Tag: Mr Peter Obi

Obi Draws Massive Crowd in Edo Despite Governor Okpebholo’s Earlier Warning

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Photo: Mr Peter Obi By: Mandy Park Former Anambra State Governor and presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, on Wednesday visited Benin City, Edo State, where he was received by a large crowd of supporters and residents despite an earlier warning by Governor Monday Okpebholo concerning his visit to the state. Obi was in the Edo State capital to join Catholic faithful, clergymen, political figures and other dignitaries at the service of songs and other funeral activities held in honour of the late Archbishop of the…

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Obi Loyalist Attacks Adeyanju, Says Activist’s Claim of Being ‘Bigger’ Than Obi Is Absurd

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Photo: Deji Adeyanju By: Mandy Park A fresh political controversy has erupted following a blistering response by Idris Zekeri Jnr to activist and political commentator Deji Adeyanju over comments concerning the political standing of former Anambra State Governor and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Zekeri, a supporter of Obi, described Adeyanju’s reported claim that he was “bigger” than the former governor as an absurd and misplaced comparison, likening it to a “shrimp comparing itself to a whale.” In a statement issued in response to Adeyanju’s remarks, Zekeri…

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EFCC’s fight against corruption mustn’t be tool for political intimidation – Obi

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Photo NDC presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi By Mandy Park Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has warned against using the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) anti-corruption mandate as a tool for political intimidation, saying law enforcement actions must never cast doubt on the credibility of Nigeria’s democratic process. Obi made the remark while reacting to the reported freezing of the Osun State Government’s bank accounts by the ‏Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), just days before the state’s governorship election. Although he reiterated his support for a vigorous…

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Why Peter Obi’s Popularity Defies Nigeria’s Political Playbook

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PHOTO: Mr Peter Obi By: Daniel Kanu Truth be told, I have been amazed by Mr Peter Obi’s growing and massive influence in Nigerian politics today. What surprises me most is that he keeps rising despite intense and virulent attacks from political rivals, especially the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), and its array of paid agents, propagandists, and hatchet aides. Obi, despite all attempts to intimidate and malign him, has remained Nigeria’s unbowed voice. His popularity has continued to outlast attacks and every calculated effort to weaken him. The former…

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Obi Decries President Tinubu’s Silence Amid National Challenges

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PHOTO: Mr Peter Obi By: Ndidi Okafor Former presidential candidate and Labour Party leader, Mr. Peter Obi, has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over what he described as the President’s silence in the face of mounting national challenges confronting Nigerians. Obi, in a statement released on Monday, expressed concern that the Federal Government has not provided clear, consistent communication on critical issues such as economic hardship, insecurity, and the rising cost of living. He argued that effective leadership requires regular engagement with citizens, especially during difficult times. According to him,…

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