Tag: Peter Obi
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Peter Obi: No One Can Predetermine INEC Chairman Amupitan’s Actions Ahead of 2027
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi has said no one can determine in advance whether the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, will conduct the 2027 general elections fairly or otherwise, insisting that the electoral umpire should be allowed to discharge its constitutional responsibilities…
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Peter Obi Explains Why He Chose Kwankwaso as Running Mate
By George Omagbemi Sylvester The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has explained that his decision to choose former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election was based on their shared philosophy of governance and commitment to national development. Speaking in an interview…
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You Refused Debate Because You Can’t Defend Your Record – Umahi Blasts Peter Obi
By Paul Joseph Minister of Works David Umahi has accused former Anambra State governor Peter Obi of refusing his challenge to a public debate because he could not defend his record in office. In a statement issued by his media aide, Francis Nwaze, Umahi said the proposed debate was never about politics or the 2027…
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Umahi Dismisses Obi’s Death Threat Claim, Says ‘Nobody Wants Him Dead’
By Paul Joseph Minister of Works, David Umahi, has dismissed claims by the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, that his life is under threat, insisting that no one is plotting against the former Anambra State governor. Speaking on Friday during an inspection of ongoing federal road projects in Ebonyi State, Umahi described…
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Obi Fears for Safety, Says He May Not Live to Contest 2027
By Opeyemi Adelakun The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 general election, Peter Obi, has alleged that persistent intimidation and obstruction by the government could prevent him from participating in the next presidential race, saying he may not even be alive by then. Speaking during an interview with media entrepreneur…
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Peter Obi Calls for Tinubu’s Resignation Over ‘Governance Failures’
By Opeyemi Adelakun Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to resign, accusing his administration of failing to deliver effective governance amid worsening economic hardship and insecurity in the country. In a statement shared on his official X account on Monday, Obi referenced the recent…
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“I’ll Talk to Bandits Who Embrace Peace, Fight Those Who Want War” — Obi
By Opeyemi Adelakun Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has declared that he would negotiate with bandits and other violent groups willing to embrace peace, while taking decisive action against those who refuse to abandon violence. Obi made the remarks during an interview on BlackBox with Rufai Oseni, where he outlined…
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God Told Me Peter Obi Will Not Be President — Prophetess Nmagha Jehovah Claims
By Gloria Drealomalicha A self-described prophetess, Nmagha Jehovah, has sparked widespread reactions after publicly sharing what she claimed was a divine message concerning the political future of former presidential candidate Peter Obi. According to the prophetess, she received instructions from God to tell Obi to abandon his pursuit of the Nigerian presidency, asserting that he…
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Accept Results Let’s Work Together – Obi Urges Defeated NDC Aspirants
By Paul Joseph The presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has called on aspirants who lost in the party’s recently concluded primaries to accept the results and unite behind the party’s collective vision ahead of future elections. Speaking at the party’s second National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja, Obi said…
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Peter Obi Blasts Tinubu, Says Nigerians Are Tired of Excuses
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has intensified criticism of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging him to “pack your luggage and go back home” to confront Nigeria’s worsening insecurity and economic hardship instead of continued foreign engagements. Obi argued that Nigerians deserve active leadership at a time of rising hunger,…
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Peter Obi Calls for Stronger Nigeria–South Africa Cooperation on Migration, Security
By Paul Joseph Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has called for stronger cooperation between Nigeria and South Africa to tackle migration challenges, insecurity and tensions affecting Africans residing in South Africa. Obi made the call after a series of meetings in Cape Town with senior South African government officials and political leaders following…
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Tinubu Still Distrusts Me Over My Past Support For Obi – Cubana Chief Priest
By Paul Joseph Popular Nigerian businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, widely known as Cubana Chief Priest, has revealed that President Bola Tinubu still views him with suspicion due to his support for Peter Obi during the 2023 presidential election. Speaking during a livestream with popular streamer Peller, Chief Priest addressed politics, loyalty, and his current…
