Mr. Peter Obi Archives

Protest at Nat’l Assembly gate demanding for immediate passage of electoral reform Bill by Legislators in Abuja

Peter AnayoFebruary 9, 2026

by Peter AnayoFebruary 9, 20260389

From left… Human rights activist, Aisha Yusufu; Former Presidential candidate of Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi; Coordinator of the Obedient movement, Yunusa Tanko and other protesters during a protest at the National Assembly gate demanding the immediate passage of the electoral reform Bill by the Legislators, in Abuja today. ......

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Jim Nwobodo endorses Obi’s candidacy, says he’s a respectable candidate acceptable to all

Peter AnayoJanuary 9, 2026

by Peter AnayoJanuary 9, 20260458

COSMAS CHUKWU, Enugu Elder statesman, Senator Jim Nwobodo, has described the 2027 hopeful presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mr. Peter Obi, as a candidate who is respectable and accepted by all. Nwobodo said that Ndigbo deserve a better bargain in Nigeria from what they have......

Obi warns against “Taxing Poverty,” calls for honest, people-centred fiscal policy

Peter AnayoJanuary 3, 2026January 3, 2026

by Peter AnayoJanuary 3, 2026January 3, 20260400

The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has cautioned the Federal Government against what he described as an approach to taxation that deepens poverty rather than promotes prosperity, insisting that sustainable development cannot be achieved by overburdening already struggling citizens. In a statement on Friday, Obi argued that......

Peter Obi refutes fake photos with Donald Trump, M C Oluoma

Peter AnayoSeptember 24, 2025September 25, 2025

by Peter AnayoSeptember 24, 2025September 25, 20250724

.Says he never met with them Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election. In the election, Mr. Peter Obi has debunked pictures circulating on social media which falsely suggest he held meetings with former United States President Donald Trump and Lagos transport union leader, MC Oluomo.......

Peter Obi celebrates Chimamanda Adichie, describes her as a “Literary Giant” and beacon of inspiration

Peter AnayoSeptember 15, 2025

by Peter AnayoSeptember 15, 20250565

Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has joined the global community of letters and admirers across the world to celebrate renowned Nigerian author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, on her birthday. In a goodwill message issued on Saturday, Obi described Adichie—whom he fondly referred to as his “little sister”—as a true......

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Obi visits Ladoja, says Ibadanland key to Nigeria’s human, capital devt

Peter AnayoSeptember 15, 2025September 15, 2025

by Peter AnayoSeptember 15, 2025September 15, 20250614

The 2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr Peter Obi, has underscored the importance of Ibadanland to the human and capital development of the nation. Obi said this when he visited the Olubadan-designate, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, at his Bodija residence on Sunday. He noted that......

Politics

Peter Obi says his 4yr single term vow if elected president remains sacrosanct

Peter AnayoAugust 4, 2025

by Peter AnayoAugust 4, 20250743

The 2023 Presidential Candidate of Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, says a one-term of four years is enough for him to accomplish his ambition of a new Nigeria. According to him, history has shown that positive legacies are in favour of leaders who stay shorter in office. Writing on his X handle......

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ADC, COPDEM flag off grassroot membership mobilization, registration of new members in Ebonyi

Peter AnayoJuly 29, 2025

by Peter AnayoJuly 29, 20250793

JACOB OGODO , Abakaliki African Democratic Congress, ADC and the Coalition for the Protection of Democracy, COPDEM, have flagged off grassroots membership mobilization and registration of new members ahead of the 2027 general election in Ebonyi state. The flag off, which took place at a meeting held at Central......

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Obi Slams Tinubu: “No excuse for skipping Yelwata after massacre”

Peter AnayoJune 20, 2025

by Peter AnayoJune 20, 20250762

COSMAS CHUKWU, Enugu Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, has strongly criticized President Bola Tinubu for failing to visit Yelwata, Benue State, following a massacre in the community, citing poor roads as an unacceptable excuse. In a statement released on Thursday, Obi said......

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Anambra guber: Obi to lead Muoghalu’s campaign – LP

Peter AnayoJune 2, 2025

by Peter AnayoJune 2, 202501448

.Dismisses rumours of Obi dumping party PHIL OKOSE, Onitsha The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, in the 2023 Presidential election, Mr. Peter Obi, will lead the gubernatorial campaign of Chief George Muoghalu, the Anambra State gubernatorial candidate of LP, in the November 8, 2025, election. ......