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The PDP’s National Executive Committee has zoned its 2027 presidential ticket to the South, keeping the chairmanship in the North. Obi’s allies say the move validates long-standing demands for inclusion, while his camp hints he will decide his political direction later.
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As the 2027 general election approaches, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Abba Moro, has disclosed that talks are ongoing to bring Peter Obi and former President Goodluck Jonathan back to the party to join the presidential race. Moro, who is the Senate...
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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed the PDP's 2027 presidential zoning as a calculated political tactic. According to Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC's National Publicity Secretary, the move is a Political Gambit designed to entice prominent figures like Peter Obi...
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Deji Adeyanju, a lawyer and activist, claims that Peter Obi's supporters, known as Obidients, are hindering his chances of becoming Nigeria's president, citing their behavior of insults and threats.
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Deji Adeyanju blames Obidients for Obi's electoral failure.
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Oseloka Obi, the son of 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, has addressed viral allegations of homosexuality following circulating photos with a friend. He describes the rumors as falsehoods fueled by his father’s political involvement.
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Oseloka Obi...
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Datti Baba-Ahmed, former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, criticizes the ADC opposition coalition as deceptive and reiterates his commitment to LP, calling for Peter Obi’s return for the 2027 presidential election.
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Datti Baba-Ahmed labels the ADC coalition as...
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Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has condemned the Nigerian government's decision to allocate N142 billion for bus terminals while the health sector receives far less funding. This decision, according to Obi, highlights “misplaced priorities” and poor...
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APC chieftain Dominic Alancha warns that a potential alliance between Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi for the 2027 elections could significantly weaken the ruling party’s base. This comes amid rising discussions of a coalition led by opposition figures.
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Alancha warns...
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Peter Obi, former presidential candidate for the Labour Party, has criticized the proposed salary increase for political officeholders, describing it as "provocative and insensitive" amidst Nigeria's escalating economic crisis. His statement has resonated with many citizens who view...
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Lagos Labour Party (LP) chairperson, Dayo Ekong, has urged Peter Obi to "pause and reflect" as his political influence continues to dwindle. She believes his past political moves are eroding the foundation of support he once had.
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Dayo Ekong urges Peter Obi to reflect...
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Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has urged Nigerians to register and collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) for the 2027 elections. Describing the PVC as the "bridge to a New Nigeria," his call frames it as a Ballot's Barricade against vote-buying...
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Lawyer and activist Dele Farotimi has questioned the substance of Peter Obi’s proposed one-term presidency, arguing it is a Vision's Void without a clear plan. Farotimi asserted that a leader’s time in office is meaningless without purposeful action, citing the perceived failures...
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Julius Abure, leader of the Labour Party’s faction, has criticized Peter Obi, calling him an "Uber" politician. Abure accused Obi of political opportunism and criticized his lack of consistency in political decisions. This follows Obi’s directive to his supporters to back the...
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Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has asked his supporters to vote for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the upcoming August 16 by-elections. Obi explained that the Labour Party has no candidates recognized by the Independent National Electoral...
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Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate, has once again criticized President Bola Tinubu's frequent international travels, urging him to focus more on Nigeria's pressing national issues. Obi condemned the President’s overseas trips, especially his planned trip to Japan...
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The PDP unveils its Zoning Committee ahead of the 2027 elections but refutes any official talks with former President Jonathan and Peter Obi, despite ongoing discussions. The party’s focus shifts towards internal candidates, eyeing an impactful 2027 election strategy.
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The battle for the 2027 Nigerian presidency is already in full swing as key opposition figures, Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Rotimi Amaechi, and Goodluck Jonathan, jockey for control of the ADC and PDP presidential tickets. With the election more than two years away, political...
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O’tega Ogra, Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Digital Communications, has criticized Peter Obi, the Labour Party's 2023 presidential candidate, for praising Argentina's harsh economic reforms. Ogra argues that Tinubu’s policies have caused less pain and better...
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Babachir Lawal, the former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), has made a controversial claim that Peter Obi won the 2023 presidential election, not Bola Tinubu. In a recent interview, Lawal insisted that the election results were altered and maintained that Obi...
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Peter Obi, former Labour Party presidential candidate, has condemned the handling of the Ibom Air incident involving Comfort Emmanson, highlighting the "double standards" in Nigeria's justice system. Obi stresses that justice should be fair and equal for all Nigerians, irrespective...