peter obi

The Digest: Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has urged the Federal Government to publicly release the full details of a recent tax administration Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with France, citing a critical need for transparency and public trust. Obi stressed that such...

The Digest: Peter Obi has stated that over 80 million Nigerian youths are unemployed, citing a recent ActionAid/Plan International report and calling the crisis a profound failure of political leadership and misplaced priorities. Key Points: Peter Obi cited a report estimating over 80...

The Digest: Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo of Kingsway International Christian Centre (KICC) has stated that while Peter Obi is a "fantastic" and gifted leader, it would take "a miracle" for him to win significant votes in Northern Nigeria. Key Points: Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo expressed doubts...

The Digest: A coalition of major opposition leaders, including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, David Mark, and Bode George, has jointly accused President Bola Tinubu of weaponising the EFCC to weaken opposition figures ahead of the 2027 elections. Their statement, titled “The Weaponisation of the...

The Digest: Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has declared that Nigeria’s escalating insecurity reflects a failure of leadership, calling for an independent investigation into allegations that government officials supply terrorists with ammunition and logistics. Key Points: Obi...

The Digest: The African Democratic Congress has expressed concern over the potential rivalry between Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi ahead of the 2027 polls. According to the party's spokesperson, the situation poses a significant challenge, though the ADC remains focused on building its national...

The Digest: The African Democratic Congress has urged Peter Obi to decide on joining its coalition, stating that zoning should not be a precondition for his membership at this stage. In response to Obi's concerns about instability, ADC spokesperson Bolaji Abdullahi emphasized the party's focus...

The Digest: Nollywood actress Bimbo Akintola has disclosed that her support for President Bola Tinubu in the 2023 election was partly a reaction to the online conduct of some supporters of rival candidate Peter Obi. In a candid revelation, she stated that she was moved to back Tinubu because...

The Digest: Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has spotlighted shaky foundations within the ADC coalition, attributing its instability to unresolved zoning and office rotation pacts. According to an interview with Advocacy for Good Governance, Obi stressed that without...

The Digest: Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has launched a sharp critique against the political class. He describes the distribution of luxury campaign vehicles for the 2027 elections as a profound "insensitivity and abuse of trust," arguing that it highlights a catastrophic failure of...

The Digest: Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has described some of President Tinubu's ambassadorial nominees as "shocking," arguing they reflect a system that rewards "mediocrity, corruption, and impunity." This critique explores the perceived disconnect between political patronage and...

The Digest: The Julius Abure-led Labour Party faction has convened a National Executive Council meeting in Abuja to strategize for the 2027 elections. According to TheCable, the meeting proceeded amid ongoing leadership disputes, with INEC officials and former vice-presidential candidate Dati...

The Digest: Dele Momodu has cast a vision for unity, suggesting that Atiku Abubakar is the most prepared leader to steer Nigeria. Speaking at Atiku's birthday event in Adamawa, the Ovation publisher appealed for a coalition of opposition forces, framing the next election as a pivotal moment...

The Digest: Presidential aide Bayo Onanuga has declared that Peter Obi will not be forgiven for comments interpreted as welcoming potential U.S. military action in Nigeria. The statement follows the resurfacing of a video where the former presidential candidate appeared to endorse Donald...

The Digest: Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has declared that Nigeria is "bleeding" due to leadership that prioritizes comfort over courage and politics over people. In a stark social media statement, he highlighted the past ten days of escalating chaos and tragedy as evidence of...

The Digest: The Labour Party's Peter Obi has condemned Nnamdi Kanu's life imprisonment, describing it as a "failure of leadership" that could worsen national tensions. Breaking his silence via a statement on X, the 2023 presidential candidate argued that the Federal Government mishandled the...

The Digest: Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has declared Nigeria a "truly disgraced country," directly blaming the Tinubu administration for escalating insecurity and actively weakening democratic institutions. Citing a wave of violence and political turmoil, Obi revealed a nation...

The Digest: Peter Obi has highlighted the significant cost of Nigeria's substantial presence at the global climate summit. His critique, rooted in a comparison of economic and social realities, asks if such spending reflects responsible leadership for a nation in crisis. Key Points...

The Digest: Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Governor Peter Obi have joined other prominent Nigerians in praising the Super Eagles after their 4-1 win over Gabon, seeing the performance as a blueprint for national success. Key Points: Atiku Abubakar praised the Super Eagles...

The Digest: Morris Monye, the Director of Mobilization for the Obidient Movement, has resigned after personally investing over ₦40 million to sustain the grassroots political organization without financial support from Peter Obi or the Labour Party. His departure follows the movement's poor...