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The Digest: African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain Peter Obi has reaffirmed his position that he won the 2023 presidential election, insisting the official result did not reflect the actual outcome. Speaking on the Naija Unfiltered podcast, Obi said: "I have run for the office of the...

The Digest: Former Transportation Minister Rotimi Amaechi hosted Peter Obi, Senator Victor Umeh, former Anambra Governor Achike Udenwa, and other opposition leaders at his Abuja residence on Saturday. Discussions centred on strengthening the opposition front and Nigeria's democratic future...

The Digest: The Kwankwasiyya movement has pushed back against recent remarks by Atiku Abubakar, suggesting a decline in Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso's political dominance in Kano. Spokesperson Habib Mailemo declared that only Peter Obi and Kwankwaso enjoy "organic" followership rooted in personal...

The Digest: Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has stated he would step aside for Peter Obi if Obi becomes the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Speaking on Arise Television's Prime Time, Atiku said he would step aside for "any winner" who emerges through...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has dared opposition figures, including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and Nasir el-Rufai, declaring that no conspiracy can scare him off. Addressing state coordinators of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors at the Presidential Villa, he said: "Me? They want to scare me...

The Digest: Prominent opposition figures, including Peter Obi, Atiku Abubakar, and Rabiu Kwankwaso, attended the African Democratic Congress (ADC) national convention at Rainbow Events Centre in Abuja on Tuesday. Over 3,000 delegates gathered for the event themed "So the Nation May Work,"...

The Digest: Former Anambra governor Peter Obi has accused President Bola Tinubu's government of suppressing opposition politics, warning that Nigeria's democratic space is shrinking. Speaking on ARISE PrimeTime, Obi cited the denial of venues for ADC's national convention as a troubling sign...

The Digest: Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has urged Nigerians not to vote for him based on tribal or religious sentiments, asking instead to be judged on his commitment to fixing the country. In an Arise TV interview, Obi said, "Do not vote for me because I'm from the South-East. Do...

The Digest: Former Anambra governor Peter Obi has threatened to leave the African Democratic Congress (ADC) if its internal processes are compromised, saying he does not mind changing parties "20 times." In an Arise TV interview, Obi said he left the PDP because it became "transactional,"...

The Digest: Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has dismissed claims that his 2027 ambition depends solely on endorsements from northern political heavyweights, arguing that meaningful engagement with the region must focus on poverty, insecurity, and underdevelopment. In an Arise TV...

Presidential spokesperson Daniel Bwala has revealed that he underwent throat surgery eight days after his tense interview with Al Jazeera journalist Mehdi Hasan. Speaking on News Central, Bwala said: "I don't know whether it is the 'Obidient' people that threw that African thing, but in any...

The Digest: Leaders and members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) staged a large protest in Abuja, demanding the resignation or removal of INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan. Protesters, including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Rabiu Kwankwaso, Rotimi Amaechi, and David Mark, marched to the INEC...

The Digest: Leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by Kabiru Tanimu Turaki are currently in a closed-door meeting in Abuja. Those present include David Mark, Atiku Abubakar, Rabiu Kwankwaso, Peter Obi, Rotimi Amaechi, Abubakar...

The Digest: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has received a petition submitted by the African Democratic Congress (ADC), presented by National Secretary Rauf Aregbesola to INEC National Commissioner Abdullahi Zuru. The petition follows a peaceful protest led by Atiku...

The Digest: Vice President Kashim Shettima has said Nigeria's presidency cannot be won through coercion, stressing that leadership requires inclusivity and broad acceptance. He expressed support for a South-East president to "heal the wounds of the civil war" but criticised certain approaches...

. The Digest: Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, David Mark, Rotimi Amaechi, and Rabiu Kwankwaso led an ADC protest tagged 'Occupy INEC' to the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission on Wednesday. The demonstration protested what they described as the "partisanship" of the...

The Digest: Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has called on Nigerians to rise in defence of the nation's democracy, warning against any attempt to entrench a one-party system. In a statement shared via his official Facebook handle, Obi said members and leaders of the ADC, alongside other...

The Digest: Activist Aisha Yesufu has compared Peter Obi to Nelson Mandela, saying the former Labour Party presidential candidate has the same disposition to serve, leave a legacy, and move on. Speaking on Arise TV, she reaffirmed her vow to oppose Obi if he seeks a second term, saying she...

The Digest: The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused INEC of laying "deliberate administrative landmines" to prevent it from fielding candidates in the 2027 elections. The party said INEC's refusal to receive correspondence pending a court ruling conflicts with the Electoral Act's May...

The Digest: Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has criticised President Bola Tinubu over renewed attacks across Nigeria, recalling Tinubu's assurance that the violence in Jos would not recur. In an X post, Obi quoted Tinubu's earlier remark: "'This Experience Will Not Repeat...