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The Digest: Ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 elections, Kenneth Okonkwo, ADC chieftain, claims Peter Obi has little chance of winning due to Nigeria’s power dynamics. He suggests a northern candidate is needed to unseat Tinubu. Okonkwo argues that despite Obi’s 2023 third-place finish, his lack of...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, dismissed the merger of Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, claiming it poses no threat to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the upcoming 2027 elections. Onanuga's comments came during an interview on...

The Digest: A viral photo and video of Peter Obi, 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate and a present member of the ADC coalition, personally sharing food at a local event in Umuchima Town, Imo State, has ignited widespread public commentary. The scene has generated diverse Grassroots...

The Digest: The ADC faces internal turmoil ahead of the 2027 presidential elections as key figures, Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and Rotimi Amaechi, clash over candidacy. As ambition divides supporters, the coalition struggles to unite for a common cause. Key Points: The ADC coalition is...

The Digest: Peter Obi, a 2027 presidential aspirant, has confidently stated that Nigeria's northern region will celebrate him if he becomes president. Speaking on Channels Television, Obi highlighted the North's immense untapped potential in land and voter strength, pledging to tackle...

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The Digest: Peter Obi, the Labour Party's 2023 presidential candidate, has confidently asserted that he can set Nigeria on the right path within a single four-year term if elected. Reaffirming his candidacy for 2027 and dismissing running mate speculations, Obi's promise signals a renewed...

The Digest: Peter Obi, the Labour Party's presidential candidate in 2023, has officially announced his intention to contest the presidency again in 2027. Speaking on Channels Television, Obi decisively put an end to speculation about him being a running mate, firmly positioning himself in the...

The Digest: The newly formed opposition coalition, the Africa Democratic Congress (ADC), faces internal strife as key figures, Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and Rotimi Amaechi clash over zoning the 2027 presidential ticket. The alliance aims to unseat President Tinubu but risks collapse over...

The Digest: Aisha Yesufu, political activist and strong supporter of Peter Obi, has cleared the air regarding Obi's affiliation with the Labour Party following his involvement in the ADC coalition. Key Points: Peter Obi has not left the Labour Party. ADC is the party chosen for the 2027...

The Digest: The Labour Party's Acting National Chairman, Nenadi Usman, has officially endorsed Peter Obi's decision to join the opposition coalition led by David Mark. Usman simultaneously slammed the Julius Abure-led faction, stating they lack legitimate standing within the party, as reported...

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The Digest: A major rift has opened within the Labour Party, as the Julius Abure-led faction issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Peter Obi to resign his membership, following his support for the opposition coalition anchored on the ADC platform. Tensions now test the unity of a party once seen as...

The Digest: In a political landscape marked by fragmentation and fatigue, the bridges we build define the nation we become. Peter Obi has described the decision to adopt the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as the 2027 coalition platform as “not made lightly”, emphasising unity over division...

The Digest: Peter Obi has sharply criticised President Tinubu for offering scholarships to St. Lucia students while Abuja's public schools remain shuttered due to unpaid teacher salaries. The Labour Party leader called it "negligence at its peak," citing Nigeria's 20 million out-of-school...

Nigeria’s political landscape is transforming significantly as leading opposition figures unite to form a new coalition to challenge President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. The alliance, which has adopted the African Democratic Congress...

A growing number of Nigeria’s top political players have aligned with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections. The movement, led by David Mark, is drawing cross-party support as reported by TheCable and Channels TV. David Mark – Former Senate...

A major political realignment may be underway in Nigeria as opposition heavyweights, including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and Nasir el-Rufai, converged at the Yar’Adua Centre for the unveiling of a new coalition by the African Democratic Congress (ADC), as reported by TheCable. ADC hosts...

Former Labour Party presidential candidate remains guarded about coalition plans but emphasizes consultation and national sacrifice. Obi refuses to disclose backup plans if the coalition denies him the presidential ticket Stresses that all decisions will follow broad consultations with...