peter obi

The Digest: Peter Obi’s commitment to a one-term presidency if elected in 2027 has sparked mixed reactions among Northern leaders, with some questioning his sincerity and others calling for more transparency in his pledge. Key Points: Obi maintains that he will serve a single, four-year term...

The Digest: Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has strongly asserted that his political journey has been free from electoral malpractice, violence, or thuggery. In a post on his social media, he urged Nigerians to verify his clean record. Key Points: Obi...

The Digest: Chimamanda Adichie, celebrated Nigerian novelist, speaks out in support of Peter Obi, former Labour Party presidential candidate. She highlights Obi's genuine desire to serve Nigeria, contrasting him with those driven by ego and power. Key Points: She emphasizes Obi’s humility...

The Digest: Reuben Abati criticizes Peter Obi’s vow to serve only one term as Nigeria's president, calling it a sign of desperation. Abati’s comments follow Obi's statement on Arise TV, sparking ongoing debate about his political approach ahead of the 2027 elections. Key Points: Abati...

The Digest: In a sharp criticism, Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information, questioned Peter Obi's pledge to serve only one term as President, accusing him of hypocrisy and dishonesty based on his past political actions. Key Points: Onanuga criticizes Obi's one-term vow...

The Digest: Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation, has dismissed Peter Obi’s chances in northern Nigeria ahead of the 2027 presidential election. He stated that Obi’s political appeal is limited in the north, where the APC’s strong structures dominate. Keyamo also criticized the opposition...

The Digest: Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has reiterated his commitment to serving only one term if elected. In a statement, he described his vow as an irreversible pledge rooted in integrity, drawing inspiration from historical leaders like Mandela and Lincoln...

The Digest: Anambra State Governor, Professor Charles Soludo, has sharply criticized Peter Obi’s recent pledge to serve only one term if elected president in 2027. Though not directly naming Obi, Soludo’s comments have been widely understood to target the former governor, questioning his mental...

The Digest: Prof. Jerry Gana, a founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has suggested that while Peter Obi has potential, the PDP has an even stronger candidate for the 2027 elections. Gana emphasized that Obi could still win northern states if he returns to the PDP. Key...

The Digest: The PDP is in full preparation for the 2027 presidential elections, considering several high-profile figures as potential candidates. While the party’s ticket is open, efforts are focused on unifying and strengthening the party before selecting its flagbearer. Key Points: PDP has...

The Digest: At the launch of “The Chronicles of a Legend” in Abuja, Peter Obi called for a shift in the way Nigeria honors its citizens. Rather than politicians, he argued that national awards such as GCFR and GCON should be given to entrepreneurs who drive productivity and create jobs. Key...

The Digest: Bashir El-Rufai, son of former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai, has declared that Peter Obi, the Labour Party's 2023 candidate, has a better chance of defeating President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential race. El-Rufai highlighted Obi's significant youth following and broad...

The Digest: Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, has defended his ₦540 million charitable donations, which critics claim disproportionately favored the South-East region. Obi's spokesperson clarified that the donations were personal and not politically...

The Digest: The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has officially clarified that while Peter Obi, the Labour Party's 2023 presidential candidate, is a key figure in their coalition, he is not a card-carrying member of the ADC itself. This statement, shared by ADC spokesman Bolaji Abdullahi...

The Digest: Peter Obi, former Labour Party presidential candidate, has voiced support for the U.S. embassy’s condemnation of Nigeria's escalating governance crisis. Following a report by The Africa Report, the U.S. diplomatic mission criticized state governors for spending billions on...

The Digest: The Peter Obi Media Reach (POMR) has issued a firm Political Clarification, dismissing widespread reports that the Labour Party's 2023 presidential candidate has made new political alignments. A spokesperson for Obi, Ibrahim Umar, confirmed that neither a statement about an...

The Digest: Speculations are mounting that former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi may return to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the 2027 elections. The potential move comes as the PDP's Bukola Saraki-led reconciliation committee reportedly agrees to zone its...

The Digest: Peter Obi has raised concerns over Nigeria’s rising debt burden, warning that the country's total public debt could exceed N200 trillion by the end of 2025. The recent approval of loans totaling $21 billion, €2.2 billion, and ¥15 billion has pushed the total debt to around N187...

The Digest Peter Obi has warned that Nigeria may cross ₦200 trillion in public debt by the end of 2025 despite weak results in infrastructure, healthcare, and education. With spending rising and benefits unclear, this marks a Point of No Returns, according to Nairametrics and Premium Times...

AL The Digest: Ali Modu Sheriff, former Borno governor, claims that Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, will rejoin the PDP and contest the 2027 elections. Sheriff believes Obi is merely waiting for the right time to return to his former party. Key Points: Modu...