Tag: Obi
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Nigeria Cannot Prosper While Innocent Blood Flows – Obi
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2027 election, has condemned the recent killings in Benue and Plateau states, asserting that Nigeria cannot achieve meaningful development while innocent citizens continue to lose their lives to violence. Obi made these remarks in a statement posted on his X handle on…
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Obi hails rescue of abducted Oyo pupils, seeks stronger protection for schoolchildren
By Sunday Ameh The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has commended the rescue of pupils and teachers abducted from schools in Oyo State, urging the Federal Government to strengthen security to protect schoolchildren across the country. Obi, in a post on his X handle on Saturday, described the victims’ safe return…
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Keyamo Asks Obi to Apologise, Pay ₦25,000 Over Airport Parking Violation
By Opeyemi Adelakun The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has asked former presidential candidate Peter Obi to publicly apologise to airport officials and pay a ₦25,000 fine over an alleged parking violation at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Keyamo made the demand after an internal review into Obi’s complaint that his…
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Obi Renews Call for Tinubu’s Resignation, Alleges ‘Grand Corruption’
By Paul Joseph The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 election, Peter Obi, has renewed his call for President Bola Tinubu to resign, accusing the administration of overseeing what he described as widespread corruption and a breakdown of due process. In a statement titled “Grand Corruption: Nigeria’s Greatest Threat,” Obi…
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Why FG is Targeting NDC: Aiming to Keep Me Off the Ballot — Obi
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has alleged that elements within the Federal Government are actively working to prevent him from appearing on the ballot for the 2027 presidential election. Speaking on Friday as a guest speaker at a leadership programme organised by the NextGen Mentorship and Leadership Initiative at…
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Kwankwaso Could Ruin Your 2027 Political Bid – Ayodele Warns Obi Against Political Alliance
By Paul Joseph The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Elijah Ayodele, has cautioned former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi against entering into a political alliance with Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, warning that such a partnership could undermine Obi’s chances of securing Nigeria’s presidency in 2027. In a statement issued through his media aide, Osho…
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Presidency Reacts to Obi’s “One-Term, Gun to My Head” Remark
By George Omagbemi Sylvester The Presidency has reacted strongly to Peter Obi renewed pledge to serve only one term if elected president, insisting that such political promises must be taken with caution. The controversy erupted on May 14, 2026, after Obi, in a televised interview, reaffirmed that he would not stay in office beyond four…
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Even with a Gun to my Head, I Won’t Stay Beyond four years – Obi Reaffirms One-Term Presidency Vow
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has reiterated his commitment to serve only a single term if elected President of Nigeria, insisting that no circumstance (including extreme pressure) would make him extend his tenure beyond four years. The statement resurfaced on May 14, 2026, during a televised interview…
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Obi Predicts Credible Poll as Hashim Faults INEC Timetable Ahead of 2027
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has expressed confidence that Nigeria will conduct a free, fair, and credible election in 2027 despite growing concerns over political tensions and electoral preparations ahead of the polls. Obi made the remarks on May 11, 2026, during the national convention of the Nigeria Democratic…
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Kwankwaso Endorses NDC’s Southern Presidency Zoning for 2027
By Paul Joseph Former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has thrown his weight behind the decision of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) to zone its 2027 presidential ticket to the South, describing the move as a step toward fairness, unity and national reconciliation. Speaking during the party’s National Convention in Abuja on Saturday, Kwankwaso…
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NDC Zones 2027 Presidential Ticket to South
By Paul Joseph The Nigeria Democratic Congress has zoned its presidential ticket for the 2027 general election to the southern region of the country. The decision was reached on Saturday during the party’s national convention, where delegates also agreed that the party’s presidential candidate for the 2031 election would emerge from the North. The resolution…
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Cleric Rejects Obi–Kwankwaso Alliance, Urges Northern Muslims to Back Muslim Candidate
By Paul Joseph A prominent northern cleric, Sheikh Barrister Ishaq Adam Kano, has rejected the reported political alignment between Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso under the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), warning Muslims in the North against supporting a non-Muslim presidential candidate in 2027. In a viral video address, Sheikh Kano criticised ongoing efforts by some…