Tag: Peter Obi

Police move against Obi supporters, ban birthday rally in Kaduna

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Kaduna Police move

The Kaduna State Police Command has warned supporters of the former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, (LP) Peter Obi, against going ahead with a planned political rally in honour of his birthday, citing security concerns and a prevailing ban on political gatherings in the state. In a statement issued yesterday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Mansir Hassan, the police said they had received credible intelligence suggesting that criminal elements were plotting to infiltrate and hijack the rally to cause chaos and breach the peace. The Police said…

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“Don’t chase two rabbits,” Shehu Sani warns Obi against dumping LP

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Shehu Sani warns Obi

Former Kaduna-Central lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani, has advised ex-presidential candidate Peter Obi to stay put in the Labour Party (LP), warning him not to abandon the platform that shot him to national prominence. Sani gave the advice yesterday, in a birthday message to Obi, who turned 63. “Happy Birthday to Mr. Peter Obi. My advice, hold thy Labour, it’s the Devil you know. Don’t chase two rabbits at the same time”, he wrote in a post shared via X (formerly Twitter). His comment comes amid intense speculation over Obi’s next…

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“Why I served people food in Imo” – Peter Obi 

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The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party,  Peter Obi, has explained that his decision to serve food at the ‘Jubilee of Hope’ event in Imo State was not political theatre. In a statement posted via X (formerly Twitter) yesterday, Obi said the public attention the gesture has attracted reveals how “strange” genuine service has become in Nigeria’s leadership culture. “My weekend activity of serving food at a special event has been generating interest, as expectedly, because leaders in our society have removed the service component in leadership. It’s sounding…

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“Disregard Abure’s 48hr ultimatum to Obi”, LP tells Nigerians

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LP tells Nigerians

The Senator Nenadi Usman-led Labour Party, has asked the general public to disregard a purported 48-hour ultimatum given to the party’s leader, Peter Obi, to resign or face expulsion. In an issued statement signed by Ken Eluma Asogwa, the Senior Special Assistant (Media), to the Acting National Chairman, Nenadi Usman, the LP dismissed the ultimatum given by the Abure-led faction as mischievous. The statement read, “The attention of the Labour Party has been drawn to misleading reports and commentaries suggesting that Peter Obi has been issued a 48-hour ultimatum to…

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‘Peter Obi single-term proposal unbelievable’ –IPAC

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IPAC on Obi

The Chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC), Yabagi Sani, yesterday said that it would be difficult for northerners to believe the proposal of Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi to run for president in 2027 and stay in office for a single term of four years. Sani, who made the remark yesterday in an interview during a television programme,  said none of those planning to run for president in 2027 including Obi is a saint. According to him, the dynamics of power become different when politicians get into…

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Obi makes U-turn, thanks Tinubu over Benue visit

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The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, (LP), Pter Obi has thanked President Bola Tinubu for deciding to visit Benue State following the recent killings of over 200 people. Obi, who had earlier criticised Tinubu’s leadership style, said it was refreshing news that the President has “finally decided to visit the scene of the brutal killings in Benue State”. In a statement issued yesterday, Obi said: “It was refreshing news on Monday to a bewildered nation learning that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has finally decided to visit the scene…

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“Obi desperate for power, ignorant about governance” – Presidency

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Presidency on Obi

The Presidency has reacted to the criticism of former Labour Party (LP)’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, describing him as a ‘shallow’ personality, who is not well-grounded in the issues of economics and governance. Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, disclosed this yesterday, in a statement posted via his official X account. While stating that he was surprised Obi could agree with the economic policies of President Bola Tinubu, especially on fuel subsidy removal and the unification of foreign exchange, Bwala emphasised that it was obvious the…

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2027: Atiku, Obi, Amaechi, others court Northern bloc

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Opposition court Northern bloc

…Forge national alliance against Tinubu A major political realignment may be underway ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, as key figures from both northern and southern Nigeria met behind closed doors in Abuja at the weekend to discuss the country’s worsening socio-economic conditions and strategize on unseating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The meeting, convened by the National Political Consultative Group (North), was held at the Abuja Continental Hotel and brought together a high-powered mix of political leaders across party lines. Among those present were former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, 2023…

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“North holds solution to Nigeria’s problems” — Peter Obi

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Peter Obi on North

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, (LP), Peter Obi, has said that Nigeria’s problems can be solved from the northern region. Addressing a cross-section of Northern Nigeria leaders under the umbrella of the National Political Consultative Group, Obi said that Northern Nigeria is the future huge asset of the country. The former Anambra State governor told the northerners, which included former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, that the issue of crimes and insecurity in the North is a consequence of poverty. According to him, the region must invest in education because…

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2027 Presidency: “I’ll run on Labour Party platform” — Peter Obi

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Peter Obi

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has confirmed that he will again seek the presidency in the 2027 general election on the platform of the Labour Party. He also hinted that the upcoming contest could be his final attempt at Nigeria’s highest office. Obi made the declaration in a video message in circulation on LP’s WhatsApp platforms. Addressing a group of young supporters, he reaffirmed his commitment to the Labour Party amid speculations of his involvement in an opposition alliance. “I will still continue to run…

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