Tag: Peter Obi
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Peter Obi Reacts to Peace Accord, Calls for Issues-Based Campaigns
By George Omagbemi Former Anambra State governor and 2027 presidential candidate Peter Obi has called on political parties and candidates to make the forthcoming election campaigns about ideas, policies and solutions to Nigeria’s problems rather than personal attacks and violence. Obi spoke on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, after signing the National Peace Accord ahead of…
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Peter Obi is a Regional Champion, Cannot Become President – Dino Melaye
By Sunday Ameh Former Kogi State Senator, Dino Melaye, has described former Anambra State governor and presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, as a “regional champion”, arguing that such a political identity could limit his chances of becoming Nigeria’s president. Melaye made the remark on his official Facebook page while assessing…
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Anambra: Northern Leaders Defend Peter Obi, Deny Profiling, Mosque Demolition Claims
By Sunday Ameh Leaders of Hausa and northern communities in Anambra State have dismissed allegations that former Anambra State Governor and presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, discriminated against northerners or ordered the demolition of a mosque during his tenure. The community leaders, who spoke to journalists in Awka and Onitsha, described…
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Obi’s Lawsuit Against Me Based on Statements I Never Made – Kenneth Okonkwo
By Gloria Drealomalicha Kenneth Okonkwo, spokesperson for former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar’s 2027 presidential campaign, has dismissed the defamation suit instituted against him by Peter Obi, describing it as being founded on statements he never made. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Friday, Okonkwo maintained that the legal action lacked merit, arguing that a defamation…
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APC Dismisses Obi’s Call for Tinubu to Participate in Live Presidential Debate
By George Omagbemi Sylvester The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed calls by supporters of Peter Obi for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to participate in a live presidential debate ahead of the 2027 general election, describing the demand as unnecessary and politically motivated. The debate campaign gained momentum after members of the New Democratic Congress…
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Peter Obi Pledges to Slash Cost of Governance, Scrap Presidential Privileges if Elected in 2027
By George Omagbemi Sylvester The presidential candidate of the New Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has pledged to embark on a sweeping overhaul of Nigeria’s governance structure if elected president in the 2027 general election, promising to reduce the cost of governance by scrapping what he described as unnecessary political privileges and redirecting public resources…
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2027 May Be My Final Shot at Presidency, Says Peter Obi
By Opeyemi Adelakun Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has indicated that the 2027 general election could mark his final bid for Nigeria’s highest office, saying he believes it is time for a new generation of leaders to emerge. Obi made the remarks during an interview on Channels Television on Sunday, where he…
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Ex SGF Babachir Backs Peter Obi’s 2027 Presidential Ambition
By Paul Joseph Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has declared that Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, currently stands as the strongest contender for Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election, while predicting that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar would be unsuccessful if he contests. Speaking during an…
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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…