…The group is urging former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, ex-Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, who are the presidential candidates of the African Democratic Congress and the Nigeria Democratic Congress respectively, as well as other political parties to forge a united front and present a single presidential candidate…

…Olorunda, Odo Otin and Ilesa East, could ultimately decide who wins the election.Osun: Peter Obi discloses how winner should emerge Meanwhile, Legit.ng also reported that NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi issued a public appeal ahead of the Osun governorship election on Thursday, August 13, 2026.Obi urged INEC, secu…

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has criticised the acceptance of unverified academic credentials in leadership, warning that it could undermine standards and accountability in society. Obi made the remarks on Tuesday in a statement titled “By making excuses for unverified certi…

…Sowore, African Democratic Congress candidate Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party candidate Peter Obi and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, from campaigning in the state. He said such a restriction could not be legally enforced. According to him, Sections 39, 40, 41 and 42 of the 1999 Constitution guarantee citizens rights to…

…constituency, including the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi. The beneficiaries received cars, shuttle buses, tricycles, motorcycles, sewing machines, grinding machines, deep freezers, 2KVA and 1KVA generating sets, among other empowerment items carefully selected to support transpor…

…of the Agulu community's prominent people include the former Anambra State governor, Mr Peter Obi. Besides tourism, the town has a thriving agricultural sector that produces food crops sold across the state. The community has also produced notable public figures and business leaders. Small and medium-sized enterprises…

…that opposition figures such as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party’s Peter Obi posed a serious threat to Tinubu. “All these people are not threats. If they had been together, there would be a problem,” he said. He also expressed confidence that Tinubu would improve his electoral performance in the So…

…bars-ministries-from-awarding-unfunded-contracts/ Power tussle rocks campaign teams File: Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso A leadership crisis has erupted within the OK Movement, a political support group established to mobilise support for the joint presidential ticket of Nigeria Democratic Congress candidate Peter Obi a…

GistReel Presidential candidate Peter Obi has criticised the Federal Government’s response to the security situation in Oyo State, arguing that the presidency did not act swiftly enough. Speaking during a public engagement, Obi claimed that the President did not contact the Oyo State governor for 50 days despite the se…

Leading the headlines on Saturday morning is former President Olusegun Obasanjo, who described his choice of Atiku Abubakar as his running mate in 1999 as the biggest mistake of his presidency. The South African government has also rejected claims that Nigerian singer, Ayra Starr, and her team were denied visas, while …

…before now, consistently advocated the need for former vice president Atiku Abubakar, Mr Peter Obi and other opposition leaders to close ranks and present a formidable candidate against Tinubu, rather than the current fragmentation in the opposition landscape. Read Also: 2027 may become coronation, not election, if opp…

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has accused Peter Obi, the 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), of lying over the airport incident. Speaking on Thursday during an appearance on Channels Television, Mr Keyamo said Obi “lied like a fish drinking water” a…

…Coordinator, Dr Yunusa Tanko, was removed from office by its presidential leader, Peter Obi, describing the claim as fabricated and intended to mislead the public. In a statement signed by Onyeka Dike on behalf of the Media and Communications Directorate Team, the movement said the publication, attributed to an individ…

2027: Peter Obi's business is to export job and import unemployment to the country. He can't be president - Oshiomhole Edo North Senator, Adams Oshiomhole, has downplayed the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, stating that he "cannot" be the president of Nigeria. Speaking during…

…the voters are wiser. They will vote rationally,” he said. He linked the emergence of Peter Obi as a political force to public anger during the last election cycle, which he attributed to the tenure of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari. “Last time they voted in anger. That is why I brought up the issue of the…

The All Progressives Congress has criticised former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over his criticism of the economic reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The party insisted that Nigeria needs policy continuity rather than a fresh economic direction ahead of the 2027 general el…

By Efe Onodjae Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Mr Peter Obi, has said Nigeria’s political parties lack ideology, adding that politicians accused of corruption appear to be absolved once they defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. Obi dismissed suggestions that the endorseme…

…without fear or favour, and remains visibly independent of political influence. Mr. Peter Obi recently expressed fears that he may not live to contest or be elected in the 2027 general election. What is your assessment of this statement, and what does it say about Nigeria’s political climate and security environment? M…

…2027 re-election ambitionThe group claimed Obasanjo used Kwankwaso as a tool to pull Peter Obi out of the ADC after failing to impose Obi as its presidential candidateYoruba Ronu President Akin Malaolu said Obasanjo's letter to Segun Osoba was a deliberate attack on Nigeria's opposition parties, not just AtikuFind it f…

…the NDC's 2027 presidential ticketOsuntokun explained that Obasanjo personally brought Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso together as running mates for the 2027 electionThe claim directly challenges recent speculation that Obasanjo has been quietly working in favour of President Bola Ahmed TinubuFind it fast with our new se…

…Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has expressed confidence that the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, will honour his pledge to serve only one term if elected in the 2027 presidential election. Kwankwaso stated this during an interview on News Central’s 60 Minutes with Mr Kay while responding to questions about Obi’s comm…

…major issues dominating Nigeria’s politics. Despite waiting to board his flight, Peter Obi answered every question without appearing rushed. Read Also: Fake agency originated from Buhari government — Budget Office explains PFIPC allocation I began with security, an issue that weighs heavily on Nigerians. I asked what h…

The 2027 presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, on Thursday held talks with the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, on Nigeria’s democratic governance, economic situation, institutional strengthening and the need to safeguard the credibility of future elections as th…

…The Peoples Democratic Party candidate, Atiku Abubakar, and the Labour Party candidate, Peter Obi, finished second and third respectively. Reflecting on the party’s journey since the election, Gombe said the SDP had survived internal and external challenges because its members chose to remain committed to the party rat…

The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Tuesday met with Swiss Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Patrick Egloff. In a post on his verified X handle on Wednesday, Obi said the meeting was about strengthening development through partnership. According to him, they had a productive and engaging…