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PDP: We have governors fit to fly presidential flag in 2027 — not wooing Jonathan or Peter Obi

Tunde Opalana 14 August 2025 0

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it has a pool of seasoned politicians, including performing governors, capable of leading the party’s presidential campaign in 2027. Debo Ologunagba, PDP national publicity secretary, said this on Wednesday during an interactive session with journalists

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Farotimi backs Obi’s single-term presidency proposal, criticises past leaders

Promise Eze 11 August 2025 0

Dele Farotimi, human rights activist and lawyer, has expressed support for Peter Obi’s call for a single-term presidency. Farotimi spoke on Monday during Channels Television’s breakfast programme, Sunrise Daily. His remarks followed Obi’s vow to serve only one four-year term if elected president, describing the pledge as “sacrosanct”. The former Anambra state governor

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2027: I’ll be on the ballot, not discussing joint ticket with Atiku–Obi

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 1 July 2025 0

By Tunde Opalana The Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has assured his supporters of his determination to run as a candidate in the 2027 presidential election. Insisting that he will be on the ballot, Obi disclosed that he is not in any discussion towards running on a joint ticket […]

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Ganduje’s bowing out on health ground commendable – Obi

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 29 June 2025 0

By Tunde Opalana Labour Party chieftain, Mr. Peter Obi has commended Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje for resigning honorably as National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). He said Ganduje’s bowing out on the ground of health challenges marks him out as a disciplined politician in a country where an average office holder will want […]

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We won’t hand power to liars with hidden luxuries — Wike fires ‘Obi’, ‘Amaechi’

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 27 June 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has issued a scathing rebuke against unnamed political figures, accusing them of hypocrisy and deception in their quest for power. Speaking during the commissioning of the Kugbo Bus Terminal in Abuja, Wike declared that Nigerians would not entrust power to those who […]

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Obi bemoans leadership failure, lists qualities of future leaders

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 17 June 2025 0

By Tunde Opalana The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has told Nigerians what to look for in their future leaders to avoid the current embarrassing situations. Obi said there is an apparent dearth of leadership amid myriads of problems begging for attention. Ibrahim Umar, spokesperson of the Peter Obi Media Reach, […]

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N39bn ICC renovation, a misplacement of priorities – Obi

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 12 June 2025 0

…donates to Chibok Girls Secondary School By Tunde Opalana The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, has condemned the Federal Government’s spending of N39 billion on the renovation of the International Conference Centre, Abuja. He described it as misplacement of priorities by the government to favour the rich while the poor […]

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Obi visits Niger flood scene condoles victims

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 3 June 2025 0

By Tunde Opalana The 2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi on Monday paid a sympathy visit to Niger state over the tragic flood that claimed hundreds of lives. Obi who was accompanied on the visit by the Acting National Chairman of the Labour Party, Dr Nenadi Usman, and the National Coordinator […]

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You’ve solution to Nigeria’s  problems,  Obi tells Northerners 

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 26 May 2025 0

By Tunde Opalana The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party , Mr. Peter Obi, has said that northern Nigerians possess the solution to the country’s social political problems. He said the north need to do political introspect ahead of the 2027 election to correct past wrongs gir the country to move forward. The former […]

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Obi condemns suppression of young voices, decries arrest of NAN President, VeryDarkMan

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 9 May 2025 0

By Tom Okpe Former Governor of Anambra State and Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, in the 2023 general election, Dr Peter Gregory Obi has said oppression of young voices, whether through force, patronage, or intimidation is a dangerous path that must normalize. He also condemned the arrest of National Association of Nigeria Students, […]

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Obi joins dignitaries to witness Pope’s lying in state in the Vatican

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 24 April 2025 0

By Tunde Opalana The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, on Wednesday, joined global dignitaries in Vatican City to pay final respects to the late Head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis. Ibrahim Umar, POMR Spokesman who disclosed this on Wednesday said, Obi, a Papal Knight of the Church, joined Nigeria’s […]

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Obi To Tinubu: Abandon French Retreat, Return Home

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 18 April 2025 0

By Agency Report As Nigeria grapples with an escalating wave of bloodshed, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 Presidential Election, Peter Obi has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to return home to resume duties. In a blistering statement shared via his official X (formerly Twitter) handle monitored in Abuja yesterday, Obi […]

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2027 presidential ticket not a do-or-die affair for me-Obi

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 24 February 2025 0

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi is not desperate to run the 2027 residential race as he said being on the ballot is a not a do or die affair. His media aide, Ibrahim Umar, who made this known on Sunday said the former Anambra State governor is not ready to […]

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2027: Obi heightens consultations, meets Atiku in Yola

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 1 December 2024 0

…join other Nigerians to mark American University of Nigeria’s monumental milestones By Tunde Opalana As speculative realignment of political forces ahead of 2027 thickens, former governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi boosts his consultation at the weekend with a breakfast meeting with a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar. Since

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You opposed zoning over Peter Obi, APC chieftain Eze replies Wike

Ihesiulo Grace 18 November 2024 0

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has accused Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), of undermining the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) zoning policy in the 2023 presidential election. Responding to Wike’s recent claim that Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed and others influenced the party to zone

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Obi suggests ways to tackle exodus of multinationals

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 25 June 2024 0

Mr Peter Obi, Labour Party’s Presidential Candidates in the 2023 General Elections, on Monday suggested ways Nigeria could tackle exodus of multinational companies. The former governor of Anambra State made the suggestions on his X handle. According to Obi, the exodus of multinational companies from Nigeria has cost the nation N95 trillion in the past […]

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2023 Election: Respect wishes of people, CSOs urge Obi

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 10 June 2024 0

…says it’s time to move on By Ukpono Ukpong The Coalition of Civil Society Organisations under the auspices of Middle-Belt Pan Nigerian Forum has urged the Labour Party candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, to respect the outcome of the 2023 Nigerian general elections and move on. In a statement issued by the group’s spokesperson, Dr. Danladi […]

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I am not quitting LP, Obi replies NLC

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 8 April 2024 0

Mr Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), on Sunday, said he would rather work to ensure peace for the party to overcome its present challenges than leave it. Obi stated this in Gombe in an interview with journalists after inaugurating a borehole he donated to Tike Ram Market in Pantami, […]

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Obi at Easter: Victory over death inspires hope of a new Nigeria

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 31 March 2024 0

By Tom Okpe Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, (LP) in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi has urged Christians to see the Easter victory of Jesus Christ, over death as a huge motivation that a new Nigeria is possible. Obi said it is also a strong indication that Nigerians will surmount the existing hardship […]

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Investment in agriculture panacea to insecurity, poverty – Obi

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 25 March 2024 0

Mr Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, says improved investment in agriculture will address the problems of insecurity, poverty, inflation, and food security affecting the country. Obi stated this when he visited Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State, in Birnin Kebbi on Sunday. Describing agriculture as the backbone of Nigeria’s economy, […]