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2027: “This is last chance to unite Nigeria” – Obi

August 7, 2026August 7, 2026 Aminu Imam

Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has warned that the 2027 general election is the last opportunity to unite Nigeria, noting that all hands must be on deck to change what he called the country’s “sad narrative”. This comes as the member representing Awka-North and South Federal Constituency, Prof. Lilian Orogbu, raised fresh alarm over an alleged plot to use fake security operatives to manipulate the upcoming election, stating that any such attempt would be resisted. Peter Obi, who spoke at an empowerment scheme convened by…

2027: “You’re tired; retire and go home” – Obi to Tinubu

July 28, 2026July 28, 2026 Aminu Imam

Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has asked President Bola Tinubu to resign due to his “lack of capacity” to address some challenges facing the country. Speaking during an interview on television at the weekend, the former Anambra state governor accused Tinubu of leading Nigeria in the wrong direction. He said the country needs a leader with commitment to tackle its challenges. Obi asked Tinubu to step aside and retire in peace to allow energetic and committed individuals to take charge of the country’s affairs. “The…

“I may not be alive to contest in 2027” – Obi cries out

July 9, 2026July 9, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Alleges frustration by Tinubu govt. The 2027 Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has accused the President Bola Tinubu-led administration of deliberately frustrating his efforts and source of livelihood. The former Anambra state governor, who made the allegation while speaking on a recent podcast show, alleged threat to his life, stressing that he may not be alive to contest in the 2027 Presidential election on account of the frustration. In the interview, alleged that the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led administration is meddling with all his activities. According to…

Obi warns of looming disaster, as hunger sweeps North

July 5, 2026July 5, 2026 Aminu Imam

In a scathing assessment of the country’s worsening food insecurity, former Anambra State Governor and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi has warned that northern Nigeria is teetering on the edge of an avoidable catastrophe. Reacting to a grim new United Nations (UN) report, Obi expressed deep concern over findings that show more than 17 million people across nine northern states are currently facing crisis-level hunger. Described by the World Food Programme (WFP) as the worst food shortage in nearly a decade, the situation highlights a stark irony…

NDC exempts Obi, Kwankwaso from party’s anti-defection oath

June 19, 2026June 19, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has excluded its presidential candidate, Peter Obi and his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, from a newly introduced party requirement mandating candidates to sign an anti-defection oath. The party’s National Secretary, Ikenna Enekweizu, who disclosed this during an interview on television on on Wednesday, explained that the oath, which is intended to discourage elected officials from abandoning the party after elections, is grounded in the NDC constitution and reflects internal rules binding on all members. He argued that political parties operate as voluntary associations whose members…

2027: “Stay, defend your vote”, Obi tells Nigerians

June 14, 2026June 14, 2026 Aminu Imam

Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Peter Obi has urged Nigerians to stay and defend their votes during the 2027 elections, warning that electoral manipulation will persist unless citizens take responsibility for protecting the democratic process. Obi made the call during a recent visit to Washington, D.C., United States, in a video that gained traction on social media yesterday. Speaking on the state of Nigeria’s democracy, the former Anambra State governor argued that the integrity of elections cannot be safeguarded by politicians alone, stressing that voters must remain…

2027: “North has lost faith in Tinubu, Atiku, Obi” – ACF claims

June 10, 2026June 10, 2026 Aminu Imam

National Publicity Secretary, Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Prof. Tukur Mohammed-Baba, has claimed that Northern Nigeria has lost faith in the country’s main political figures ahead of the 2027 presidential election, including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Atiku Abubakar, and Peter Obi. Mohammed-Baba, who made the declaration on Monday, during his appearance during a television interview, declared that President Bola Tinubu has experienced a sharp decline in political standing within the region since taking office. Concurrently, the northern socio-cultural group maintains that neither former vice president Atiku Abubakar nor Nigeria Democratic Congress…

Obi unveils Kwankwaso as running mate

June 1, 2026June 1, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Vows 10,000MW power supply, and shared presidency Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has pledged to increase Nigeria’s electricity generation and distribution capacity to at least 10,000 megawatts within four years if elected president in 2027, while also assuring that his running mate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, would play a full partnership role in his administration rather than serve as a “spare tyre”. Obi made the declarations on Saturday at the NDC national convention in Abuja, where he was affirmed as the party’s presidential candidate and officially…

2027: Atiku’ll get Muslim North votes, just as Obi’ll get S’East votes” – Arɗo

May 29, 2026May 29, 2026 Aminu Imam

A former APC chieftain and leading promoter of the All Democratic Alliance (ADA), Dr. Umar Arɗo, has in a recent video shared on Tuesday discussed the political calculations that could shape the 2027 presidential election, particularly the influence of regional voting blocs and opposition coalition efforts. During the interview, Arɗo stated that, “Atiku will get Muslim North votes just as Obi will get Southeast votes”. He made the remark while analysing the electoral strengths of former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar and former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi in the context…