The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has assured his supporters of his readiness to contest in the 2027 elections. He spoke in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, at the OBIDIENT Conference and official declaration for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) with the theme, “Activating the PO Effect in…
The Labour Party presidential candidate in 2023, Peter Obi, on Monday joined hundreds of protesters at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Obi was at the complex to protest the Senate’s decision to remove the phrase “real-time” from provisions on electronic transmission of election results in the…
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has accused ECOWAS of inconsistency in its reaction to threats against democracy in West Africa, saying the bloc appears vocal when soldiers intervene but muted when elections are disrupted by technological failures. Writing on X on Sunday, Obi said the events in Guinea-Bissau — where authorities reported…
The Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has congratulated former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar on his 79th birthday. In a message posted on his X handle, Obi described Atiku as a boss and elder statesman, wishing him more fruitful years ahead. “My dear elder brother, boss and elder statesman, Your…
Acclaimed Nigerian filmmaker Obi Emelonye is set to release his latest drama, Safari, in cinemas nationwide on 21 November, marking a new milestone for Nollywood’s growing international presence. Announcing the film on his verified Instagram page, Emelonye teased the story as “a journey of adventure, pain, courage, and triumph — one story you’ll never forget.”…
The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has advised Mr Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, to reconsider his 2027 presidential ambition following the party’s performance in Saturday’s Anambra governorship election. The party’s spokesperson, Mr Seye Oladejo, made the remarks in a statement on Sunday in Lagos. He said…
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has appointed Senator Ben Ndi Obi as the Secretary of the National Convention Organising Committee (NCOC) for the party’s 2025 elective national convention. The appointment was announced in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja by the PDP National Publicity Secretary and Secretary of…
Peter Obi, Labour Party’s presidential candidate in Nigeria’s 2023 elections, has highlighted the historic role of Ibadan in shaping the country’s political and economic journey, describing the ancient city as “a home to all” with an enduring legacy of leadership. Obi made the remarks during a visit to the Olubadan-designate, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, at his…
Former Nigerian presidential candidate Peter Obi has urged the government to treat the country’s worsening insecurity as a national emergency, following reports of more than 100 deaths in coordinated attacks across several states. In a statement shared on social media, Obi said the killing of soldiers, civil defence officials, and civilians in Borno, Sokoto, Katsina,…
The Obidient Movement says Mr Obi, 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party does not engage in personality attacks nor endorse it. The National Coordinator, Obidient Movement , Dr Yunusa Tanko made this known in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. According to Tanko, Obi does not condone personal attacks. “In the case of Dele…
