Usman Yusuf, professor of haematology-oncology and former executive secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), says Peter Obi is not politically sellable in northern Nigeria. Yusuf spoke during an interview with DCL English. The former NHIS boss said Obi would struggle to gain acceptance across the region if he fails to address concerns some…
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Party (NDC), has criticised the borrowing policy of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, saying Nigerians are not given enough information about how borrowed funds are spent. Obi spoke in a post on X on Thursday. The former Anambra governor said borrowing is not inherently bad. However, he argued…
Sergius Ogun, a former lawmaker who represented Esan North-East/Esan South-East federal constituency, says President Bola Tinubu does not have a clear path to re-election in 2027 if the polls are free and fair. Ogun spoke during an interview with Symfoni TV while assessing the prospects of leading presidential contenders. The former lawmaker said Rotimi Amaechi’s…
Kenneth Okonkwo, a former spokesperson for Peter Obi’s presidential campaign and a chieftain of the African Democratic Party, has denied defaming the former Anambra governor, insisting that his comments about the Nigeria Democratic Party (NDC) primary process merely reflected information provided to him by aggrieved aspirants. BACKGROUND Obi had issued a pre-action letter to Okonkwo,…
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), says his decision to sue Kenneth Okonkwo was partly to create an opportunity for any allegations or information about his character to be publicly scrutinised. Obi spoke with Rufai Useni of Arise Television in a Podcast, while addressing questions about his legal action against Okonkwo,…
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), says his administration would be willing to engage in dialogue with individuals or groups genuinely committed to peace, while taking decisive action against those determined to continue criminal activities. Obi spoke during an interview with Rufai Oseni of Arise Television while outlining his approach to…
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), says he is prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice for Nigeria if required in the course of serving the country. Obi spoke during an exclusive interview with Rufai Oseni, an Arise Television journalist, while discussing insecurity and the abduction of schoolchildren across parts of the…
Yunusa Tanko, national coordinator of the Obidient Movement, says Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), remains the only presidential candidate in recent Nigerian elections to publicly account for campaign funds and expenditures. Tanko spoke on Arise Television on Tuesday, while responding to allegations surrounding financial accountability in political campaigns. According to…
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), says any country where politicians are more successful than entrepreneurs is on the path to failure. Speaking at the Next Generation Summit in Abuja on Saturday, Obi argued that politics has become overly attractive in Nigeria because it offers access to wealth without corresponding productivity….
Adams Oshiomhole, senator representing Edo North, has criticised Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), describing him as a politician whose actions do not match his public declarations. Oshiomhole made the remarks during an interview on Mic On Podcast, hosted by Seun Okinbaloye, political correspondent with Channels Television. The former Edo governor…
