6 h. ago Kenneth Okonkwo Backs Atiku, Says Tinubu Will Win In 2027 If Coalition Present Peter Obi

Former spokesperson for Peter Obi has insisted that President Bola Tinubu will retain power in 2027 if African Democratic Congress present a southern candidate as its presidential flag bearer. The veteran Nollywood actor noted that the ADC should present a northern political heavyweight like ex-vice president Atiku Abubakar, Nasir El-Rufai, Aminu Tambuwal, among others. Speaking during […] The post Kenneth Okonkwo Backs Atiku, Says Tinubu Will Win In 2027 If Coalition Present Peter Obi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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34 h. ago 2027 presidency: Tinubu will win if coalition picks southerner – Kenneth Okonkwo

By Seyi Babalola Kenneth Okonkwo, a member of the opposition alliance, believes President Bola Tinubu will win if the African Democratic Congress (ADC) nominates a southern presidential candidate like Peter Obi as its flag bearer in the 2027 election. The actor-turned-lawyer said that to unseat Tinubu, the ADC coalition should present a northern political heavyweight […] The post 2027 presidency: Tinubu will win if coalition picks southerner – Kenneth Okonkwo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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42 h. ago Coalition: “Peter Obi No Longer Labour Party Member, NEC Will Soon Recommend His Expulsion” – LP Spokesman

The Labour Party has revealed plans to expel its former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, citing ongoing anti-party activities. This was disclosed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Abayomi Arabambi, during an interview on Channels Television’s Morning Brief on Tuesday. Arabambi said the party’s National Executive Council (NEC) will convene soon to formally recommend Obi’s expulsion. […] The post Coalition: “Peter Obi No Longer Labour Party Member, NEC Will Soon Recommend His Expulsion” – LP Spokesman appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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58 h. ago Coalition: Obidients Free To Support Peter Obi, I Stand With Atiku — Dele Momodu

Veteran journalist and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bashorun Dele Momodu, has reaffirmed his unwavering support for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to emerge as the presidential candidate of the opposition coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2027 elections. Speaking on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ on Monday evening, Momodu emphasised […]

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3 d. ago No Talks Yet On 2027 Presidential Flagbearer In ADC Coalition – Peter Obi

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has stated that the opposition coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has not yet deliberated on who will emerge as the coalition’s presidential flagbearer for the 2027 elections. Speaking during Sunday Politics on Channels Television on July 6, 2025, Obi dismissed assumptions about his role or […] The post No Talks Yet On 2027 Presidential Flagbearer In ADC Coalition – Peter Obi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Wike to Peter Obi: You can never be president, your time has passed

Tribune Online Wike to Peter Obi: You can never be president, your time has passed The remarks come shortly after Obi, who is part of the opposition coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), expressed willingness to serve a single term as president if the coalition’s agreement requires it. Wike to Peter Obi: You can never be president, your time has passed Tribune Online

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4 d. ago “I’ll Back Peter Obi If He Emerges As Coalition’s Candidate” — Lamido

Former Jigawa State Governor and PDP chieftain, Sule Lamido, has affirmed his readiness to back Peter Obi in the 2027 presidential election if Obi emerges as the coalition’s standard bearer. “If the coalition produces Peter Obi or anyone else committed to rescuing Nigeria, I will support them. “But I remain PDP. We should have outgrown […] The post “I’ll Back Peter Obi If He Emerges As Coalition’s Candidate” — Lamido appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago What is your opinion on adoption of ADC by the opposition to unseat President Tinubu in 2027?

Tribune Online What is your opinion on adoption of ADC by the opposition to unseat President Tinubu in 2027? In their quests to unseat President Bola Tinubu in 2027, some prominent political figures in the opposition have formed a coalition and recently adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to achieve their goal. Some members of the coalition, as reported, are Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Nasir El-Rufai, Aminu Tambuwal, David Mark, Rauf Aregbesola, Rotimi Amaechi, […] What is your opinion on adoption of ADC by the opposition to unseat President Tinubu in 2027? Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Why Peter Obi should not be coalition’s VP candidate – Datti Baba

Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed has stated why Peter Obi should be the presidential candidate of the newly formed African Democratic Congress coalition (ADC). Baba-Ahmed, who was Obi’s running mate in the 2023 presidential election, noted that the latter should not be ADC’s vice presidential candidate because of his performance in the poll. While appearing on Arise […] The post Why Peter Obi should not be coalition’s VP candidate – Datti Baba-Ahmed appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago ADC: Nenadi Usman, Abure’s camps clash over Peter Obi’s participation in coalition

Tribune Online ADC: Nenadi Usman, Abure’s camps clash over Peter Obi’s participation in coalition The factional groups in the Labour Party (LP) have resumed their war of words, barely 24 hours after the party's 2023 presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, joined the coalition of politicians adopting the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as... ADC: Nenadi Usman, Abure’s camps clash over Peter Obi’s participation in coalition Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Coalition: LP has not issued any ultimatum to Obi to leave – Nenadi Usman

From Idu Jude, Abuja  The leadership of the Labour Party has said that it has not issued any ultimatum to the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to leave the party owing to his involvement in coalition negotiations. The Nenadi Usman-led National Caretaker Committee (NCC) of the party announced earlier that it is strongly behind […] The post Coalition: LP has not issued any ultimatum to Obi to leave – Nenadi Usman appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Labour Party Gives Peter Obi 48 Hours To Resign Over Coalition Move

The Labour Party (LP) has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to its former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, demanding his formal resignation from the party following his involvement in a newly formed political coalition. In a press release signed by the National Publicity Secretary of the party and issued on X, Obiora Ifoh on Thursday, the Labour […] The post Labour Party Gives Peter Obi 48 Hours To Resign Over Coalition Move appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago 2027: ADC coalition will ensure Nigerians get good leaders – Peter Obi

By Seyi Babalola The former Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has disclosed that the coalition under the African Democratic Congress, ADC, will ensure that Nigerians get good leaders in 2027. He made the statement in a post on X in response to the coalition’s choice of ADC as its formal political party. Obi emphasised […] The post 2027: ADC coalition will ensure Nigerians get good leaders – Peter Obi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Coalition: No one group can change Nigeria alone — Peter Obi

Tribune Online Coalition: No one group can change Nigeria alone — Peter Obi "To dismantle the structures that keep our people in poverty and insecurity, we must..." Coalition: No one group can change Nigeria alone — Peter Obi Tribune Online

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7 d. ago 2027: Give Peter Obi presidential ticket or lose his supporters — Keyamo taunts Coalition

Tribune Online 2027: Give Peter Obi presidential ticket or lose his supporters — Keyamo taunts Coalition He said partly, “The person who the old, cunning guards want to take for a ride in all of this is Peter Obi. They want his votes, but don’t want to give him their Presidential ticket, beacuse... 2027: Give Peter Obi presidential ticket or lose his supporters — Keyamo taunts Coalition Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Peter Obi Submits Single Tenure Proposal To Opposition Coalition

Peter Obi, Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has proposed a single-term tenure to the opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 elections, vowing to serve only four years if elected. Dr Yinusa Tanko, the National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide, confirmed the submission on Tuesday during a ceremony where Obi was conferred with the chieftaincy […] The post Peter Obi Submits Single Tenure Proposal To Opposition Coalition appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago “Peter Obi Didn’t Keep Promise To Ojukwu, Atiku; Will Disappoint Northerners On Coalition Deals” – Omokri Warns

Former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has warned North against backing ex-Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi to clinch the opposition coalition’s ticket. Omokri alleged that Obi will not keep his promises to Northerners if they back him to become the group’s flag bearer, if he eventually become winner in 2027. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that Omokri’s […] The post “Peter Obi Didn’t Keep Promise To Ojukwu, Atiku; Will Disappoint Northerners On Coalition Deals” – Omokri Warns appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Peter Obi: What I would do if coalition fail to give me presidential ticket

Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has said he cannot tell for now what his next read more Peter Obi: What I would do if coalition fail to give me presidential ticket

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4 w. ago 2027 Coalition: “I’m Disappointment With Obi For Trying To Challenge Status Quo All By Himself” – Sowunmi

Segun Sowunmi, a former spokesperson for ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has expressed deep disappointment in Peter Obi over his approach to the proposed opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections. During an interview with news men on Wednesday, Sowunmi criticized the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate for failing to unite with the major opposition […] The post 2027 Coalition: “I’m Disappointment With Obi For Trying To Challenge Status Quo All By Himself” – Sowunmi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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