Tag: OBI
INEC Should Properly Vet All Candidates’ Certificates In 2027 Elections – Peter Obi
The Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and other relevant authorities to verify and authenticate the academic and professional certificates of all political candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement posted on X on Thursday, Obi stressed that the credibility…
‘No Nigerian Is A Street Urchin,’ Obi Decries Insult On Supporters
The Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has condemned the growing tendency among some Nigerians to look down on their fellow citizens, describing it as deeply unfortunate. Obi was reacting to recent comments which, he said, referred to some of his supporters as “street urchins” and “people of no value.” According…
‘Balance Law With Compassion’, Peter Obi Urges Lagos On Trade Fair Demolitions
The Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called on the Lagos State government to balance law enforcement with compassion in its ongoing demolition of structures. Obi’s advice comes days after visiting the site of the demolished ASPAMDA Market at the Trade Fair Complex. The former Anambra State governor emphasized that legal justification should…
2027: Verify Candidates’ Certificates Before Polls – Peter Obi To INEC
Former Labour Party Presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to verify certificates submitted by candidates running for public office to prevent people with questionable backgrounds from being elected. Obi made this call in a post on his verified X handle on Monday. He recalled…
Peter Obi Coming – Obidient Warns Tinubu As Movement Expands
The Obidient Movement continues to spread its message of hope, renewal, and good governance across Nigeria with the inauguration of its chapter in Yobe State. The Yobe State chapter of the movement was inaugurated in Damaturu, the state capital on Thursday. The inauguration was conducted under the leadership of Zanna Ali Haruna, Chairman of the…
Any Party With Obi Already Has 40% Of Votes – PDP Chieftain
Peoples Democratic Party chieftain, Dan Ulasi, has said he would welcome the return of former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to the PDP ahead of the 2027 general election. Speaking on Arise Television on Friday, Ulasi argued that Obi’s credibility and popularity would strengthen the party’s chances. “I’ll be happy if he joins PDP…
‘I Have No Personal Problem With Peter Obi’ – Kenneth Okonkwo
A veteran Nollywood actor cum politician, Kenneth Okonkwo, has cleared the air that he has no personal issue with the 2027 Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Okonkwo made the clarification on Friday, when he appeared as a guest in an interview on Sunrise Daily, a programme on Channels Television. “Whoever wins the election of…
2027: Step Down For Peter Obi – Obidient Movement Begs Jonathan
The Obidient Movement has appealed to former President Goodluck Jonathan to support Peter Obi instead of contesting against him in the 2027 presidential election. The appeal is coming after Obi and Jonathan held a closed-door meeting on Thursday. Obi posted pictures of him and the former president on his X handle, describing Jonathan as “a…
2027: Peter Obi Reveals Outcome Of Meeting With Former President Jonathan
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, met with former President Goodluck Jonathan in Abuja on Thursday. Obi disclosed the meeting in a post on his verified X handle. The former Anambra State governor described Jonathan as his “elder brother, statesman, and leader.” He said their closed-door meeting was “fruitful” and focused on national…
Your Vacation Isn’t More Important Than Nigerian Lives, Obi Slams Tinubu Over Europe Trip
The 2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has condemned Bola Tinubu’s absence from the country, following the latter’s commencement of a two-week vacation. Tinubu on Thursday commenced a 10-day vacation, marking the start of his 2025 annual leave, the Presidency announced. A statement signed by his Special Adviser on Information and…