Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), says there is no justification for the continued detention of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Kanu was handed life imprisonment by the Abuja Federal High Court over terrorism and treasonable felony. He was later transferred to the Sokoto correctional facility,…
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), says electoral malpractice persists in Nigeria because citizens fail to actively defend their votes and hold the electoral process accountable. Speaking during an engagement with supporters on a recent visit to the United States, the former Anambra governor argued that the responsibility for ensuring credible…
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has urged Nigerians to reflect on the history and significance of June 12, describing the date as the foundation of the country’s modern democratic identity. In a post on X on Friday, Obi said June 12 should not merely be celebrated as Democracy Day but…
Seriake Dickson, national leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), says Peter Obi was present when the party approved the integration of the Obidient Movement and other support groups into its formal structure. Addressing journalists on Thursday, Dickson dismissed reports of friction within the party, insisting that the NDC remains united and committed to building…
Seriake Dickson, national leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has defended the party’s decision to hand Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso its presidential and vice-presidential tickets without a contest, saying the party made significant concessions to accommodate them. Speaking while engaging party stakeholders on Thursday, Dickson said neither Obi nor Kwankwaso was asked to…
Aisha Yesufu, activist and chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has criticised Seriake Dickson, the party’s national leader, accusing him of focusing on himself rather than promoting the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, during a recent television interview. In a post on X on Thursday, Yesufu said Dickson missed an opportunity to reassure aggrieved…
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), says the support of state governors will not determine the outcome of the 2027 presidential election. Speaking during an interview with NOIRETV during a recent trip to the United States, the former Anambra governor expressed confidence in his chances of defeating President Bola Tinubu in…
Seriake Dickson, national leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has cautioned supporters of the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, against attacking the party and its leadership while claiming to support him. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme on Wednesday, Dickson said Obi’s supporters must recognise the role played by the…
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has criticised the administration of President Bola Tinubu over what he described as excessive borrowing despite significant growth in government revenue. In a post on X on Wednesday, the former Anambra governor said it was troubling that Nigeria’s debt profile had continued to rise even…
Kenneth Okonkwo, former Labour Party chieftain, has described as unwise the decision by Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), to institute a N5 billion defamation suit against him over allegations that the former Anambra governor demanded bribes from party aspirants. In a post on X on Wednesday, Okonkwo reacted to a…
