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Obi Urges UNN to Release Academic Records Amid Legal Dispute

September 15, 2026

Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2027 election, has urged the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), to release his academic records for public scrutiny amid a

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Obi Puts Security, Jobs, Basic Services at Centre of 2027 Campaign

September 7, 2026

Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for Nigeria’s 2027 election, said security, employment and access to basic public services would be central to his campaign after engagements with

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Obi Says Nigeria must Shift from Consumption to Production Ahead of 2027 election

August 21, 2026

Nigeria must move away from an economy heavily reliant on consumption and imports and focus on production, investment and job creation, presidential candidate Peter Obi said on Friday, outlining the economic message

Running 4 Budgets Concurrently Is Fiscal Recklessness, Recipe For Chaos – Obi

Tinubu, Security Chiefs Face Suit Over Obi’s Safety Ahead of 2027 Polls

July 28, 2026

The Federal High Court in Abuja has admitted for hearing a fundamental rights suit seeking to compel President Bola Tinubu and relevant security agencies to provide enhanced security for the presidential candidate

Peter Obi Urges Nigerian Youths to Confront Failed Governance at DAG-C

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Obi Says Inclusive Leadership Key to National Unity, Vows to Tackle Northern Challenges

July 27, 2026

Presidential candidate of the NDC, Peter Obi has said Nigeria’s next phase of nation-building should be anchored on reconciliation and inclusive governance, maintaining that his administration would work to bridge ethnic and

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Obi Marks 65th Birthday with Call for Service, Donates ₦10m to Rural Hospital

July 19, 2026

Former Anambra State Governor and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has marked his 65th birthday with a renewed call for selfless leadership and national service, urging Nigerians to embrace

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Political Assassination: Should We Take Peter Obi Seriously?

July 17, 2026

Murder for political reasons is not rare in Nigeria, so when NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi said the other day that he might be assassinated before the 2027 elections, I was considerably

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Obidients, Kwankwasiya And Compatriots

July 14, 2026

Lend me your ears. Please! Anyone who believes, even for a millisecond, that what the rapers of our commonwealth plan for January 2027 are general elections has already lost tragically. Such a

Killings On The Plateau: The Shame Of A Nation

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Benue, Plateau Killings: Obi Calls for Urgent Security Reforms, Justice for Victims

July 13, 2026

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 general election, Peter Obi, has condemned the latest wave of deadly attacks in Benue and Plateau states, describing the persistent

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Obi Says Nigeria Facing Leadership Crisis, Urges Tinubu to Step Aside Over Insecurity

July 6, 2026

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2027 general election, Peter Obi, has accused President Bola Tinubu of failing to demonstrate leadership and compassion in tackling the country’s

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Court Paves Way for Hearing in Obi’s N5bn Defamation Suit Against Okonkwo

July 1, 2026

An Anambra State High Court sitting in Onitsha has granted Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, leave to serve court processes on former ally and actor-turned-politician Kenneth Okonkwo through substituted

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Presidential Aide Rebuts Obi’s Claims on Asaba–Benin Road, Says Project Is Ongoing

June 29, 2026

Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Social Media, Olusegun Dada, has dismissed NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi’s criticism of the condition of the Asaba–Benin Road, insisting that the strategic federal highway

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Obi Urges FG to Prioritise Rehabilitation of Federal Highways Over New Road Projects

June 29, 2026

Presidential candidate of the NDC, Peter Obi, has called on the Federal Government to suspend the initiation of new road construction projects and channel resources towards rehabilitating Nigeria’s existing federal road network,

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Lokoja Court Ruling Deepens Threat to Nigeria’s Democracy, Peter Obi Warns

June 26, 2026

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 election, Peter Obi, has condemned Friday’s ruling by the Federal High Court in Lokoja, describing it as another dangerous setback

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Obi Sues Kenneth Okonkwo Over Alleged Defamation, Seeks ₦8bn Damages

June 26, 2026

The presidential candidate of the National Democratic Coalition (NDC) for the 2027 general election, Peter Obi, has filed a defamation suit against actor-turned-politician Kenneth Okonkwo at the High Court of Anambra State,

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Obi Raises Concern Over Sowore’s Remand, Warns Against Democratic Backsliding

June 23, 2026

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 general election, Peter Obi, has expressed concern over the remand of activist and publisher Omoyele Sowore in Kuje Correctional Centre,

Peter Obi Calls For Peace Ahead President Tinubu's Administration

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Obi Invokes Tinubu’s 2014 Position on Jonathan in Fresh Resignation Demand

June 22, 2026

NDC presidential candidate for the 2027 election, Peter Gregory Obi, on Monday invoked President Tinubu’s past calls for the resignation of former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan as he renewed his demand that

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Father’s Day: Obi Calls for Civic Renewal, Stronger National Unity

June 21, 2026

Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 general election, Peter Obi, has used the 2026 Father’s Day commemoration to reflect on Nigeria’s past and present, urging citizens to

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Okonkwo Rejects Defamation Allegations, Defends Comments on NDC South-East Primaries

June 17, 2026

Former presidential campaign spokesman and lawyer, Kenneth Okonkwo, has rejected allegations of defamation made against him by NDC presidential candidate in the 2027 elections, Peter Obi, insisting that comments he made during

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Okonkwo Doubles Down on Allegations Against Obi as Ex-Anambra Governor Demands N5bn Damages

June 10, 2026

A fresh controversy has erupted within the opposition political space as lawyer and former presidential campaign spokesperson, Kenneth Okonkwo, reaffirmed allegations against former Anambra State governor and presidential candidate, Peter Obi, despite

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Obi Condemns Ethnic Profiling in Crime Reporting, Calls for National Unity

June 8, 2026

The National Democratic Coalition (NDC) presidential candidate for the 2027 elections, Peter Gregory Obi, has warned that the growing practice of associating crime with particular ethnic groups risks deepening divisions and undermining

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Obi Raises Alarm Over Rising School Abductions, Urges Youth to Reject ‘Normalisation of Failure’

June 5, 2026

Former Anambra State governor and presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), , has expressed concern over the growing spate of school abductions across Nigeria, warning that the country risks becoming

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Obi Accepts NDC Presidential Ticket, Picks Kwankwaso as Running Mate

May 31, 2026

Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has formally accepted his nomination as the presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 presidential election, unveiling an ambitious agenda focused on

Peter Obi Urges Nigerian Youths to Confront Failed Governance at DAG-C

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Peter Obi Urges Nigerian Youths To Confront Failed Governance At DAG-C

May 29, 2026

The former Anambra State governor and presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Thursday challenged Nigerian youths to confront what he described as the country’s greatest “Goliath”: failed governance, corruption, and systemic dysfunction at

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Obi Cleared by NDC Screening Committee, Emerges Sole Presidential Aspirant for 2027

May 20, 2026

Former Anambra State governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has emerged as the sole aspirant for the 2027 presidential ticket of the Nigeria Democratic Congress following the close of

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Obi Raises Concern Over Nigeria’s Rising Debt Servicing Burden, Fiscal Priorities

May 18, 2026

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Gregory Obi, has raised concerns over Nigeria’s growing debt servicing obligations and what he described as an imbalance in fiscal priorities, citing figures presented

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Obi Warns of Democratic Decline, Economic Hardship at NDC Convention

May 9, 2026

Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has warned that Nigeria is facing a dangerous democratic and economic decline, accusing sections of the political class of undermining democratic values while millions of

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Obi, Kwankwaso Trigger Opposition Shake-Up with Strategic Defection to NDC

May 4, 2026

Former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, and ex-Kano State governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, have formally defected to the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), in what analysts describe as a significant development in Nigeria’s

Obi Reacts To Poor Performance In 2025 UTME, Calls For Aggressive Investment In Education

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Obi Explains Exit from ADC, Cites Toxic Political Climate, Deepening Party Crisis

May 3, 2026

Former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, has explained his decision to leave the African Democratic Congress, citing what he described as a toxic political environment and worsening internal challenges within the party,

Obidients Kick Against Abure’s Creation Of Directorate In Labour Party

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Obidient Movement Urges Calm as Obi Holds High-Level Political Consultations

May 2, 2026

The Obidient Movement has called on its supporters across Nigeria and in the diaspora to remain calm amid growing speculation over recent political developments involving its principal, Peter Obi. In a statement

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OAU Blocks Peter Obi Lecture Over Protocol Breach as Ex-Presidential Candidate Flags Growing Curbs on Campus Discourse

The management of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has explained why it declined the use of its Oduduwa Hall for a scheduled lecture by former presidential candidate Peter Gregory Obi, attributing the decision to inadequate notice and security concerns, Prime Business Africa

April 27, 2026

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Gov Bala Hosts Obi in Bauchi, Both Call for National Unity, Economic Reforms

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, on Thursday received the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, at the Government House in Bauchi, where both leaders held talks on pressing national issues, including economic recovery and citizens’ welfare, Prime Business Africa

April 23, 2026

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Obi Alleges Pressure on INEC Over ADC, Defends Party Convention

Former Anambra State governor and presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has alleged that unnamed interests are attempting to influence the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) into taking decisions that could undermine the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Prime Business Africa reports. Speaking during

April 14, 2026

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Obi Signals Possible Exit as ADC Internal Process Sparks Concern

Fresh concerns have surfaced within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) after former Labour Party presidential candidate, , hinted at the possibility of leaving the party if its internal processes are compromised, Prime Business Africa reports. Obi made the remarks during an interview

April 14, 2026

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Tinubu’s Kenya Comparison Sparks Debate as Obi Cites Data to Challenge Claim

A recent remark by The President comparing Nigeria’s economic situation favourably to that of Kenya has drawn criticism from former Anambra State governor, who argues that available data suggests otherwise, Prime Business Africa reports. Speaking in Yenagoa, Tinubu had urged Nigerians to

April 13, 2026

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How Obi’s £1 Million 1996 London Property Ignited a Fresh Political Storm

The video is loud. The reactions are louder. But behind the trending clips and political arguments is a familiar Nigerian story — one about trust, memory, and how quickly old issues can return in new forms. Since the weekend, social media has

April 6, 2026

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Obi Condemns Arrest of Kaduna Cleric After Post-Meeting Detention

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has condemned the reported arrest of Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Tijjani Umar, describing it as a troubling sign for Nigeria’s democracy and civil liberties. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Obi said

March 24, 2026

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Gunmen Attack Obi’s Convoy in Edo State

Unidentified gunmen opened fire on the convoy of Peter Obi, former Labour Party presidential candidate and current African Democratic Congress (ADC) frontrunner for the 2027 elections, on Tuesday in Edo State. The attack occurred as Obi and his entourage approached the residence

February 24, 2026

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Peter Obi’s 2027 Presidential Ambitions: A New Chapter in Nigerian Politics

Peter Obi’s decision to seek the presidency again in 2027 has re-energised Nigeria’s opposition politics and reopened debates about how the next election will be run. The former Anambra State governor and 2023 Labour Party candidate announced that he will contest on

February 16, 2026

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Obi Accuses Tinubu Government of Fiscal Recklessness Over Overlapping Budgets

Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has accused the administration of President Tinubu of fiscal recklessness, citing what he described as Nigeria’s growing culture of overlapping budgets, poor implementation, and declining transparency in public finance management. In a statement on Monday, Obi

February 2, 2026

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