Peter Obi Archives - Page 21 of 25

Oct

02

2022

Why Nigerians should look beyond Atiku, Tinubu in 2023 –Adebanjo

News, Politics2023, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Personality, Peter Obi, Politics

The leader of the Yoruba socio-cultural group, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, assesses Nigeria at 62, the regime of the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), and discusses the group’s support for the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in this interview with DANIEL AYANTOYE Some people are of the view that there is nothing to celebrate after 62 years of independence, given the current state of the country. What’s your view on this? There’s nothing to celebrate and for me, I am very sad. This is not the Nigeria that I fought for. This is not the Nigeria that we were enjoying…

Oct

02

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

APC’s Keyamo, PDP’s Omokri react to Obidients’ rallies

Lifestyle, Metro, Opinion, PoliticsLabour Party, Metro, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Peter Obi, Politics, Reno Omokri

A former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri, has said that the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has disrupted the political space in the country. Omokri, a staunch supporter of the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, stated this late Saturday in reaction to the rallies held across the country by the supporters of Obi for the 2023 presidential election. Describing the rallies as great achievements, he noted that the Obidient movement should not be disregarded by anyone who was politically conscious. “The Obidient rallies at Festac and Amuwo were amazing. They are…

Oct

01

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

OBI-Dients hold successful rallies across Nigeria cities.

Lifestyle, Metro, PoliticsLabour Party, Metro, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Peter Obi, Politics

Supporters of Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi have commenced their rallies in major cities in the country. The LP candidate supporters known as ‘Obidients’ converged at strategic places in Lagos, Kaduna, Abia, Edo, amongst other states in Nigeria. The rallies coincided with Nigeria’s 62nd Independence Day Anniversary being marked on Saturday. In Lagos, the supporters started the walk from the Admiralty Junction moving through the major road in Lekki. They made stops at every junction waving flags, banners and other paraphernalia as they rally towards Jakande, Elegushi axis, an apparent move to avoid confrontation with the police already stationed…

Oct

01

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

Nigeria At 62: Arise O Compatriots, OBI-dience Is Better Than Sacrifice.

Metro, News, Opinion, Politics2023, Chris Nwaokobia, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Peter Obi, Politics

Curiously the first words of our National Anthem ARISE, O COMPATRIOTS, NIGERIA'S CALL OBEY were configured for a time as this. Curiously those deep words are perhaps gaining the most fervency since Nigeria chose that National Anthem, and the reason for this fervency is the Movement across Nigeria that is called The OBIDIENTS. Folks, something huge is happening across the nation. And curiously after 62years of Independence, our nation is clearly at the throes of authentic independence from the many troubles with Nigeria. I was born 11 years after Nigeria's Independence from Britain, I have all my life seen administrations…

Sep

19

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

Why Obi Can’t Solve Nigeria’s Security Challenges — Oshiomhole

Metro, Opinion, Politics2023, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Oshiomhole, Peter Obi, Politics, Security

A former national chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Adams Oshiomhole, has said that the Labor Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi failed to address insecurity in Anambra State as Governor, thus he lacks the capacity to address insecurity in Nigeria. Mr. Oshiomole made this claim on Sunday while speaking at the APC Youth Summit in Abuja. Obi, who was governor of Anambra state from 2006 to 2014, has vowed to prioritize fighting insecurity and fixing the economy if he is elected president next year. The former governor is remarkably popular with young Nigerians on social media despite his record as…