Peter Obi

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has said that compassion should always guide public office and the conduct of public officers. He recently revealed that the current trend of frivolity will do more harm to Nigeria than good. Responding to a series of decisions and events ...

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has urged the Super Eagles to stay strong after Nigeria’s exit from the 2026 World Cup playoffs. Recall that Nigeria’s qualifying journey ended in a 4–3 defeat on penalties after a 1–1 draw across 120 minutes at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on ...

2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, has said that Nigeria can earn more revenue from agriculture than from crude oil. He recently revealed that it is very much possible if Nigeria commits to purposeful leadership, investment and value-chain development. The conference brought together leaders in development, agribusiness, and ...

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, Mr Peter Obi, has said that some of Nigeria’s so-called Yahoo boys were geniuses whose talents needed redirection. He recently revealed that the greed for material possessions has eroded our values. In a social media post titled “Our Youths ...

The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, Mr Peter Obi, has said that Nigerians should not be put in situations where they are forced to take dangerous risks in an attempt to live. He recently urged Nigerian leaders to show greater compassion and empathy to ...

Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has said that the ongoing defections by state governors in the South East cannot guarantee the political capture of the zone. He recently revealed that Nigeria is presently a democratic nation; therefore, states cannot be easily captured like ...

Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has said that he rejected an offer of appointment from President Bola Tinubu. He recently revealed that he turned down the appointment because he preferred to focus on his personal life after years in public service. Speaking during Politics Today programme, aired on Channels ...

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has blasted those who keep describing his supporters, popularly known as Obidients, as “street urchins.” He recently revealed that his politics is about identifying with ordinary Nigerians, not the privileged elite. Reacting to Kenneth Okonkwo, a former Labour Party chieftain, who recently accused ...

Popular broadcaster Oriyomi Hamzat has accused former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, of disrespecting Yoruba culture and the Ibadan people with his “my dear brother” congratulatory message to the newly crowned Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja. This is coming despite Obi already clarifying his intention by insisting that ...

The African Democratic Congress Coalition has said that the Obidient movement has a vital role to play ahead of the 2027 elections. The party recently revealed that several Obidients are already embedded in the coalition’s leadership structures. Speaking on Arise Television, a chieftain of the ADC, Chille Igbawua, shared that ...

The 2023 governorship candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in Lagos State, Mr. Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has said that he received the approval of LP’s presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, before joining the African Democratic Congress (ADC). He recently revealed that Lagos State cannot be “pocketed by one man,” and Nigerians ...

The 2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has taken a step back from public engagements to attend to his health. Obi recently revealed that he is suspending all his public engagements for the weekend based on his personal physician’s advice. In a post shared on his ...

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rubbished the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) zoning decision for the 2027 presidential election. The coalition party recently described it as a political trick aimed at luring prominent politicians like Peter Obi, Goodluck Jonathan, and Rotimi Amaechi into its fold. Speaking during an appearance on ...

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has urged citizens to register and collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of the 2027 general election. He recently revealed that the PVC is the most powerful tool to end bad leadership and reduce electoral fraud. Speaking via a press statement titled ...

A former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has blasted the handling of the recent Ibom Air incident. He recently described it as a reflection of double standards in Nigeria’s justice system. Speaking via a press statement shared on his social media page, Peter Obi apologised to the Ibom Air ...

The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) during the 2023 presidential election, Peter Obi, has advocated for a 5-year single term for the President in Nigeria. He recently revealed that he does not believe that there should be a second term for any elected president. Speaking in Bauchi on ...

Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has come out to defend his political record. He recently revealed that he has never been involved in election rigging, violence, or any form of malpractice throughout his political career. Speaking via his X handle, Obi shared that he has always believed in ...

Nigerian human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has come out to question Peter Obi’s one-term vow ahead of the 2027 general election. Recall that Obi recently reaffirmed his pledge to serve for four years if elected president in 2027. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television, ...

Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has urged governments at all levels in Nigeria to adopt a more proactive approach to disaster management. This is coming following the recent flood disaster in Yola, Adamawa State, and Nigerians have been reacting. Speaking via a press statement, ...

Peter Obi’s media aide, Valentine Obienyem, has blasted reports linking his principal to a coup plot aimed at removing President Bola Tinubu from office. He recently described the report as “lunacy dressed in propaganda,” and Nigerians have been reacting. Speaking via a press statement, titled “Coup Plot Allegation: A Dangerous ...