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2027: ‘I’ll walk away if Obi accepts VP slot’ — Pat Utomi
Political economist, Prof. Pat Utomi, has declared his support for Peter Obi’s presidential ambition ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning that he would withdraw his support if the former Anambra State governor accepts a vice-presidential position. Utomi stated this in a post shared on his official X account on Thursday, where he reiterated his position on the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate’s political future and outlined his views on the kind of leadership he…
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Tinubu has abdicated presidency to cabal, APM alleges
The Allied Peoples Movement, APM, has alleged that President Bola Tinubu has abdicated the running of Nigeria to family members, principal aides and other unelected persons, accusing him of lacking the capacity to provide effective leadership. The party said the alleged leadership vacuum was reflected in the administration’s handling of insecurity, the economy and Nigeria’s international engagements, insisting that the country needs a more energetic and hands-on leader ahead of the 2027 presidential election. In…
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Soludo govt makes U-turn, says Peter Obi did well as governor
Anambra State Commissioner for Information and Value Reorientation, Law Mefor, has acknowledged the performance of Peter Obi as governor. Mefor spoke on Thursday during an interview on the 90MinutesAfrica podcast, hosted by Rudolf Okonkwo. He said the scrutiny of Obi’s financial records by the state government was not aimed at undermining his achievements or presidential ambition, noting that the disagreement centred on the former governor’s claim that he left no financial liabilities for successive administrations. According to…
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I will jail anyone who rigs election under my administration – Peter Obi vows
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has vowed that under his administration, anyone who rigs election will go to jail. Obi made this vow on Thursday while fielding questions in an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time, noting that the punishment would apply even where only one vote was involved. He was outlining his position on electoral integrity, opposition politics and democratic governance ahead of the 2027 presidential election. “I’ve said it, and I’ll…
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How God saved me from assassination attempt in 2015 – Gov Otti
Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, on Thursday night gave a detailed account of his journey into politics, saying his decision to serve God sustained him through life-threatening political challenges. Otti spoke at the ‘Abia Solemn Assembly and Covenant Renewal Service’ in Umuahia, organised by the State Government, with the theme, ‘Remembering the Covenant’. He took time to give a vivid account of an attack he described as an “assassination attempt” on him. He said that a…
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₦70,000 wage inadequate for workers — Keyamo
Also addressing the summit, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, urged the government to use windfall oil revenues from international price spikes to cushion rising fuel and living costs. Pointing to oil prices hitting $100 per barrel due to the Strait of Hormuz crisis, Ajaero questioned, “As one of the oil-producing countries, they are making trillions because of the problem in the Strait of Hormuz. You can see that oil was pegged at…
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2027: ‘It’s not the turn of Igbos yet’ — Umahi
Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, said it is not yet the Igbo’s turn to produce Nigeria’s president, insistingthe South East will have its opportunity in the future. Umahi made the statement on Thursday in Benin City while speaking at the ‘Operation Rescue Benin Asaba Road’ event, where he also said President Bola Tinubu should remain in office. “What we are saying is that it is not the turn of Igbos yet. I heard today one…
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I can’t be intimidated – Senator Kingibe fires back at Wike
The Federal Capital Territory Senator, Ireti Kingibe, has fired back at the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, stating that she cannot be intimidated by insults, threats or political pressure. In a post on her verified X handle on Thursday, Senator Kingibe said her responsibility as a senator representing the people of the FCT is to ask questions, demand accountability and defend the constitutional principles upon which Nigeria’s democracy stands. Her comment stemmed from Wike’s outburst, in…
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‘You’re after your pockets’ — Rita Edochie attacks APC supporters, backs Obi, Kwankwaso
Nollywood actress, Rita Edochie, has accused supporters of the All Progressives Congress, APC, of putting their personal interests ahead of the country. Edochie made the claim in a social media post while declaring her support for Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso ahead of the 2027 presidential election. “If you are supporting APC, it means you are just after your pockets not for the betterment of our country Nigeria,” she wrote. The actress also urged Nigerians…
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BREAKING: 2027: Atiku names detained El-Rufai deputy chairman of ADC campaign council
The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has appointed former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai as Deputy Chairman of the party’s Presidential Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 general elections. El-Rufai, who remains in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), was named alongside other members of the campaign council approved by Atiku. The former governor will serve under Kashim Ibrahim-Imam, who was appointed Chairman…
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‘Don’t manipulate 2027 elections’ — Obidient Movement warns Wike
The Obidient Movement has warned the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and other political actors against attempting to manipulate the outcome of the 2027 general elections. The movement issued the warning in a statement on Tuesday in reaction to Wike’s recent comments on the 2023 presidential election, particularly his disclosure that the former Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, G5 governors deliberately stopped Labour Party candidate, Peter Obi, from winning Rivers State. The statement,…
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2027: Obi can’t win, enlightenment will cost him votes — Umahi
Minister of Works, David Umahi, has said the presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, cannot win the 2027 presidential election. Umahi stated this on Tuesday in Abuja while receiving a report from the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, on its nationwide tour of federal roads. The minister urged leaders in the South-East to speak to the people about what he described as the achievements of President Bola Tinubu’s administration in…
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