Tag: Peter Obi
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“Do Not Undermine Democracy, Allow Opposition To Thrive,” Peter Obi Tells Tinubu
By Paul Joseph Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called on President Bola Tinubu to protect Nigeria’s democracy by allowing opposition parties to operate freely, following a Federal High Court judgment nullifying the emergence of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) chairman and actions taken by the party leader. Obi described the development as…
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Suspected Thugs Disrupt Peter Obi’s Visit to Cross River, Attack Convoy
By Paul Joseph The visit of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to Cross River State was reportedly disrupted on Wednesday after suspected thugs allegedly attempted to attack his convoy in Calabar. Obi was in the state capital alongside his wife, Margaret, and running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, for a town hall meeting when…
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Onanuga Mocks Peter Obi Over Exhaustion, says He is Not a Superman
By George Omagbemi The Presidency has reacted to reports that the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, is experiencing physical exhaustion, with President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, saying the former Anambra State governor is not a Superman after all. Onanuga made the remark on Tuesday,…
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Peter Obi Reportedly Suffers Exhaustion after Hectic Political Engagements – NDC Spokesperson
By George Omagbemi The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has explained concerns surrounding the health of its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, saying the former Anambra State governor is experiencing physical exhaustion from his demanding political schedule. The party’s Deputy Campaign Spokesperson, Dr Sam Omale, disclosed this during an interview on Channels Television on Tuesday, November 3,…
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Peter Obi Promises Emergency Measures Against Insecurity, Corruption and Hunger
By George Omagbemi Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has promised emergency measures to tackle insecurity, corruption, hunger and poverty if elected president in 2027. Obi made the promises at an event in Abuja marking the inauguration of the party’s National Presidential Campaign Council and the presentation of certificates to its…
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Obi says Tinubu Lacks Capacity And Energy to Govern Nigeria
By George Omagbemi Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s leadership, arguing that he lacks the capacity, energy and commitment required to address Nigeria’s mounting challenges. Obi made the remarks during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, where he questioned Tinubu’s suitability to seek another term…
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‘Others Are Doing Eight Years, He Wants Igbos to Do Four’ — Umahi Attacks Obi Again
By George Omagbemi Minister of Works, David Umahi, has criticised Peter Obi’s presidential ambition, arguing that the former Anambra State governor should not automatically be regarded as the South-East’s preferred candidate for the 2027 election. Umahi made the remarks during an interview with ARISE News on Friday, insisting that the region has other qualified political…
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Onanuga Says Peter Obi Needs Counselling Over Diaspora Remittance Remarks
By George Omagbemi Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, has criticised Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi over his comments about financial assistance from Nigerians living abroad to relatives back home. Onanuga, in a post on his X account on Wednesday, said Obi needed “serious counselling”, describing…
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‘My Message Was Twisted’ — Peter Obi Clarifies ‘Don’t Send Money Home’ Comment
By Ameh Sunday Enyo-ojo The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has clarified his controversial “don’t send money home” comment to Nigerians living abroad, insisting that his message was misrepresented by political opponents. Obi made the clarification in a statement posted on his verified X handle on Tuesday, October 20, stressing…
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Peter Obi Urges Nigerians in UK to Reject Money Requests Until Leadership Changes
By George Omagbemi Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 general election, has urged Nigerians living in the United Kingdom to reconsider sending money to relatives and friends at home who seek financial assistance, arguing that continued support may cushion the effects of poor governance without addressing its underlying…
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2027: Southwest NDC ‘Broke’ as Chieftain Accuses Peter Obi of Starving Regional Wing of Funds
LAGOS — Severe financial distress is currently rocking the Southwest chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), threatening to paralyze the party’s grassroots mobilization ahead of the 2027 general elections A high-ranking chieftain of the party in the Southwest region, who spoke exclusively on the condition of anonymity, revealed to Starnews NG yesterday that the…
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“Tinubu Should Emulate This” – Nigerians React to Obi’s Fitness Video
By George Omagbemi Former Anambra State Governor and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi has attracted attention online after sharing a video of himself exercising in a gym ahead of the 2027 general election. The video, posted on Wednesday, October 14, shows Obi working out on a treadmill while promoting a message of…