Tag: Peter Obi

The Rise and Fall of the Labour Party: A Tale of Internal Feuds and Mass Exodus

Tolu Adebayo

The Rise and Fall of the Labour Party: A Tale of Internal Feuds and Mass Exodus In the 2023 Nigerian presidential election, the Labour Party (LP) rose to prominence, defying expectations and sending shockwaves across the country’s political landscape. Led by Peter Obi, the party achieved unprecedented success, defeating President Bola Tinubu in his home state of Lagos and breaking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s 24-year stranglehold on the South East. However, the party’s meteoric rise has been followed by a rapid decline, triggered by internal feuds and a mass…

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Dele Farotimi Says he Supports Peter Obi for 2027

Tolu Adebayo

Human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi says he will support Peter Obi if he runs in 2027. He made this declaration during a live appearance on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics. Obi, former governor of Anambra State, ran under the Labour Party in 2023. He gained huge support, especially from young people and civil society groups. Now, with 2027 still years away, political conversations are heating up again. Farotimi believes these talks are premature. He warned that early election chatter distracts from real problems. “Insecurity, inflation, and hardship need urgent attention,” he…

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Former Governor of Anambra State and 2023 Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi, Joins Thousands at Funeral for Pope Francis in Vatican City

Onwuama Arinze Godswill

Former Governor of Anambra State and 2023 Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi, Joins Thousands at Funeral for Pope Francis in Vatican City Vatican City — In a poignant display of international solidarity and reverence, former Governor of Anambra State and 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, joined a vast gathering of mourners, global dignitaries, and clergy today at St. Peter’s Basilica to pay his final respects to Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21, 2023. The funeral service, attended by heads of state, religious leaders, and representatives from various faiths, was…

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Peter Obi Expresses Concern Over Supreme Court’s Judgment Favoring Political Expediency Over Justice

oluwatobi enitan

In response to the Supreme Court’s recent judgment, Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has expressed his deep concern regarding the perceived compromise of justice in favor of political convenience. His remarks were delivered during a press conference held in Abuja on a Monday. Peter Obi, the flag bearer for the Labour Party, emphasized that the Supreme Court’s decision had left a vast majority of Nigerians feeling disillusioned and disheartened. He contended that, in this particular case, the pursuit of political expediency had seemingly taken precedence…

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