50 h. ago “141m Nigerians Poor While Politicians Jostle For Power” — Peter Obi

Former Anambra State governor, Mr. Peter Obi, has raised the alarm over Nigeria’s deepening poverty crisis, saying the country is sliding backwards as politicians remain fixated on power struggles and control of party structures. In a statement, yesterday, Obi said about 141 million Nigerians, 62 percent of the population, are now living in poverty, describing […] The post “141m Nigerians Poor While Politicians Jostle For Power” — Peter Obi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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55 h. ago Obi welcome back to LP if denied ADC presidential ticket – Datti Baba

The 2023 Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has said his principal, Peter Obi, would be received back into the party if he fails to clinch the African Democratic Congress presidential ticket for the 2027 election. Baba-Ahmed stated this during an interview with Channels Television on Friday. He argued that it would be better Read More: https://punchng.com/obi-welcome-back-to-lp-if-denied-adc-presidential-ticket-datti-baba-ahmed/

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59 h. ago 2027: “If Peter Obi Doesn’t Get ADC Ticket, He Should Return To Labour Party; I’ll Support Him” – Datti Baba

Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, former vice-presidential candidate of the Labour Party, says he maintains a strong relationship with Peter Obi and remains open to supporting him politically. He made this known while speaking in a recent interview, stating that he and Peter Obi maintain a solid relationship, despite being in different parties. Datti stated that if […] The post 2027: “If Peter Obi Doesn’t Get ADC Ticket, He Should Return To Labour Party; I’ll Support Him” – Datti Baba-Ahmed appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Poverty deepening in Nigeria as politicians jostle for power, says Peter Obi

Peter Obi, former presidential candidate, has warned that poverty is deepening across Nigeria even as politicians focus on power struggles read more Poverty deepening in Nigeria as politicians jostle for power, says Peter Obi

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3 d. ago 2027: Atiku, Obi Haven’t Discussed ADC Presidential Ticket — Paul Ibe

Paul Ibe, special adviser to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on media, has said Atiku and former Anambra State governor Peter Obi have not held any discussion on the presidential ticket of the coalition-backed African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general election. Ibe made the clarification amid growing political conversations around the ADC, […] The post 2027: Atiku, Obi Haven’t Discussed ADC Presidential Ticket — Paul Ibe appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Peter Obi raises alarm as unpaid allowances cast shadow over Super Eagles’ AFCON campaign

Former Anambra State governor and Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has criticised the delay in paying Super Eagles players read more Peter Obi raises alarm as unpaid allowances cast shadow over Super Eagles’ AFCON campaign

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3 d. ago ’National Embarrassment’ – Obi Slams Tinubu Government Over Non

’National Embarrassment’ – Obi Tinubu Government Over Non-payment Of Super Eagles’ Allowances Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate in 2023, Mr. Peter Obi, has criticised the continued non-payment of match allowances owed to Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles, describing it as an embarrassment that undermines the country’s image and morale. […] The post ’National Embarrassment’ – Obi Slams Tinubu Government Over Non-payment Of Super Eagles’ Allowances appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago ‘When Will This Embarrassment End?’ — Peter Obi Reacts To Non

Opposition leader, Peter Obi, has criticised the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) over reports that Super Eagles players were being owed match allowances ahead of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarter-final clash against Algeria in Marrakech. Obi, in a post on his official X handle on Wednesday, expressed disappointment that the country continued to […]

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4 d. ago 2027 Election: “No One Is Stepping Down For Anyone” — Atiku To ObIdients On ADC Presidential Ticket

Amid the call by Obidients that presidential aspirants in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) should step down for Peter Obi, the former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has dismissed the notion, saying no aspirant will withdraw for another in the coalition. Atiku’s position was made known in a statement issued on Tuesday and signed by […] The post 2027 Election: “No One Is Stepping Down For Anyone” — Atiku To ObIdients On ADC Presidential Ticket appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Activist Aisha Yesufu Rejects 2027 Ticket Without Peter Obi As Presidential Candidate

Prominent activist and co-convener of the #BringBackOurGirls Movement, Aisha Yesufu, has vowed to actively work against any party ticket in the 2027 general election where former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, runs as a vice-presidential candidate. Yesufu made the declaration in a video currently circulating on social media, where she questioned what she described […]

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5 d. ago Daniel Bwala Predicts Decline In Peter Obi’s Political Influence Ahead Of 2027 Election

Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala has dismissed the prospects of Peter Obi, ahead of the next general election, claiming that the former Anambra State governor will not command the level of support he enjoyed in the last polls. Bwala argued that Obi’s rise in 2023 was largely driven by […] The post Daniel Bwala Predicts Decline In Peter Obi’s Political Influence Ahead Of 2027 Election appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Obi not negotiating for Atiku’s running mate slot — Obidient coordinator

Dr. Yunusa Tanko denies Peter Obi is considering an Atiku running mate slot for the 2027 election, asserting the ex-governor’s focus is the presidency. Read More: https://punchng.com/obi-not-negotiating-for-atikus-running-mate-slot-obidient-coordinator/

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7 d. ago How ordeals in PDP, LP forced Atiku, Obi into fresh alliance

Until Wednesday, December 31, 2025, when the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, in the 2023 general election, Peter read more How ordeals in PDP, LP forced Atiku, Obi into fresh alliance

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7 d. ago Implications of Obi’s defection for Labour Party, ADC and APC

With the 2027 general election approaching, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, read more Implications of Obi’s defection for Labour Party, ADC and APC

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8 d. ago Kogi lawmaker says Obi rode religion, ethnicity in 2023 polls

Leke Abejide argued that Peter Obi, recorded strong outings in the 2023 presidential election largely due to religious, ethnic sentiments. read more Kogi lawmaker says Obi rode religion, ethnicity in 2023 polls

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8 d. ago Obi benefited from religious, tribal sentiments in 2023 — Kogi Rep

Kogi Rep Leke Abejide claims Peter Obi’s 2023 election performance was fueled by religious and tribal sentiments, a dynamic he says is unlikely to repeat. Read More: https://punchng.com/obi-benefited-from-religious-tribal-sentiments-in-2023-kogi-rep/

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9 d. ago Undemocratic, Dele Momodu tackles Utomi for ruling out Obi as VP

Dele Momodu criticises Pat Utomi for ruling out Peter Obi as a potential VP, arguing for democratic choice and strategic realism in Nigerian politics. Read More: https://punchng.com/undemocratic-dele-momodu-tackles-utomi-for-ruling-out-obi-as-vp/

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9 d. ago Peter Obi Got 2023 Votes Based On Religious, Tribal Sentiments – Abejide

Addressing speculation about potential opposition alliances, the lawmaker dismissed calculations suggesting that combining votes from the 2023 election would guarantee victory over the APC in 2027. The post Peter Obi Got 2023 Votes Based On Religious, Tribal Sentiments – Abejide appeared first on Channels Television.

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9 d. ago Peter Obi’s Leap To ADC Exposes ‘A Politics Trapped By Ambition’ — Presidency

The Presidency has once again criticised former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over his defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing the move as a reflection of “a politics trapped by ambition.” In a strongly worded post on his X handle on Friday, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Communication, […]

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9 d. ago Any Peter Obi Supporter Not In ADC Is ‘DisObidient’ — Kenneth Okonkwo

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Kenneth Okonkwo, has urged supporters of former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, to formally join the party ahead of the 2027 general elections, saying Obi’s loyalists who remain outside the ADC can no longer claim to be true “Obidients.” Okonkwo made the call on Friday while speaking […] The post Any Peter Obi Supporter Not In ADC Is ‘DisObidient’ — Kenneth Okonkwo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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