A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), led by its National Chairman, Nafiu Gombe, has disowned reports of the defection and registration of former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, at the party’s Enugu zonal office. In a statement, the faction, which identified itself as the authentic national leadership of the ADC, said the […]
The Presidency has strongly rejected claims that provisions in the newly enacted tax reform laws were secretly altered, insisting that all changes were made within the proper legal and legislative processes. This response follows allegations from former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, and several civil society organizations, who have […]
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) was convicted, a ruling Obi warns could heighten national tensions. In a post on X, Obi expressed concerns that Kanu’s conviction comes at a time when Nigeria is already grappling with “severe economic hardship, insecurity, and the consequences of poor governance.” Obi lamented that the government […]
This development comes as the ADC-led coalition of opposition forces ramps up consultations with key political stakeholders across the country. Multiple members of the ADC’s National Working Committee, NWC, speaking anonymously to newsmen, confirmed that discussions are ongoing with Jonathan, although no formal declaration has been made. Rumours of a political comeback have intensified in […]
The exercise was carried out by officials of the Ministry of physical planning, Lagos State Building Control Agency, the Lagos State Urban Renewal Agency, and the Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority. Recall, Obi, who visited the Auto Spare Parts and Machinery Dealers Association (ASPAMDA) section of the market with a handful of federal lawmakers, including Enyinnaya Abaribe […]
Arabambi stated this on Monday during an interview on National Television. He argued that the party can exist without the LP’s 2023 presidential ticket.“We are going to do our 2027 without Peter Obi, he will not have our ticket,” he said. Arabambi also took a swipe at the LP’s acting National Chairperson, Nenadi Usman and […]
In a statement signed by Abure, the faction accused Obi of allegedly undermining the party. Peter Obi, who has been involved with ADC but has not officially joined, in a statement, urged his followers to vote for ADC candidates in their various states. He stated this is because of the lack of LP’s candidates in […]
He stated this while speaking on National Television, “I’m a researcher, and I research opinions. In the northern states, Peter Obi under the PDP will defeat any candidate, because our people are very fair‑minded.” Recall that Peter Obi quit the PDP in May 2022 to lead the Labour Party during the 2023 elections. Reflecting on the […]
The 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration over Nigeria’s rising debt burden. In a post on his X handle on Tuesday, Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, said Mr Tinubu’s government has been on a borrowing spree over the last two years. ‘Unsustainable debt’ On 22 July, the Nigerian Senate approved the 2025-2026 […]
Atiku stated this in a post on social media. According to the post, “Let it be known that a threat against Peter Obi or any of us is a threat against ALL of us”. Atiku’s comments come days after the governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, warned Obi not to visit the state without security […]