Tag: Peter Obi

Tension Rises in Abuja as Peter Obi Leads Protest at National Assembly Over E-Transmission

Khadijat Shidali

Peter Obi on Monday led protesters to the National Assembly in Abuja, rejecting the Senate’s decision to scrap mandatory electronic transmission of election results and demanding a reversal. The former presidential candidate joined youths and civil society activists under the banner of ‘Occupy National Assembly’ to oppose the amendment to the Electoral Act. Obi criticised lawmakers for removing the e-transmission clause, insisting that elections should follow a clear and transparent process without introducing what he described as unnecessary confusion. “Allow the election to follow the normal process. Whatever the outcome…

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Peter Obi Condemns Kwara Massacre, Calls for Urgent War on Insecurity

Khadijat Shidali

Peter Obi, former Labour Party presidential candidate, has condemned the recent killings in Kwara State, calling the attacks “tragic” and a national failure. On X, Obi said he was “deeply saddened” by reports that gunmen killed about 150 people in Woro, Nuku, and surrounding communities. He offered condolences to the families, as well as the state government and residents. Obi warned that recurring violence in Nigeria has escalated beyond levels seen in some war-torn countries. He called on the nation to declare an all-out war on insecurity and deploy every…

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2027 Presidency: “I’m Number One in the Race” — Peter Obi

Khadijat Shidali

Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi has openly declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election, telling supporters that he is already in the race “as number one” and urging them to back him through grassroots victories. Peter Obi made the declaration while campaigning for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate ahead of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) election in the Federal Capital Territory. Speaking to cheering supporters, the former Labour Party presidential candidate directly linked the AMAC poll to his 2027 ambition, stressing that local victories are…

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Obi Hits Back: “Anyone Insulting ADC Leaders is a Criminal, Not an Obidient”

Khadijat Shidali

Peter Obi, former Labour Party presidential candidate, has slammed members of the All Democratic Congress (ADC) who have allegedly been insulting party leaders, stressing that such attacks undermine the coalition. Speaking at the Obidient movement secretariat on Tuesday, Obi clarified that he has never encouraged disrespect or personal attacks against opposition figures. According to Obi, abusive attacks carried out in his name are contrary to his values and political approach. He emphasized the importance of maintaining cordial relationships with key opposition leaders, including Atiku Abubakar, Rotimi Amaechi, Nasir el-Rufai, and…

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“Grid Collapse Shameful, Contradicts Tinubu’s Promise” — Peter Obi

Khadijat Shidali

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has taken a swipe at President Bola Tinubu over the repeated collapse of Nigeria’s electricity grid, saying the persistent failures contradict the President’s campaign promise on power supply. In a statement shared on his official X (formerly Twitter) account on Wednesday, Obi noted that the national grid has already collapsed twice in January 2026, even before the month ended. He added that in 2025, the grid reportedly failed about 12 times, plunging the country into repeated blackouts. Obi recalled Tinubu’s 2022 campaign pledge, where the…

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Momodu Sparks Controversy, Says Atiku Will Not Step Down for Obi

Khadijat Shidali

Media mogul Dele Momodu has dismissed speculation that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar would step aside for Peter Obi in the 2027 presidential race, insisting that Atiku remains fully committed to contesting and has no reason to abandon his ambition. Speaking in Abuja on Thursday, Momodu said Atiku remains determined to pursue the presidency and sees no justification to quit the race. Atiku, who flew the flag of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2023 election, officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in November 2025. Many political watchers view…

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“Obi’s Exit Frees Labour Party From Political Chains” – Abure

Khadijat Shidali

Factional National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Julius Abure, has declared that the party has finally broken free from what he described as political bondage following Peter Obi’s defection. Abure said Obi’s exit ended a long period of tension and restriction within the party, describing the development as a major turning point for Labour Party’s future. In a New Year message to party members, Abure said the party remained firmly aligned with the Nigerian people and stood as the strongest option for building a prosperous country. Reflecting on 2025,…

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“Obi is Lying to his Supporters, He has VP Deal with Atiku” – Keyamo

Khadijat Shidali

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has accused Peter Obi of misleading his followers by pretending to seek the 2027 presidency while secretly agreeing to run as Atiku Abubakar’s vice-presidential candidate. Keyamo made the claim shortly after Obi announced his move from the Labour Party to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) at a political gathering in Enugu. He said Obi sold false hope to supporters by presenting the defection as a presidential ambition, even though, according to him, the deal was already settled. In a post on X,…

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“Welcome Home” — ADC Celebrates Peter Obi’s Defection

Khadijat Shidali

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has warmly welcomed Peter Obi following his decision to leave the Labour Party and join the opposition platform. The party expressed its excitement in a post on its verified X account on Wednesday, describing Obi as a full and equal member of the ADC. ADC said it was pleased to receive the former Anambra State governor and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, noting that he enjoys the same rights as every other member of the party. The party’s reaction followed Obi’s defection earlier on Wednesday…

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“Obi Dumps Labour Party, Launches New Opposition Battle for 2027”

Khadijat Shidali

Peter Obi has dumped the Labour Party for the African Democratic Congress (ADC), calling on opposition forces to unite ahead of the 2027 elections. The former Anambra State governor and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate announced his defection on Wednesday during a New Year address at Nike Lake Resort in Enugu. Obi said his move was driven by patriotism and national interest, urging members of the Obidient Movement and opposition leaders across the country to rally under a broad national coalition formed around the ADC. He accused Nigeria’s current leadership…

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