Tag: Mr Peter Obi

Still on Peter Obi’s politics of civility

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Still on Peter Obi’s politics of civility By: Arowolo Abimbola Peter Obi’s politics of civility may not always look like the kind of politics that wins in Nigeria. In a political culture where aggression is often mistaken for strength and thuggery confused with strategy, restraint can easily be mocked as weakness. What happened in Benue today should trouble every Nigerian, irrespective of party affiliation. Peter Obi’s convoy was blocked by a group of youths, amid allegations that they were acting at the instance of the state government under Fr. Hyacinth…

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Obi: Police arrest 46 over blockage of movement in Benue

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By Ebere Nnadi  Benue State Police  said the Command has arrested 46 people in connection with the obstruction of the movement of the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, during his visit to the state on Tuesday. The Commissioner of Police, Cletus Nwadiogbu, disclosed this on Wednesday at a press conference in Makurdi, explaining that the arrests followed intelligence-led operations launched shortly after the incident. Nwadiogbu said the command was notified of Obi’s visit at about 5:30pm on Monday, September 7, after which security personnel were…

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NDC, Obidients Chide Benue Govt Over ‘State-Sponsored’ Attack On Obi…Call For Probe

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Photo: Mr Peter Obi By Mandy Park The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and the Obidient Movement Wednesday reacted to the denial of Sir Peter Obi, the party’s presidential candidate, access in to Benue State and the accompanied mob action Tuesday. The party which condemned the action said to have been carried out by suspected thugs had earlier blocked Obi’s convoy on Gboko road while he was attempting to access the State. In a series of videos shared on X by Esther Umoh, Obi’s photographer, the mob was seen chasing the…

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Obi’s Convoy Blocked in Benue, Presidential Candidate Condemns ‘Rascality’

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Photo: Thugs confronting Obi’s convoy security By: Mandy Park The convoy of the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, was reportedly prevented from entering parts of Benue State on Tuesday by a group of suspected political thugs. The incident occurred along Boko Road, near the Air Force Base, as Obi and members of his team attempted to proceed to communities affected by recent killings to pay a condolence visit to victims and their families. According to reports, the suspected thugs, some of whom were allegedly armed…

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Obi Rejects Datti’s Verdict, Says Anambra Record Proves He Can Transform Nigeria

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By Mandy Park Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has dismissed the assessment of his former running mate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, that none of the politicians seeking to unseat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election, including himself, has the capacity to improve Nigeria. Obi, while outlining his vision for the country, said his record as governor of Anambra State demonstrated that he had the experience and capacity to deliver meaningful development if given the opportunity to lead at the federal level. Baba-Ahmed, who was Obi’s…

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NDC Joins Opposition Summit, Backs United Front for 2027

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Photo:  Senator Dickson By: Daniel Kanu The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has joined other major opposition political parties in renewed efforts to build a united political front ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party participated in a high-level opposition summit held on Monday at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja, where political parties and stakeholders deliberated on ways to strengthen cooperation and coordinate their activities ahead of the polls. The NDC delegation was led by its National Chairman, Senator Moses Cleopas, alongside other senior officials of the party.…

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Nigeria Has All It Needs to Prosper, Requires Competent Leadership — Obi

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Photo: Mr Peter Obi By Mandy Park Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has said Nigeria possesses the human and natural resources required to become a prosperous nation, but requires competent, honest and purposeful leadership to harness its enormous potential. Obi made the assertion while participating as a guest and panellist alongside other presidential candidates and representatives at the 66th Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The 2026 NBA conference, themed “Beyond Limits,” was held from August 21…

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2027: Peter Obi Media Office Challenges Tinubu to Engage Nigerians Directly, Reject Proxy Campaigns

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Photo: Peter Obi By Mandy Park The Peter Obi Media Office has challenged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to personally engage Nigerians as he seeks re-election in the 2027 presidential election, warning against what it described as a growing reliance on political surrogates. In a statement issued on Tuesday and signed by its spokesman, Idris Zekeri Jnr, the media office said the President must personally meet Nigerians, defend his administration’s record and answer questions from the electorate rather than rely predominantly on ministers, party officials, governors and other political associates. The…

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” When the People Stand, Democracy Wins,” says Peter Obi on Osun State Poll.

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Photo: Mr Peter Obi By: Mandy Park The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2027 presidential election, Peter Obi, has congratulated Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on his re-election, describing the victory as a significant democratic achievement and a demonstration of the power of the people. Obi, in a statement titled “Osun: When the People Stand, Democracy Wins,” stated that the people of Osun State had “spoken with courage and clarity,” reaffirming that the power to choose their leaders belongs to the people. He noted that…

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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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