COPDEM Hails Obi’s NDC Presidential Ticket
By Anayo Akwitti The Coalition for the Protection of Democracy (COPDEM) has congratulated Peter Obi on his ratification as the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 general elections. In a statement signed by its National Chairman, Rwang Pam Jnr, the coalition describes Obi’s emergence as a significant milestone that reflects […]
NDC Clears Peter Obi for 2027 Presidential Primary
By Chinedu Echianu Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has been cleared to contest the presidential primary of the Nigeria Democratic Congress ahead of the 2027 general election. The announcement was made on Wednesday by the chairman of the party’s National Screening Committee, Sam Egwu, in a video shared on the party’s official X […]
Peter Obi Dismisses Consensus Rumours, Sets Agenda for Better Nigeria
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Former Anambra State Governor and 2027 presidential hopeful, Peter Obi, has described the lengthy presidential screening exercise conducted by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) as “democracy in action,” insisting that the process reflected the party’s commitment to transparency and constitutional order. Speaking with journalists shortly after undergoing the screening on Tuesday, Obi […]
Presidency Knocks Obi Over One-Term Promise
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Presidency has criticized former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over his pledge to serve only one term if elected president, describing the promise as inconsistent with his political history. Obi, in a viral video clip from said he would not remain in office beyond four years “even with a gun […]
Obi’s Coalition, LP Crisis Drove My Defection — Rep Obika
By Oluwakemu Kindness A member of the House of Representatives representing Abuja Municipal/Bwari Federal Constituency, Joshua Obika, says the crisis in the Labour Party and the political direction of Peter Obi influenced his movement across political parties. Obika stated this on Tuesday amid criticism over his defection from the Labour Party to the All Progressives […]
Breaking: Peter Obi Dumps ADC, Cites Political Hostility
By Chinedu Echianu Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has announced his exit from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing rising political hostility, internal party tensions, and what he described as a worsening national environment that undermines effective leadership. In a statement shared via X on Sunday, Obi clarifies that his decision was not […]
ADC Leaders Storm INEC Headquarters In Protest Against Alleged Interference
By Zainab Bakare Leaders and members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Wednesday staged a protest in Abuja under the #OccupyINEC banner, accusing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of actions they say threaten democracy and interference in the party’s leadership. The demonstration at Maitama Roundabout drew top opposition figures, including Rotimi Amaechi, […]
Protests at NASS Over Senate’s Rejection of E-Voting Results
By Anayo Akwitti Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has led a protest against the Senate’s rejection of mandatory electronic transmission of election results. Obi described the decision as a serious threat to Nigeria’s democracy, noting that the absence of electronic transmission contributed to disputes in past elections, including the […]
Obi Faults Rivers Emergency Rule, Urges Leaders to Learn From Mistakes
By: Aremu Toyeebaht Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has cautioned against the misuse of emergency powers in Nigeria, describing the six-month suspension of democratic institutions in Rivers State as a constitutional breach that damaged public trust in governance. Obi, in a statement via his X handle on Thursday, urged Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Deputy […]
Labour Party Denies Zoning 2027 Presidency to South East
By Chinedu Echianu The leadership of the Labour Party has denied the news making the rounds that it has zoned the 2027 presidential ticket to the South East, adding that the party has not and will not zone any of its positions to any geographical zone or individual. The position of the Labour Party came […]