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Former Labour Party presidential candidate remains guarded about coalition plans but emphasizes consultation and national sacrifice. Obi refuses to disclose backup plans if the coalition denies him the presidential ticket Stresses that all decisions will follow broad consultations with...

Peter Obi, former Labour Party presidential candidate, has stated he would accept a one-term offer for the 2027 presidency, pledging to hand over to the North in 2031. He emphasized his commitment to Nigeria's progress over power, as reported by Daily Post. Peter Obi confirmed his willingness...

Labour Party’s Peter Obi has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s visit to Saint Lucia, calling it ill-timed and insensitive as the country battles floods, insecurity, and growing poverty. The President’s Caribbean trip, described officially as part diplomacy, part vacation, coincides with...

The Lagos State Government ordered a full investigation into the demolition of a property owned by Peter Obi’s brother. The government denied involvement, calling Obi’s claims “unverified,” and appointed officials to lead the inquiry. The Lagos government denies responsibility for the...

Labour Party’s Peter Obi has declared that Nigeria is “at war”, citing the killings of 17 soldiers in Niger and over 100 civilians in Zamfara as alarming signs. In a statement posted on June 26, 2025, and reported by Linda Ikeji’s Blog, Obi urged President Tinubu to prioritise national security...

Peter Obi, former LP presidential candidate, revealed that his brother’s company property in Ikeja was demolished without prior notice, permit, or proper court order. In a long statement on X, he detailed how he rushed from Abuja to Lagos only to find confusion, unanswered questions, and...

Bleeding Grounds drew national focus again after Labour Party’s Peter Obi condemned the rising wave of violence across Nigeria. According to Naija News, Obi cited deadly attacks in Kano, Plateau, Kebbi, Borno, and Katsina, all within a single day, as tragic signs of national failure and...

According to the Nigerian Tribune, Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, described Nigeria as “a crime scene” following revelations of over ₦210 trillion in alleged financial irregularities within NNPC’s audited statements from 2017 to 2023. The Senate flagged the...

Labour Party’s Peter Obi has criticised President Tinubu for skipping Yelwata, the epicentre of recent killings in Benue, during his condolence visit. Tinubu blamed rain, flooding, and poor roads for his decision, but Obi says leadership means showing up when it matters most. Tinubu avoided...

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticized President Bola Tinubu's recent visit to Benue State following the massacre of approximately 200 people. Obi accused the President of prioritizing "optics over empathy," noting that he wore a "celebratory agbada attire" instead...

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has challenged Nigerians to prioritize four critical qualities - competence, capacity, character, and compassion (the 4 Cs) - when choosing leaders in 2027. His statement comes amid outrage over recent massacres in Benue and Niger states where over 400...

Peter Obi has sharply criticised President Bola Tinubu for failing to visit Benue State following the massacre of over 200 Nigerians by suspected herdsmen in Daudu and Yelewata communities on 13-14 June. In a strongly worded post on X, the former Labour Party presidential candidate stated that...

On June 12, former Labour Party candidate Peter Obi marked Democracy Day by challenging President Tinubu’s priorities. Rather than celebrating democratic gains, Obi accused the administration of playing politics, neglecting urgent issues like poverty, insecurity, and failing public services. His...

Peter Obi called on Nigerians to unite and vote out the APC in 2027, criticising the government for prioritising image over lives while people face rising hunger and displacement. The Labour Party leader promised the Obidient Movement will approach 2027 differently with better candidate vetting...

Peter Obi says he’d have removed fuel subsidy and floated the naira, just not like this. The presidency clapped back, accusing him of lacking the knowledge to lead. Obi, on Arise TV, supported subsidy removal but criticised its “haphazard” rollout Asked about alternative plans, he insisted he’d...

Peter Obi says he supports removing fuel subsidy and floating the naira, but criticises the Tinubu-led government for doing it without a proper structure or impact. Obi says he would've ended the subsidy and floated the naira too, just not haphazardly. He questions how subsidy savings have been...

Opposition leaders Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and Rotimi Amaechi have clashed over which existing political party should serve as the platform for their proposed 2027 coalition. The disagreement over party selection has stalled merger talks, with each leader advocating for their preferred...

The Anambra PDP has extended an olive branch to Peter Obi, urging the Labour Party stalwart to return "home" ahead of the 2027 elections. This public plea, laced with regret over past missteps, signals the opposition's scramble to reclaim relevance in Nigeria's volatile political landscape...

Following the catastrophic flash floods in Mokwa, Niger State that left over 153 dead and displaced more than 3,000, Peter Obi has donated ₦20 million in support and urged the federal government and Nigerians to rally around the victims. 153 deaths, 3,000 displaced as flood devastates Mokwa LGA...

The Labour Party has firmly stated that its 2027 presidential ticket is open and not reserved for Peter Obi, despite his recent declaration to run. LP clarified that no aspirant, including Peter Obi, has been granted an automatic presidential ticket for 2027. National Publicity Secretary...