8 h. 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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14 h. ago Poor Investment In Education Responsible For Development Setbacks – Obi

Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections, Mr Peter Obi, has decried poor investment in education, saying government’s failure to prioritise education is responsible for the current development setbacks in the country. The former Anambra State governor said this yesterday when he visited a private science college owned by a […]

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14 h. ago Survey: Competence, not religion or ethnicity, will shape 2027 presidential election

Tribune Online Survey: Competence, not religion or ethnicity, will shape 2027 presidential election By our correspondents After three weeks of speaking with randomly picked citizens across the country, Saturday Tribune brings you reports of what the ordinary Nigerian is saying about the 2027 presidential election. Our findings point at a growing wave of political consciousness which may signal a fundamental shift in how voters are likely to approach […] Survey: Competence, not religion or ethnicity, will shape 2027 presidential election Tribune Online

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38 h. 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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65 h. ago ADC presidential candidate rejects opposition coalition’s “takeover” of party

Dumebi Kachikwu, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, has condemned the opposition coalition’s decision to read more ADC presidential candidate rejects opposition coalition’s “takeover” of party

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3 d. ago “PDP Finally Dead” – Deji Adeyanju Celebrates As Atiku, Obi, David Mark, Others Join ADC

Human rights lawyer, Deji Adeyanju has mocked People Democratic Party, over the new defection that occurred in the party. Adeyanju commended key leaders in PDP, and other opposition figures for coming together to battle the ruling All Progressives Congress, in 2027 election. Recall that INFORMATION NIGERIA had reported that former presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, ex- […] The post “PDP Finally Dead” – Deji Adeyanju Celebrates As Atiku, Obi, David Mark, Others Join ADC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago 2027 presidency: I’m willing to spend one term in office – Peter Obi

By Seyi Babalola Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has guaranteed his followers at home and abroad that he will contest the 2027 election and is prepared to serve a single four-year term as president. He also denied that he had discussed or agreed on a combined ticket with […] The post 2027 presidency: I’m willing to spend one term in office – Peter Obi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago “I’ll Stabilise Nigeria In Two Years” — Peter Obi Vows Ahead Of 2027 Race

Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has officially declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election. Speaking on Monday, Obi expressed his readiness to serve only one four-year term if elected, emphasizing his commitment to restoring Nigeria’s stability and tackling urgent national issues. Obi dismissed rumors of a possible joint ticket with […] The post “I’ll Stabilise Nigeria In Two Years” — Peter Obi Vows Ahead Of 2027 Race appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago I will contest in 2027 presidential election, Obi tells supporters

Says not in joint ticket with Atiku, others By Idu Jude, Abuja The Labour Party’s standard bearer in the 2023 presidential election, Peter Obi, has reiterated to his numerous supporters at home and abroad that he will be on the ballot for the presidency in 2027 and is willing to serve a single term in […] The post I will contest in 2027 presidential election, Obi tells supporters appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago I will contest in the 2027 presidential election, Obi tells supporters

Says not in joint ticket with Atiku, others By Idu Jude, Abuja The Labour Party’s standard bearer in the 2023 presidential election, Peter Obi, has reiterated to his numerous supporters at home and abroad that he will be on the ballot for the presidency in 2027 and is willing to serve a single term in […] The post I will contest in the 2027 presidential election, Obi tells supporters appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago June 12: Dangiwa Umar Reacts To National Honour By Tinubu, Reveals 38 Other ‘Unsung Heroes’

The former military governor of old Kaduna State, Col. Abubakar Dangiwa Umar (rtd), has reacted to his recent conferment with the National Honour of Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR) by President Bola Tinubu for his contribution to the struggle for the validation of June 12, 1993 presidential election, saying there were 38 or more […]

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6 d. ago Don’t distract Tinubu with unnecessary agitations on 2027 election, APC Chieftain tells politicians

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has urged political leaders to stop distracting President Bola Tinubu with matters related to the 2027 general elections. Oyintiloye, a member of the defunct APC Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), said that rather than distracting the president, politicians […] The post Don’t distract Tinubu with unnecessary agitations on 2027 election, APC Chieftain tells politicians appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago This isn’t time for holidaying – Peter Obi on Tinubu’s St Lucia trip

Labour party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has expressed disappointment over President Bola Tinubu’s trip to Saint Lucia, calling it ill-timed and insensitive amid the current insecurity and hardship in the country. The president’s trip was announced on Friday by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, and it was […] The post This isn’t time for holidaying – Peter Obi on Tinubu’s St Lucia trip appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago 2027: “Let’s Know Where You Stand On Coalition, Don’t Repeat 2023 Mistake” – Igbo Youths Tell Obi

An Igbo youth group, identified as Omenuko Ndigbo United has accused former Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi of repeating alleged mistakes that cost him presidency in the 2023 presidential election. The group decried Obi’s quite attitude towards planned coalition of opposition figures to unseat President Bola Tinubu in 2027 general elections. In a statement […] The post 2027: “Let’s Know Where You Stand On Coalition, Don’t Repeat 2023 Mistake” – Igbo Youths Tell Obi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago 2027: Youth Group Accuses Peter Obi Of Undermining Igbo Political Interests

A socio-political youth group, Omenuko Ndigbo United, has criticised the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, accusing him of sidelining the collective interest of the Igbo people in ongoing efforts to build a united opposition ahead of the 2027 general election. In a strongly worded statement issued in Owerri, […]

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1 week ago Running mate controversy: I’m waiting on Tinubu for next move – Deputy Senate President

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau has dispelled speculations linking him as a potential running mate to President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election, stating he will abide by any political decision made by the president regarding the elections. Speaking at a press conference in the National Assembly on Wednesday, June […] The post Running mate controversy: I’m waiting on Tinubu for next move – Deputy Senate President appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Running mate controversy: I’m waiting on Tinubu for next move – Senate Deputy President

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau has dispelled speculations linking him as a potential running mate to President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election, stating he will abide by any political decision made by the president regarding the elections. Speaking at a press conference in the National Assembly on Wednesday, June […] The post Running mate controversy: I’m waiting on Tinubu for next move – Senate Deputy President appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago ‘My Brother’s Property Was Demolished In Lagos Without Court Order’, Peter Obi Cries Out

Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has raised the alarm over what he described as “coordinated lawlessness and impunity” in Nigeria after his younger brother’s company property was allegedly demolished without due process in Ikeja, Lagos. Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, made the claims on […]

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1 week ago Obi decries lawless society as younger brother’s property is demolished in Lagos

From Idu Jude, Abuja The Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has become a direct victim of the lawlessness that is engulfing the Nigerian state. Obi has been at the forefront consistently decrying the recklessness and impunity that is apparent in the country in the last two years, but became a […] The post Obi decries lawless society as younger brother’s property is demolished in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago “Count Me Out Of 2027 VP Race” – Barau Warns Northern Supporters

Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, has rejected calls from the Northern Nigeria Progressive Youth Assembly (NNPYA) urging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to select him as a running mate for the 2027 presidential election. In a statement released on Tuesday through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, Barau described the suggestion as “out […] The post “Count Me Out Of 2027 VP Race” – Barau Warns Northern Supporters appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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