Tag: Peter Obi

“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 party’s candidate in the just concluded governorship election in Edo State, Barr. Olumide Akpata and Peter Obi for the party’s abysmal performance. The party’s 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: ”I’m ready to be VP” – Peter Obi declares; 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 Nigeria’s 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, LP’s 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 Yesufu’s denials as attempts to obscure the truth and labelled her statements as an insult to the party’s leadership. “Peter Obi…

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“You can’t ask Nigerians to fast while feasting” – Obi to Tinubu 

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Obi to Tinubu

National leader of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has launched a scathing attack on President Bola Tinubu, accusing him of being out of touch with the struggles of ordinary Nigerians. Obi’s criticism comes as Nigeria grapples with economic challenges, including rising inflation, unemployment, and poverty. Speaking in a recent interview, Obi said that Tinubu should be blamed for Nigeria’s current economic woes. According to him, “Cost of governance with the way it is today (under Tinubu) is criminal and unacceptable. So, you can’t ask people to fast while you’re…

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2027: North seeks alternative to President Tinubu

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Arewa 2027

…Atiku, Jonathan favoured Northern elites, under the League of Northern Democrats (LND) are exploring alternatives to President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 elections, with growing discontent over his administration. Key figures such ad former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, whose popularity is rising in the region, are gaining traction. Former President Muhammadu Buhari and other northern leaders are reportedly aligning with Atiku. Meanwhile, some northern groups are pushing for the return of former President Goodluck Jonathan, who could serve only one more term. Political heavyweights, including Nasir el-Rufai and Rabiu Kwankwaso,…

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“Nigerian PhD holders’ll need 85yrs of savings to afford lawmakers’ SUVs” – Peter Obi

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Obi on SUVs

Labour Party (LP)’s presidential candidate in the last general election, Peter Obi, has expressed deep concern over the exorbitant cost of governance in Nigeria. Obi, in a series of X’s post on Friday, who said the reckless spending in the government is responsible decline in the standards of our university education, highlighted that an average PhD holder would have to save for years to afford the N160 million SUVs driven by lawmakers. He lamented that while a Grade-2 lecturer might earn just N150,000 per month, an average lawmaker takes home…

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‘2027: Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso alliance only way to defeat Tinubu’ – Lukman

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Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso

A former National Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Salihu Lukman, has said that alliance of  prominent opposition leaders is the only sure path to defeat the APC in the 2027 general election. Lukman, a vocal critic of the present APC-led federal government, who made the suggestion in a statement on Sunday, titled: “Future of Democracy in Nigeria”,  appealed to former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Rabiu Kwankwaso, and Rotimi Amaechi to put aside their differences and work together. He also listed other political leaders like Yemi…

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