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The Digest: Presidential aide Daniel Bwala has revealed that Peter Obi attempted to recruit him into his 2023 presidential campaign through former President Olusegun Obasanjo, an offer he declined. Speaking on Daddy Freeze's show, Bwala recounted: "In 2023, Peter Obi asked Obasanjo, who called...

The Digest: Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has flatly denied claims by presidential aide Daniel Bwala that he sought to recruit him into his 2023 election campaign, describing the allegation as "baseless." In a statement by media aide Ibrahim Umar, Obi's camp said the...

The Digest: Former Anambra Governor Peter Obi has expressed deep concern over Nigeria's worsening security situation, declaring that the nation is "clearly under siege." In a statement on X, Obi cited recent attacks including the Ngoshe community in Borno where terrorists overpowered soldiers...

The Digest: Former Anambra Governor and 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi has declared he will challenge the newly passed Electoral Act 2026 in court, alleging it is designed to manipulate the 2027 elections. Speaking after formally registering with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) at...

The Digest: Former Anambra Governor and 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi has formally registered as a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) at his hometown in Agulu, Anaocha LGA, Anambra State. Addressing supporters at the flag-off of the party's membership registration and...

The Digest: Former Anambra Governor Peter Obi has declared he will contest the 2027 presidential election, refusing to be intimidated by the APC's 30 governors or constitutional tinkering aimed at putting him off. Speaking to supporters in Njikoka, Anambra State, Obi stated: "I want to tell...

The Digest: Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has asserted that Nigeria's persistent poverty stems from poor leadership and the veneration of public officials who loot state resources. Speaking in Abuja while receiving a delegation from the Association of Skilled and Vocational...

The Digest: Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has insinuated that former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi bears responsibility for the state's persistent power issues through his alleged connection to Fidelity Bank. Speaking while joining protesters at Ring Road, Benin City, to condemn the...

The Digest: The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested a suspect in connection with online threats made against former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi following a violent attack in Benin City, Edo State. The suspect, identified as Udeme Monday Stephen, a 26-year-old...

The Digest: Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has condemned Nigerian political leaders for fixating on 2027 election strategies while insecurity worsens across the country. In a statement on X, Obi revealed that over 1,000 Nigerians have reportedly been killed and thousands...

The Digest: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has denied any involvement in the shooting incident that targeted Peter Obi and other African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftains in Benin City, Edo State, accusing the opposition party of politicising the attack. In a statement, APC National...

The Digest: Former NBA President Olumide Akpata has narrated how he and Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi narrowly escaped an attack at an African Democratic Congress (ADC) event in Benin City, Edo State. Speaking on Channels Television's Politics Today, Akpata revealed both...

The Digest: Actor and lawyer Kenneth Okonkwo has accused the Nigerian government under President Bola Tinubu of orchestrating the attack on opposition leaders, including Peter Obi, in Benin City, Edo State. Speaking on Arise TV, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) member described the...

The Digest: Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has expressed gratitude to Nigerians for their prayers and solidarity following an attack on him and other African Democratic Congress (ADC) members in Edo State on Tuesday. In a post on X, Obi stated: "Experiences of lawlessness...

The Digest: The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned the attack on former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi and party chieftains in Benin City, describing it as "a grave and disturbing development." National Publicity Secretary Bolaji Abdullahi linked the incident to...

The Digest: Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi narrowly escaped an assassination attempt on Tuesday when armed thugs attacked his convoy and Obidient Movement members in Benin City, Edo State. The attack occurred during the formal defection of Olumide Akpata into the African...

The Digest: A social media user has ignited debate by branding Peter Obi a "copy-copy" lacking political strategy, claiming his "soft" approach cannot compete with President Tinubu's decisive politics. The lady asserted, "If you know your heart is so pure and you're a child of God, don't go...

The Digest: Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has been spotted wearing a "Village Boy Movement" branded T-shirt, sparking a wave of reactions across social media. Obi was seen in the company of lawyer Dele Farotimi and Dr. Tanko, leader of the Obidient Movement Worldwide...

The Digest: The House of Representatives and former presidential candidate Peter Obi have condemned the alleged use of tear gas on peaceful protesters at the National Assembly entrance on Tuesday. House spokesman Akin Rotimi stated the Green Chamber will take up the matter with relevant...

The Digest: Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has described himself as a "comfortable man" and a "millionaire anywhere in the world," in a statement captured in a viral post on X. The remark, quotes Obi as saying: "I've never claimed to be a...