisting that no opposition figure—including seasoned contenders like Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, or former President Goodluck Jonathan—stands a chance against the incumbent in the...
On the occasion of Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day, Labour Party presidential candidate and former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, delivered a searing critique of the All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing the ruling party of steering the nation into decline through “incompetent and divisive leadership.” Speaking at a press conference...
Labour Party presidential candidate and former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, has firmly denied recent social media images claiming he met with former U.S. President Donald Trump and Lagos transport union leader MC Oluomo, describing them as “fake and doctored.” In a post shared on his official X handle...
In a scathing social media post that combined both well-wishing and blistering critique, former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has decried the state of Nigeria’s national priorities, following a birthday request made by First Lady, Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu. “I join millions of Nigerians in...
Former Nigerian presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has joined the global community in celebrating the renowned author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, describing her as a “literary giant” whose work uplifts humanity. In a heartfelt birthday message on Monday, , Obi praised Adichie’s ability to transform talent into a beacon of inspiration,...
Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has defended the borrowing strategy of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, emphasizing its focus on funding essential infrastructure and development projects. In a statement released on Thursday titled: “ _Peter Obi’s Borrowing Hypocrisy: A Call for Self-Reflection,”_ APC spokesperson Seye Oladejo...
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially acknowledged the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) under former Senate President David Mark, as confirmed on INEC’s website, according to a report by Channels Television on Wednesday. This recognition follows an internal reorganization within the ADC, positioning the party for...