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“Tinubu, Govs., other leaders are curse on Nigeria” – Peter Obi

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Obi on Tinubu administration

Former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has attributed the recent killings and abductions of innocent Nigerians to the failures of Nigerian leaders to protect and value human lives. In a statement issued yesterday, titled: ‘Is Nigeria cursed, or are we the curse?’, Obi decried a series of attacks by armed bandits, especially in Kwara, Kebbi, Bauchi, Niger and Borno, blaming them on collective leadership failures that had allowed insecurity, lawlessness and institutional decay to thrive. “The past 10 days in Nigeria have witnessed unprecedented negative news, a level…

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ADC in disarray as Atiku, Obi stall on formal membership ahead of 2027 elections

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ADC in disarray as Atiku, Obi stall

The Africa Democratic Congress (ADC)’s plan to serve as a united opposition platform for the 2027 general election is faltering, as uncertainty surrounds the formal membership of Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi. Despite both leaders endorsing the ADC-led coalition, neither has officially registered with the party – a legal requirement to contest under its platform. Atiku, who recently quit the PDP, is yet to complete his registration in Adamawa state, while Obi, though active in coalition meetings, remains a member of the Labour Party. Party insiders say the delay has…

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2027: “It’s not Obi yet; the US will support Atiku or GEJ” – Ayodele

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Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele,  has said foreign powers, particularly the United States, will play a significant role in shaping the outcome of Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election. According to the cleric, who is widely known for his bold predictions on political matters, in a recent message shared on his official Facebook page: “It’s not Peter Obi yet, but the Americans are going to support either Atiku or Goodluck Jonathan”. Ayodele explained that the Labour Party (LP)’s presidential candidate from 2023, Peter Obi, is not the one…

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2027: ‘Nigeria too big for Obi, lacks capacity’ – SGF, Akume

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Akume on Obi

Secretary to the Federal Government (SGF), George Akume, has stated that the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, does not have the capacity and capability to run Nigeria. Akume, a former Benue  state governor, while addressing the press on Friday, said that if Obi could not rescue Anambra State, let alone rescue the 36 states of the nation, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). He also said that Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, did not rescue his state, so he…

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“We are finished”, Obi faults Remi Tinubu’s birthday donation appeal

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Obi faults Remi

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, (LP), Peter Obi, has criticized the Nigerian government’s handling of national priorities following a birthday appeal made by Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu. In a statement shared on his X handle, Obi congratulated Mrs. Tinubu on her birthday and commended her for urging well-wishers to donate toward the completion of the long-abandoned National Library in Abuja, rather than spend on celebratory cakes or newspaper adverts. However, the former Anambra State governor noted that the appeal, though well-intentioned, was a stark indictment of…

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2027 Polls: Peter Obi meets Obasanjo, Ladoja

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Obi meets OBJ, Ladoja

Former Anambra State governor and Labour Party, (LP)’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Sunday held separate closed-door meetings with former President Olusegun Obasanjo and the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Rasheed Ladoja, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Although the details of the discussions were not disclosed, the meetings are widely viewed as part of Obi’s ongoing consultations ahead of the 2027 general elections. Obi, who announced the visits in a Facebook post, said he was accompanied by key Labour Party figures, including Yunusa Tanko, spokesman of the party’s presidential…

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Jonathan’s camp seeks Obi’s withdrawal from 2027 race

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Jonathan’s camp Obi

Allies of former President Goodluck Jonathan are lobbying opposition figures, including former Anambra State governor and 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to step down from the 2027 race in Jonathan’s favour. The move, according to sources, is part of a wider plan to build a formidable opposition front capable of unseating President Bola Tinubu, who has already secured the backing of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for re-election. It is also understood that leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), especially from the North, have been pressuring…

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“Obi won’t get our party ticket in 2027” – Labour Party 

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Labour Party on Obi

The Labour Party (LP)’s National Publicity Secretary, Abayomi Arabambi, has said that former presidential candidate Peter Obi will not secure the party’s ticket for the 2027 general elections. Arabambi made this statement yesterday, during an interview on a television programme, where he stated that the LP could survive and thrive without Obi. According to him, the political momentum the party gained in 2023 was largely driven by the #EndSARS movement and widespread public dissatisfaction with the past Buhari administration, not Obi’s personal influence. “We are going to do our 2027…

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Peter Obi on medical rest, suspends public events

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Obi on medical rest

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has announced that he will be stepping back from public engagements for a few days after doctors advised him to rest. In a statement shared on Saturday, Obi explained that he began to feel unwell while attending a tourism programme in Enugu. After undergoing medical checks, he was prescribed medication and told to take one or two days off his usually packed schedule. Obi wrote: “As advised by my doctor, I will not be able to meet-up with all my scheduled engagements within…

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Obi slams FG over new 5% fuel tax

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Obi slams FG

…Says Nigerians ‘can’t breathe’  Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, (LP), Peter Obi, has criticised the Federal Government over its decision to introduce a 5 percent tax on all refined fossil fuel sales, including petrol and diesel, from January 2026. In a post on his official X handle yesterday, Obi described the move as ill-timed and insensitive, questioning why citizens who are already struggling should face additional financial burdens. Obi wrote: “When will Nigerians truly breathe? A timely and relevant question, as a new 5% tax on all refined…

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