The Obidient Movement has accused Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, of using political thugs to block roads in Makurdi and disrupt the movement of Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi. In a statement signed by its Media and Communications Directorate on Tuesday, the group alleged that armed thugs barricaded Gboko Road near the Makurdi Airport….
Widespread political hostility and campaign intimidation are testing the national election peace accord across several states ahead of the 2027 general elections. Barely three weeks into the official campaign period, violent disruptions threaten early commitments to peaceful democratic processes. Consequently, civil society groups warn that escalating hostility risks disenfranchising voters and damaging electoral credibility. Therefore,…
The Benue government denies knowledge of Obi’s visit to Makurdi following reports that political thugs blocked his entourage on Tuesday. The clarification came after Peter Obi’s media team alleged that thugs intercepted his convoy along Boko Road. Consequently, the team claimed the blockade prevented the political leader from accessing parts of the state capital. However,…
Tension erupted in Benue State on Tuesday morning as suspected thugs attack Obi’s convoy, blocking his entourage from gaining access into parts of the state capital. The incident occurred shortly after the 2027 presidential hopeful, Peter Obi, arrived in Makurdi. Furthermore, he was traveling with his campaign team for scheduled engagements. Obi’s media aide and…
A member of the House of Representatives, Yusuf Adamu Gagdi, has dismissed the chances of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi defeating President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. The APC lawmaker argued that both opposition figures lack the political structure needed to challenge the ruling party, insisting…
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to publish the academic certificates and credentials submitted by candidates seeking elective offices. Obi made the call in a post on X on Tuesday after completing his INEC nomination form. Wants candidates’ certificates published Obi said making…
Sunday Dare, former minister of sports development and special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on media and public communications, says Peter Obi is no longer a political threat to the president ahead of the 2027 election. Dare spoke during an interview on Seun Okinbaloye’s Mic On podcast. ‘Government not afraid of Obi’ Dare dismissed claims…
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), says the creation of state police is a commendable step but should not be implemented before the 2027 general election. Obi stated his position in a post on X on Friday. Backs state police Obi said decentralising policing has long been advocated by security experts…
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has donated N15 million to the School of Nursing Sciences, Holy Rosary Hospital, Emekuku, in Owerri, Imo state. Obi announced the donation in a post on X on Saturday. Donates N15m to institution Obi said the donation was part of his continued support for educational…
Peter Obi, presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has criticised the federal high court’s decision reversing its earlier judgment that compelled the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). Obi made his position known in a post on X on Friday. Earlier, a federal high court in Lokoja set aside…
