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  1. Atiku Calls for Opposition Unity, Warns Supporters Against Attacking Peter Obi

    Nigeria Atiku Calls for Opposition Unity, Warns Supporters Against Attacking Peter Obi

    The Digest: Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has publicly warned supporters against launching internal attacks on himself and the Labour Party's Peter Obi. In a post on X, Atiku stated that those insulting either leader do not have the best interests of the opposition African Democratic...
  2. Peter Obi Declares He Will Never Own Property in Abuja, Cites Preference for Simplicity

    Nigeria Peter Obi Declares He Will Never Own Property in Abuja, Cites Preference for Simplicity

    The Digest: Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has stated that he does not own and has no plans to acquire a house or land in Abuja. According to the Nigerian Tribune, Obi explained at a public event that he views property ownership as a source of avoidable stress and responsibility...
  3. Obasanjo Plots Obi-Kwankwaso 2027 Ticket, Sidelines Atiku

    Nigeria Obasanjo Plots Obi-Kwankwaso 2027 Ticket, Sidelines Atiku

    The Digest: The proposed 2027 presidential alliance between former Labour Party candidate Peter Obi and former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso has reached an advanced stage, with a joint committee already set up under the African Democratic Congress. The alliance is reportedly championed...
  4. Peter Obi Hails Super Eagles, Urges Team to "Come Home as Victors" After AFCON Bronze Win

    Nigeria Peter Obi Hails Super Eagles, Urges Team to "Come Home as Victors" After AFCON Bronze Win

    The Digest: Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has praised the Super Eagles for securing third place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations following their penalty shootout victory over Egypt. In a statement on his verified X account, Obi commended the team for fighting with...
  5. Peter Obi Criticises $9m Lobbying Spend, Urges Focus on Human Development

    Nigeria Peter Obi Criticises $9m Lobbying Spend, Urges Focus on Human Development

    The Digest: Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi has criticised the Federal Government’s reported spending of $9 million on foreign lobbyists in Washington, describing it as wasteful and misaligned with national priorities. In a signed statement, Obi contrasted Nigeria’s stagnant Human...
  6. Peter Obi Condemns Arrest of AAU Students, Urges Edo Govt to “Fight Bandits, Not Students”

    Nigeria Peter Obi Condemns Arrest of AAU Students, Urges Edo Govt to “Fight Bandits, Not Students”

    The Digest: Labour Party's Peter Obi has sharply criticized the Edo State government for arresting and remanding 52 Ambrose Alli University students who protested against kidnappings, framing the response as a dangerous inversion of justice that silences civic voices while leaving real terror...
  7. Peter Obi Compares Nigeria’s New Tax System to Extortion, Calls for Suspension

    Nigeria Peter Obi Compares Nigeria’s New Tax System to Extortion, Calls for Suspension

    The Digest: Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has condemned Nigeria’s new tax laws, calling them a form of “extortion” that lacks clarity, public consultation, and a clear social contract, revealing a deepening disconnect between policy and public trust in a system already straining...
  8. Fayose Warns ADC: Without Peter Obi, You’ll Become Irrelevant in 2027

    Nigeria Fayose Warns ADC: Without Peter Obi, You’ll Become Irrelevant in 2027

    The Digest: Former Ekiti governor Ayo Fayose has declared that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) will face political irrelevance if it does not nominate Peter Obi as its 2027 presidential candidate. In the shifting storm of Nigerian politics, he called Obi the party's “only life” and main...
  9. Labour Party Chieftain Accuses Peter Obi of Becoming "Anti-Democratic" After 2023 Election

    Nigeria Labour Party Chieftain Accuses Peter Obi of Becoming "Anti-Democratic" After 2023 Election

    The Digest: The spokesperson for the Julius Abure-led faction of the Labour Party, Obiora Ifoh, has accused the party's 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, of becoming "anti-democratic" following the election, leading to his defection to the African Democratic Congress. Ifoh stated that...
  10. Baba-Ahmed Disputes Obi’s ADC Move, Asks Labour Party for Formal Proof

    Nigeria Baba-Ahmed Disputes Obi’s ADC Move, Asks Labour Party for Formal Proof

    The Digest: Labour Party’s 2023 vice-presidential candidate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, has challenged the party to produce a formal resignation letter from Peter Obi, arguing that his political ally only announced an alignment with a coalition, not an explicit defection to the African Democratic...
  11. Atiku, Peter Obi Console Chimamanda Adichie Following Loss of 21-Month-Old Son

    Nigeria Atiku, Peter Obi Console Chimamanda Adichie Following Loss of 21-Month-Old Son

    The Digest: Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar have joined President Tinubu in offering condolences to Chimamanda Adichie and her husband, Dr. Ivara Esege, after the death of their 21-month-old son, Nkanu Nnamdi. Key Points: Nkanu Nnamdi died on Wednesday after a brief illness. Atiku described...
  12. Atiku, Amaechi, Obi Top ADC’s Presidential List for 2027, Says Momodu

    Nigeria Atiku, Amaechi, Obi Top ADC’s Presidential List for 2027, Says Momodu

    The Digest: Former presidential aspirant Dele Momodu has identified Atiku Abubakar, Rotimi Amaechi, and Peter Obi as leading contenders for the African Democratic Congress presidential ticket in 2027. He urged the party to unite against President Tinubu Key Points : Momodu listed the trio...
  13. Peter Obi Decries Poverty Crisis as Politicians Focus on Power

    Nigeria Peter Obi Decries Poverty Crisis as Politicians Focus on Power

    The Digest: Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has condemned Nigeria’s political class for focusing on power struggles while over 141 million citizens live in poverty. Key Points: Obi stated that 62% of Nigerians (141 million) will be in poverty by 2026. Poverty surged from 81 million...
  14. Tinubu's Aide Bwala Slams Peter Obi for Frequent Party Defections

    Nigeria Tinubu's Aide Bwala Slams Peter Obi for Frequent Party Defections

    The Digest: Special Adviser to President Tinubu, Daniel Bwala, has likened Labour Party’s Peter Obi to a “Premier League footballer” for frequently changing political parties. In a podcast interview, Bwala criticized Obi’s shifting allegiances and questioned his grassroots influence Key...
  15. Peter Obi: ₦60bn Spent on Conference Centre, VP Residence Could Have Bought 400 Ambulances

    Nigeria Peter Obi: ₦60bn Spent on Conference Centre, VP Residence Could Have Bought 400 Ambulances

    The Digest: Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has lamented Nigeria’s misplaced spending priorities, stating that ₦60 billion used to renovate Abuja’s International Conference Centre and the Vice President’s residence could have purchased about 400 ambulances. His remarks followed an...
  16. Aisha Yesufu Vows to Oppose Any 2027 Ticket With Peter Obi as Running Mate

    Nigeria Aisha Yesufu Vows to Oppose Any 2027 Ticket With Peter Obi as Running Mate

    The Digest: Prominent activist Aisha Yesufu has declared she will actively work against any presidential ticket in the 2027 election where Peter Obi appears as a vice-presidential candidate. In a widely shared video, Yesufu criticized what she called a Nigerian tendency to ask "the best"...
  17. Peter Obi Will Not Get ADC Ticket, Bwala Declares

    Nigeria Peter Obi Will Not Get ADC Ticket, Bwala Declares

    The Digest: Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, has asserted that Peter Obi will not secure the presidential or vice-presidential nomination of the African Democratic Congress. In a podcast interview, Bwala claimed Obi lacks the structural influence...
  18. ADC Ticket: Obi and Kwankwaso Consider Joint Ticket to Challenge Atiku in 2027

    Nigeria ADC Ticket: Obi and Kwankwaso Consider Joint Ticket to Challenge Atiku in 2027

    The Digest: Former presidential candidates Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso are exploring a historic joint presidential ticket under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to challenge former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for the party’s nomination, as part of a renewed and complex effort to unify...
  19. Peter Obi Condemns Niger Market Attack, Labels Insecurity a 'National Shame'

    Nigeria Peter Obi Condemns Niger Market Attack, Labels Insecurity a 'National Shame'

    The Digest: Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has issued a strong condemnation of the deadly terrorist attack on a Niger State market, describing the persistent cycle of violence as a "national shame" and calling for an urgent, coordinated security response to protect citizens. Key...
  20. Obi Criticizes Tax Policy: "You Cannot Tax Your Way Out of Poverty."

    Nigeria Obi Criticizes Tax Policy: "You Cannot Tax Your Way Out of Poverty."

    The Digest: Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has condemned Nigeria’s current tax reforms, arguing that prosperity cannot be achieved by imposing heavier burdens on the poor. In a statement on social media, he emphasized that sustainable development requires empowering small businesses...
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