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…
Dele Momodu, a chieftain of the African Democratic Party (NDC), says Peter Obi rejected suggestions that he should serve as running mate to Atiku Abubakar because he believed he was more popular than the former vice-president. Speaking in an interview with Symfoni Media, Momodu said he personally urged Obi to work with Atiku, saying that…
Turkur Mohammed-Baba, national publicity secretary of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), says he would be surprised if Peter Obi secures as many votes as he did in the 2023 presidential election. Speaking in an interview with Arise Television on Monday, Mohammed-Baba argued that the former Anambra governor’s political influence has diminished since the last election….
Ali Ndume, senator representing Borno South Senatorial District, says the 2027 presidential election will be fiercely contested, with President Bola Tinubu facing strong challenges from Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics programme, the senator said he was not worried about the ruling APC losing power but cautioned party members against…
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Party (NDC), has cautioned the media against linking crime to ethnic groups, saying such narratives are unfair, divisive, and harmful to national unity. In a post on X on Monday, the former Anambra governor said Nigerians should resist the temptation to judge entire communities by the actions…
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Party (NDC), has met with health professionals in the United States to discuss ways to improve Nigeria’s healthcare system. In an X post on Saturday, Obi shared a picture of himself with a group of men in the US, saying that his commitment to expanding health insurance…
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Party (NDC), has criticised President Bola Tinubu over the approval of 1,000 forest guards for Oyo state, describing the move as a reactive rather than comprehensive response to the country’s worsening security crisis. In a post on X on Saturday, the former Anambra governor said Nigeria’s insecurity…
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Party (NDC), has called on European leaders to rethink Africa’s place in global development, arguing that the continent’s future is closely tied to Europe’s prosperity and stability. Speaking during an engagement with European stakeholders, Obi said Africa remains the world’s last frontier for global development but continues…
Kenneth Okonkwo has argued that votes cast for Peter Obi in the 2027 presidential election would ultimately benefit President Bola Tinubu. Speaking in an interview with Symfoni Media, the ADC chieftain said Obi’s decision to leave the African Democratic Congress (ADC) weakened opposition efforts to build a united front against the ruling APC. Obi had…
