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The Digest: Amid a wave of high-profile defections to the ruling party, former presidential candidate Peter Obi has pushed back against fears of Nigeria becoming a one-party state, asserting that no region can be "captured" by a political party simply because its governor switches allegiance...

The Digest: Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has sharply criticized the Tinubu administration's economic policies, citing a World Bank report indicating over 50 million Nigerians have fallen into poverty since 2023, and calling for urgent, people-centered strategies to address the...

The Digest: Labour Party's Peter Obi has formally denied reports of forming a 2027 electoral alliance with former President Goodluck Jonathan. Obi's media aide clarified that while the two leaders maintain a cordial relationship and have discussed the "state of the nation," their interactions...

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has undertaken a pilgrimage to Rome, seeking divine intervention for Nigeria. According to his statement on X, the Labour Party leader used the Catholic Church's Jubilee Year to "take Nigeria’s situation to God," praying for unity, peace, and the emergence...

The Digest: Peter Obi urges a foundational reset. The Labour Party stalwart has called on INEC to pre-emptively verify the academic credentials of all candidates, framing it as a non-negotiable step for credible elections. Key Points: Peter Obi commended ex-Minister Uche Nnaji's...

The Digest: Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has staked a bold claim to political supremacy in the South-East, declaring himself the region's "most important politician" while dismissing comparisons with the Labour Party's Peter Obi. Key Points: The Abia North Senator refused to discuss Peter Obi on...

The Digest: Peter Obi has firmly responded to critics who demean his supporters, known as Obidients, as "classless street urchins." According to Vanguard, the former presidential candidate stated that his politics is built on solidarity with ordinary Nigerians Key Points: Obi’s response was...

The Digest: Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, has strongly criticized former presidential candidate Peter Obi, questioning his capacity to govern Nigeria after his tenure in Anambra State. Speaking to journalists in Abuja, Akume contrasted Obi's record with President...

The Digest: The political battle lines are being drawn not just around candidates, but around the very process of selecting them. According to The PUNCH, supporters of Peter Obi have responded to Atiku Abubakar's political positioning, declaring that their principal would never participate in...

The Digest: In a significant show of cross-party support, former presidential candidate Peter Obi has declared he will personally join the campaign trail for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate in the upcoming Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) election. The pledge signals a...

The Digest: Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has declared that Nigeria has been "greatly diminished" under the All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing the ruling party of incompetent and corrupt leadership. His critique framed the nation's journey as a descent from a promising start...

The Digest: The Lagos State Government has issued a sharp rebuttal to Peter Obi, asserting that his criticism of the Trade Fair Complex demolition was based on misinformation and that the demolished structures lacked valid state approval. Key Points: The Lagos government stated Peter Obi is...

The Digest: Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has condemned the demolition of plazas at the Lagos International Trade Fair Complex, stating it was carried out without due process. Visiting the site with other lawmakers, Obi framed the action as an economic injustice that destroys...

The Digest: Ibadan-based broadcaster Oriyomi Hamzat slammed Peter Obi for calling the new Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, his "dear brother," a move he called an insult to Yoruba culture. The resulting public debate reveals how deeply rooted parties navigate storms not just of...

The Digest: Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has responded to mounting criticism over his use of "dear brother" in addressing the newly crowned Olubadan of Ibadan, explaining the term reflects personal affection and respect rather than protocol violation. The clarification comes amid...

The Digest: Former presidential aide Reno Omokri has launched a pointed critique against Peter Obi, questioning the Labour Party leader's diplomatic acumen over his use of "my dear brother" in a congratulatory message to the newly installed Olubadan of Ibadan. The controversy highlights the...

The Digest: Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has strongly criticized Adamawa local government chairmen for sponsoring their wives' trip to Turkey with public funds, describing the N600 million expenditure as a "mockery of governance" that prioritizes frivolities over critical public...

The Digest: In a significant political pronouncement, Works Minister Dave Umahi has asserted that the South-East region, particularly his home state of Ebonyi, will support President Bola Tinubu's reelection bid in 2027, explicitly rejecting the influence of Peter Obi's Obidient Movement in...

The Obidient Movement has indicated that Peter Obi will undertake broad consultations before formally switching to the African Democratic Congress, responding to the ADC's directive for coalition members to resign from their former parties. The statement highlights ongoing negotiations within...

The Digest: Political leaders in Southeast Nigeria are divided over Peter Obi’s proposal for a single five-year presidential term, with some endorsing it as a focused approach to governance and others dismissing it as a political gimmick. The Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate argues...