Tag: Peter Obi

“There’re more Yahoo boys in Govt. than outside” – Peter Obi

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Obi on Yahoo govt.

The 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has accused the Nigerian government of harbouring more corrupt individuals than the wider society. Speaking at Nexford University’s 4th graduation ceremony in Lagos at the weekend, Obi lamented that Nigeria is being exploited by public officials who misuse resources for personal gain. Obi, who was the Guest Speaker of the ceremony emphasised the importance of strong leadership, noting that it is crucial to manage the affairs of the country. “For governance, don’t think when we talk about vices, it is only…

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2027: Shettima, Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso, others to discuss way forward 

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Shettima, Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso

A citizen-led national conference aimed at addressing key challenges threatening Nigeria’s democracy is set to take place on Monday in Abuja. The 2-day event is expected to bring together prominent political figures, including: Vice-President Kashim Shettima, former military Head of State, General AbdulSalami Abubakar, {rtd), former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, and the National Chairman of the ruling All-Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. Others expected to participate are: the 2023 presidential candidates of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, and the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso,…

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“It’s time to lead from the ground, not the skies” – Obi to Tinubu

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The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has raised concerns over President Bola Tinubu’s extensive foreign travels. Obi, who made the remarks during a media briefing in Abuja, calling for more focus on domestic leadership in 2025, noted that as of December 29, 2024, President Tinubu spent about 30% of his time abroad – approximately 180 days- across over 30 recorded international trips. He suggested that President Tinubu should dedicate a portion of his time visiting Nigeria’s 36 States, urging him to…

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2023 presidential election wasnt rigged; Peter Obi couldnt have won – Doyin Okupe

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Doyin Okupe

A former Director-General of the Labour Party (LP) Presidential Campaign, Doyin Okupe, says the 2023 presidential election was not rigged by the ruling All Progressives Congress, (APC). Okupe, a former spokesman for President Olusegun Obasanjo and President Goodluck Jonathan, disclosed this in a statement yesterday, in Lagos. He said, If Peter Obi, or the Labour Party (LP), says APC rigged elections, how come Obi was able to win in the home base of President Bola Tinubu? How come APC lost election in the home base of the sitting President (Muhammadu…

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“Fuel price hike unfortunate , insensitive”- Peter Obi

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Peter Obi on fuel hike

Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi described the recent hike in the price of petrol products as unfortunate and insensitive. Obi made this known in an issued statement he titled: Reversing the Sudden Fuel Price Increase, on his X.com account, yesterday. According to Obi, the increase in fuel prices has far-reaching negative consequences for the current Nigerian economic survival and well-being of Nigerians. He stated that reversing the sudden price hike relies on the hands of the Minister of State for Petroleum…

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Nigeria@64: Obi seeks independence from State capture, end to suffering

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Obi seeks

Labour Party Presidential candidate in the 2023 polls, Peter Obi, had urged Nigerians to seek a true independent Nation free from state Capture and end the unprecedented hardship and suffering. Writing his Independent Day message on his X handle yesterday, the former Anambra State Governor said, On this day, we must make a sober commitment to build a nation truly independent from the present state capture that has held it down in failure and has kept the people suffering. On every measure of development, from the critical areas to every…

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Edo election: LP blames Obi, Akpata for defeat

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LP on Edo election

The Julius Abure-led Labour Party (LP) has blamed the partys candidate in the just concluded governorship election in Edo State, Barr. Olumide Akpata and Peter Obi for the partys abysmal performance. The partys Publicity Secretary, Abayomi Arabambi, who said these in a statement signed and made available to newsmen in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital, congratulated the Edo State Governor-elect, Senator Monday Okpebholo, and the All Progressives Congress (APC), for the victory, saying that the victory was a well deserved one. The party, while also congratulating the Independent National Electoral Commission…

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Peter Obi denies claims he accepted to run as VP

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Peter Obi denies

Says its work of fifth columnists The Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has dismissed reports suggesting that he expressed willingness to run as vice president in the 2027 general election. The former Anambra State governor, who took to his X account to make the clarification, said he never stated at any time that he would be vice-president to anyone. I have consistently maintained that I am open to working with those committed to building a new Nigeria. My commitment to Nigeria remains steadfast,…

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2027:”Im ready to be VP” Peter Obideclares;gives conditions

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Obi on VP

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, (LP), Peter Obi, has said he is open to being Nigerias vice-president in the future. The former Anambra State Governor has however set some conditions to be met before taking such a decision. Obi, who made the disclosure in a recent interview which was aired on YouTube, explained that his main goal is to help Nigeria move forward. According to him he believes that for the next general election in 2027, the country needs strong leadership to bring positive change. When asked…

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Obi, Yesufu, LP leaders under fire over alleged misuse of ?12bn campaign fund

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Obi, Yesufu, LP leaders

The Labour Party (LP), led by Julius Abure, has called for a comprehensive investigation into alleged financial misconduct involving A’isha Yesufu, Pastor Itua Ighodalo, Peter Obi, and Afenifere leaders. At a press conference in Abeokuta, Ogun State, LPs National Publicity Secretary, Abayomi Arabambi, accused the figures of misappropriating funds from the 2023 presidential campaign. Arabambi claimed that over ?12bn and $15m in donations were mismanaged and diverted. He dismissed Yesufus denials as attempts to obscure the truth and labelled her statements as an insult to the partys leadership. Peter Obi…

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