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The Digest: Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has condemned Nigeria’s current tax reforms, arguing that prosperity cannot be achieved by imposing heavier burdens on the poor. In a statement on social media, he emphasized that sustainable development requires empowering small businesses...

The Digest: Political economist Professor Pat Utomi has declared he will withdraw his support for Peter Obi if the former Labour Party candidate agrees to run as a vice-presidential candidate in the 2027 election. Utomi stated his conviction that Obi would contest for the presidency...

The Digest: ADC chieftain Kenneth Okonkwo has issued a direct call to supporters of Peter Obi, declaring that any "Obidient" who has not joined the African Democratic Congress is effectively a "disObidient." Key Points: Okonkwo praised Peter Obi’s recent directive for his supporters to...

The Digest: The Julius Abure-led faction of the Labour Party has declared Peter Obi's defection a "liberation" and publicly apologized to Nigerians for fielding him as its "unfitting" presidential candidate in 2023. Key Points: The party's National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, said...

The Digest: The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticized Peter Obi’s defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), labeling it a politically calculated move by a “coalition forged in grievance” rather than a genuine ideological shift. Key Points: The...

The Digest: Abia South Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe has announced his resignation from the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC), aligning himself directly with Peter Obi, whom he described as his "political leader." Key Points: Abaribe made the...

The Digest: Alex Otti, Governor of Abia State, has confirmed that Peter Obi informed him of his decision to leave the Labour Party but stated he will remain in the LP to "rescue" it, declining to defect alongside the former presidential candidate. Key Points: Otti revealed the conversation...

The Digest: Peter Obi, having just defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has declared that any plan to rig the 2027 presidential election will be met with lawful and legitimate resistance. Key Points: Obi made the statement in Enugu while formally announcing his defection to...

The Digest: Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has formally announced his defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), framing the move as the start of a mission to "rescue" Nigeria. Key Points: Obi announced in Enugu on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. He declared...

The Digest: Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has shared a personal anecdote about cleaning a soiled airplane toilet while serving as governor of Anambra State, using the story to illustrate his belief in leadership by example, especially in tackling Nigeria’s security crisis. Speaking...

The Digest: Peter Obi has confirmed he will contest the 2027 presidential election, ruling out the possibility of serving as a vice-presidential candidate. Speaking during an X Space session, the former Labour Party flagbearer emphasized his readiness to lead, stating he did not accumulate his...

The Digest: Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has clarified that he does not need to "join" the African Democratic Congress because he has been a member of the coalition since its formation. Speaking in an X Space on Sunday, Obi emphasized his ongoing respect for former Vice...

The Digest: Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi is set to formally join the African Democratic Congress ahead of the 2027 elections. The move follows weeks of consultations and a meeting with ADC National Chairman David Mark, signaling a strategic shift in Nigeria’s political...

The Digest: Works Minister David Umahi has publicly positioned himself as the rightful claimant to the Igbo presidency project in 2027, dismissing political rival Peter Obi as a "non-entity" amid reports that the former Labour Party candidate may soon defect to the African Democratic Congress...

The Digest: Media personality Rufai Oseni has highlighted a perceived contradiction in the federal government's security messaging, questioning its recent collaboration with the United States on airstrikes in Sokoto after previously criticizing similar suggestions by opposition figure Peter...

The Digest: Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has sharply criticized the House of Representatives for voting against a proposal to criminalize vote-buying during political party primaries, accusing lawmakers of choosing to “protect a broken system” rather than safeguard...

The Digest: In a sharp rebuke after President Bola Tinubu’s ₦58.18 trillion 2026 budget presentation, former presidential candidate Peter Obi has accused the Federal Government of overseeing the fabrication of laws, warning that Nigeria has shifted “from padded budgets to forged laws.” In a...

The Digest: Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has urged the Federal Government to publicly release the full details of a recent tax administration Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with France, citing a critical need for transparency and public trust. Obi stressed that such...

The Digest: Peter Obi has stated that over 80 million Nigerian youths are unemployed, citing a recent ActionAid/Plan International report and calling the crisis a profound failure of political leadership and misplaced priorities. Key Points: Peter Obi cited a report estimating over 80...

The Digest: Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo of Kingsway International Christian Centre (KICC) has stated that while Peter Obi is a "fantastic" and gifted leader, it would take "a miracle" for him to win significant votes in Northern Nigeria. Key Points: Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo expressed doubts...