Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), says he is unsure of securing the presidential ticket of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 elections. He spoke in Enugu on Wednesday while addressing his supporters. Obi said the ticket is not guaranteed, but insisted he remains in the race….
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, says the recent attack in Kubwa, Abuja, shows that insecurity is spreading to every part of Nigeria. Obi made the remark in a post on X on Monday. The former Anambra governor said the country is under siege as attacks by terrorists…
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, has asked President Bola Tinubu to end what he described as the persecution of political opponents disguised as criminal prosecution. In a post on X on Monday, the former Anambra governor and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) warned that undermining…
The Department of State Services (DSS), arrested Udeme Monday Stephen, a 26-year-old teacher from Rivers State. Authorities detained him for allegedly claiming responsibility and issuing threats against Peter Obi after an attack in Benin City. The arrest occurred days after the February 24 incident. Stephen taught at Jessica High School in Eliozu. Attack Details Emerged…
Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has criticised politicians and the media for focusing on the 2027 elections while insecurity worsens across the country. In a post on X on Sunday, Obi said more than 1,000 Nigerians were killed in the first two months of 2026. He added that armed groups abducted…
By ALO360 Editorial board Nigeria must not normalise violence in its political space. The reported attack on Peter Obi and other opposition figures in Benin City, Edo State, on Tuesday is deeply troubling. It demands clear condemnation and urgent action. BACKGROUND Obi had attended a political event at the ADC secretariat in Edo state. He…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked President Bola Tinubu to direct the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, to investigate the attack on Peter Obi and other chieftains of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Edo state. SERAP made the call in a statement posted on its X handle on Thursday. The organisation…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed allegations by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) linking it to the reported attack on Peter Obi and Chief John Odigie-Oyegun in Edo state. In a statement issued on Thursday, Felix Morka, national publicity secretary of the APC, described the ADC as “insufferable jesters.” He accused the party of…
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the attack on Peter Obi, John Odigie-Oyegun and other leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), warning that Nigeria must not descend into political violence. Hoodlums attacked Obi, Oyegun, and other ADC stalwarts at Oyegun’s residence in Benin City, Edo state, on Tuesday. In a statement reacting to the…
Peter Obi, the former Labour Party presidential candidate, alleged that gunmen attacked members of his political camp in Edo State. He stated this in a video after an incident at the African Democratic Congress secretariat. Obi claimed the attack occurred shortly after he and party leaders left the ADC headquarters in Benin City. He described…
