Oladimeji Fabiyi, an aide to former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, has accused Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, of being unwilling to support whoever emerges as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Speaking in an interview with Symfoni Media, Fabiyi said Obi is yet to make a clear commitment to…
Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has commended Nigerian workers for their contributions to national development, while lamenting the harsh economic conditions they face. In a post on X on Friday to mark Workers’ Day, Obi said the sacrifices of workers continue to sustain the country despite growing hardship. “I warmly…
Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has condemned the recent wave of killings and abductions across several states, saying Nigeria is “bleeding” and in urgent need of leadership. In an X post on Tuesday, Obi described the incidents as a reflection of a deepening security crisis and a failure of governance….
Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, on Tuesday visited Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo state, in Ibadan as part of ongoing consultations ahead of the 2027 general election. In a post on X on Tuesday, Obi said the meeting focused on key national issues and the future of Nigeria’s democracy. “My…
Shehu Sani, former senator representing Kaduna Central, has said Nigeria’s leading political figures share the same ideological foundation, arguing that a change in government may not translate to real change for citizens. Speaking in a recent interview on the Honest Bunch Podcast, Sani said President Bola Tinubu, Peter Obi, and Atiku Abubakar all subscribe to…
The management of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun state, has said it declined approval for the venue of a lecture to be delivered by Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, due to short notice by the organisers. The university made the clarification in a statement issued on Sunday by Abiodun…
Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has alleged that Nigerian universities are being pressured to cancel lectures whenever he is scheduled to speak. In a post on X on Saturday, Obi said the repeated cancellations point to a troubling pattern targeting his engagements on campuses. He cited a recent incident at…
Peter Obi, former Anambra governor, has congratulated Tony Nwoye on his emergence as Senate minority whip. Nwoye, who represents Anambra North in the red chamber, was announced as minority whip during plenary on Wednesday under the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a message shared on X, Obi described the senator as a…
Peter Obi, former Anambra governor, has called for increased investment in education, warning that Nigeria risks falling further behind without urgent reforms. Obi made the call while delivering a lecture at Coal City University on repositioning Nigeria’s education sector for national growth and global competitiveness. He argued that the country’s development challenges are closely tied…
Nenadi Usman, the national caretaker chairman of the Labour Party, says it would be legally impossible for Peter Obi, its 2023 presidential candidate to return to the party and contest its presidential ticket. Speaking on Prime Time on Arise TV on Wednesday, Usman said the party’s timeline under the Electoral Act would not permit such…
