Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on information and strategy, says Babachir Lawal has now realised that Peter Obi only supports political arrangements that favour him. In a post on X, Onanuga reacted to comments by Lawal, former secretary to the government of the federation (SGF), accusing Obi of avoiding competitive primaries. “The…
Ifeanyi Uzokwe, member representing Nnewi North, Nnewi South and Ekwusigo federal constituency, says he and other politicians left the African Democratic Congress (ADC) because former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar refused to step down for a southern presidential candidate. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday, Uzokwe said members of the coalition had urged Atiku to…
Majeed Dahiru, a public affairs analyst, says the continued presidential ambition of Atiku Abubakar is weakening opposition cohesion ahead of the 2027 election. Speaking during an interview on Nigeria Info FM, Dahiru said Atiku’s persistent bid for power is undermining efforts to build a united opposition front. “What Atiku is doing is stifling, destabilising and…
Rufai Oseni, an anchor of The Morning Show on Arise Television, says Peter Obi is the only opposition figure capable of mounting a serious challenge against President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election. Speaking on Monday during the programme, the broadcast journalist said efforts within the political space appear targeted at keeping Obi off the…
Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, former vice presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has criticised Peter Obi over his pattern of leaving political parties due to internal crises. Speaking to newsmen on Monday, Datti said a leader should not abandon a political platform because of internal disagreements, adding that such a stance raises questions about leadership consistency….
Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on information and strategy, has criticised Peter Obi over his defection to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), describing him as a “political nomad”. In a post on X on Sunday, Onanuga dismissed Obi’s reasons for leaving his former party, saying they were not convincing. “We told you…
Rabiu Kwankwaso, former governor of Kano state, says shared values on governance and national development informed his decision to join the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). Speaking on Sunday night after his defection to the party, Kwankwaso said he and Peter Obi found common ground on key issues affecting the country. He said both leaders aligned…
Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has formally joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), urging party members to avoid internal disputes and focus on building a united political platform. Obi defected to the NDC with Rabiu Kwankwanso due to what they described as internal crisis within their former party, the African…
Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has confirmed his exit from the African Democratic Congress (ADC). He cited internal crises and divisions within the party as his reason for his latest move. The formaer Anambra governor announced this in a post on his official X page on Sunday. Obi said his…
Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, says he is open to working with any political actor committed to improving the welfare of Nigerians. Speaking in an interview with Noire TV, Obi said he is more concerned about the current state of the country than the next election cycle. “I’m not preoccupied…
