Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, says poor literacy and numeracy levels in northern Nigeria are the result of leadership failure and weak accountability, rather than inadequate funding. In an X post on Tuesday, Obi reacted to recent comments by Tunji Alausa, minister of education, that the north-west and north-east regions…
Peter Obi, 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, says he is not concerned about reports of Goodluck Jonathan joining the 2027 presidential race. Obi spoke to journalists on Tuesday after his screening at the headquarters of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Abuja. Reacting to claims that Jonathan’s possible entry into the race could…
The Nigeria Democratic Party (NDC) has screened and cleared Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra state, as its only presidential aspirant ahead of the 2027 general election. The screening, which took place on Tuesday at the party’s national headquarters in Abuja, was chaired by Sam Egwu, former governor of Ebonyi state. In an X post…
Abdul Danbature, president of the Arewa Youths, says Peter Obi can only become Nigeria’s president “in his dreams”. Danbature spoke during a recent media briefing while reacting to Obi’s pledge to serve only one term of four years if elected president in 2027. The Arewa youth leader dismissed Obi’s promise as deceptive and insisted that…
Rabiu Kwankwaso, former governor of Kano state, says northern Muslim politicians cannot succeed without the support of Christians and other regions of the country, adding that he would support Peter Obi. Speaking during an interview with Trust TV, Kwankwaso said Nigeria’s politics requires broad national alliances beyond religion and ethnicity. “What we are saying now…
Peter Obi, 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has mourned security personnel killed during a recent terrorist attack in Yobe state, calling on the federal government to provide adequate support for their families. In a post on X on Saturday, Obi expressed condolences to the leadership of the Nigerian military and the police over…
Peter Obi, 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, says the rising abduction of schoolchildren poses a serious threat to Nigeria’s future and worsening education crisis. In a post on X on Saturday, Obi condemned the recent attacks and kidnappings involving students in parts of Borno State and Oyo State. According to him, the incidents…
Kenneth Okonkwo, former spokesperson for the Labour Party presidential campaign council, says the “Obi or nothing” slogan embraced by some supporters of Peter Obi contradicts Igbo cultural values. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television, Okonkwo described the slogan as an “abomination” in Igbo culture. “Have you not heard of the slogan, Obi or nothing?”…
Peter Obi, 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has accused the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan, of acting in the interest of the presidency. In an interview teaser released by News Central TV on Thursday, Obi said the electoral commission was heavily influenced by the president, who appointed its…
Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, has questioned Peter Obi’s promise to serve only one term if elected president in 2027. In a post on X on Thursday, Onanuga said Obi’s history of changing political parties showed that his political promises could not be trusted. Obi had earlier said in…
