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  1. Zoning Shouldn't Be a Condition for Membership, ADC Tells Peter Obi

    Nigeria Zoning Shouldn't Be a Condition for Membership, ADC Tells Peter Obi

    The Digest: The African Democratic Congress has urged Peter Obi to decide on joining its coalition, stating that zoning should not be a precondition for his membership at this stage. In response to Obi's concerns about instability, ADC spokesperson Bolaji Abdullahi emphasized the party's focus...
  2. [VIDEO] Actress Bimbo Akintola Says Online Bullying Drove Her Support for Tinubu

    Nigeria [VIDEO] Actress Bimbo Akintola Says Online Bullying Drove Her Support for Tinubu

    The Digest: Nollywood actress Bimbo Akintola has disclosed that her support for President Bola Tinubu in the 2023 election was partly a reaction to the online conduct of some supporters of rival candidate Peter Obi. In a candid revelation, she stated that she was moved to back Tinubu because...
  3. Peter Obi Warns ADC Coalition Over Unresolved Zoning Agreements

    Nigeria Peter Obi Warns ADC Coalition Over Unresolved Zoning Agreements

    The Digest: Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has spotlighted shaky foundations within the ADC coalition, attributing its instability to unresolved zoning and office rotation pacts. According to an interview with Advocacy for Good Governance, Obi stressed that without...
  4. Peter Obi Criticizes Early Campaign Spending on Vehicles for 2027 Polls

    Nigeria Peter Obi Criticizes Early Campaign Spending on Vehicles for 2027 Polls

    The Digest: Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has launched a sharp critique against the political class. He describes the distribution of luxury campaign vehicles for the 2027 elections as a profound "insensitivity and abuse of trust," arguing that it highlights a catastrophic failure of...
  5. "This is Not Governance": Peter Obi Condemns Tinubu's Ambassadorial Nominations

    Nigeria "This is Not Governance": Peter Obi Condemns Tinubu's Ambassadorial Nominations

    The Digest: Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has described some of President Tinubu's ambassadorial nominees as "shocking," arguing they reflect a system that rewards "mediocrity, corruption, and impunity." This critique explores the perceived disconnect between political patronage and...
  6. Abure-led Labour Party Holds NEC Meeting to Strategize for 2027 Elections

    Nigeria Abure-led Labour Party Holds NEC Meeting to Strategize for 2027 Elections

    The Digest: The Julius Abure-led Labour Party faction has convened a National Executive Council meeting in Abuja to strategize for the 2027 elections. According to TheCable, the meeting proceeded amid ongoing leadership disputes, with INEC officials and former vice-presidential candidate Dati...
  7. Dele Momodu Urges Obi, Others to Back Atiku for 2027

    Nigeria Dele Momodu Urges Obi, Others to Back Atiku for 2027

    The Digest: Dele Momodu has cast a vision for unity, suggesting that Atiku Abubakar is the most prepared leader to steer Nigeria. Speaking at Atiku's birthday event in Adamawa, the Ovation publisher appealed for a coalition of opposition forces, framing the next election as a pivotal moment...
  8. Onanuga Tells Obi: "We Won't Forgive You" Over Trump Invasion Remarks

    Nigeria Onanuga Tells Obi: "We Won't Forgive You" Over Trump Invasion Remarks

    The Digest: Presidential aide Bayo Onanuga has declared that Peter Obi will not be forgiven for comments interpreted as welcoming potential U.S. military action in Nigeria. The statement follows the resurfacing of a video where the former presidential candidate appeared to endorse Donald...
  9. Peter Obi Decries Leadership Failure Over Nigeria's Persistent Insecurity

    Nigeria Peter Obi Decries Leadership Failure Over Nigeria's Persistent Insecurity

    The Digest: Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has declared that Nigeria is "bleeding" due to leadership that prioritizes comfort over courage and politics over people. In a stark social media statement, he highlighted the past ten days of escalating chaos and tragedy as evidence of...
  10. Peter Obi Rejects Nnamdi Kanu's Life Sentence, Calls It "Failure of Leadership"

    Nigeria Peter Obi Rejects Nnamdi Kanu's Life Sentence, Calls It "Failure of Leadership"

    The Digest: The Labour Party's Peter Obi has condemned Nnamdi Kanu's life imprisonment, describing it as a "failure of leadership" that could worsen national tensions. Breaking his silence via a statement on X, the 2023 presidential candidate argued that the Federal Government mishandled the...
  11. Peter Obi: Nigeria "Truly Disgraced," Accuses Tinubu of Weakening Democracy

    Nigeria Peter Obi: Nigeria "Truly Disgraced," Accuses Tinubu of Weakening Democracy

    The Digest: Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has declared Nigeria a "truly disgraced country," directly blaming the Tinubu administration for escalating insecurity and actively weakening democratic institutions. Citing a wave of violence and political turmoil, Obi revealed a nation...
  12. Peter Obi Criticizes Federal Government Over Large COP30 Delegation

    Nigeria Peter Obi Criticizes Federal Government Over Large COP30 Delegation

    The Digest: Peter Obi has highlighted the significant cost of Nigeria's substantial presence at the global climate summit. His critique, rooted in a comparison of economic and social realities, asks if such spending reflects responsible leadership for a nation in crisis. Key Points...
  13. Atiku, Peter Obi, Tuggar Lead Praise for Super Eagles After Gabon Win

    Nigeria Atiku, Peter Obi, Tuggar Lead Praise for Super Eagles After Gabon Win

    The Digest: Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Governor Peter Obi have joined other prominent Nigerians in praising the Super Eagles after their 4-1 win over Gabon, seeing the performance as a blueprint for national success. Key Points: Atiku Abubakar praised the Super Eagles...
  14. Peter Obi Faces Internal Crisis as Top Mobiliser Morris Monye Resigns

    Nigeria Peter Obi Faces Internal Crisis as Top Mobiliser Morris Monye Resigns

    The Digest: Morris Monye, the Director of Mobilization for the Obidient Movement, has resigned after personally investing over ₦40 million to sustain the grassroots political organization without financial support from Peter Obi or the Labour Party. His departure follows the movement's poor...
  15. Peter Obi Reacts to Wike-Military Clash, Calls It "National Embarrassment"

    Nigeria Peter Obi Reacts to Wike-Military Clash, Calls It "National Embarrassment"

    The Digest: Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has characterized the confrontation between FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and a naval officer as a "national embarrassment" that reflects Nigeria's deepening institutional disorder. In a strongly-worded statement, Obi questioned the militarization...
  16. Peter Obi Condemns FG Over Unpaid Super Eagles Allowances

    Nigeria Peter Obi Condemns FG Over Unpaid Super Eagles Allowances

    The Digest: Labour Party leader Peter Obi has publicly criticized the Federal Government over the Super Eagles' training boycott, calling the situation a national disgrace. In a post on X, the former presidential candidate expressed dismay that athletes representing Nigeria are owed allowances...
  17. Lagos APC Mocks Peter Obi: "Forget 2027 Presidency" After Labour Party Loses His Polling Unit

    Nigeria Lagos APC Mocks Peter Obi: "Forget 2027 Presidency" After Labour Party Loses His Polling Unit

    The Digest: The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has launched a scathing attack on Peter Obi, telling the former Labour Party presidential candidate to "forget about the 2027 presidential election" after his party lost his own polling unit in the Anambra governorship...
  18. Large Voter Turnout at Peter Obi’s Polling Unit in Anambra Governorship Election

    Nigeria Large Voter Turnout at Peter Obi’s Polling Unit in Anambra Governorship Election

    The Digest: A significant voter turnout has been reported at the polling unit of former Anambra State governor and Labour Party leader, Peter Obi, as residents of Agulu cast their ballots in the state’s governorship election. At Polling Unit 019, Umudim Akasi, Agulu Ward 2, voters, composed...
  19. Peter Obi Breaks Silence on Trump's Threat, Calls It a "Wake-Up Call"

    Nigeria Peter Obi Breaks Silence on Trump's Threat, Calls It a "Wake-Up Call"

    The Digest: Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has broken his silence on the escalating U.S.-Nigeria crisis, describing former President Donald Trump's military threat and Nigeria's designation as a "Country of Particular Concern" as a profound wake-up call demanding urgent national...
  20. Atiku, Obi Remain Silent as Trump's Military Threat Deepens Nigeria's Political Divide

    Nigeria Atiku, Obi Remain Silent as Trump's Military Threat Deepens Nigeria's Political Divide

    The Digest: Nigeria’s political landscape grows increasingly tense as prominent opposition figures, including Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, maintain silence following former U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat of military intervention over alleged Christian genocide. Their muted response...
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