Peter Obi Archives - Page 3 of 25

Aug

03

2025

Obi Defends One-term Vow: I’ve Never Needed Psychiatric Check or Shrine Oath

News, Opinion, PoliticsCharles Soludo, Peter Obi, Politics

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has responded sharply to recent jibes from Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo, and activist Deji Adeyanju over his one-term presidency vow. Obi maintained that his integrity remains intact, stating he has never been mentally evaluated nor sworn any oath in a shrine. Obi’s rebuttal, released on Sunday, August 3, 2025, through a statement by Ibrahim Umar of the Peter Obi Media Reach (POMR), addressed two indirect attacks: Adeyanju’s remark that even a shrine oath wouldn’t make voters believe Obi, and Soludo’s comment on August 2 that any one-term pledge requires psychiatric scrutiny. Obi…

Jul

24

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Peter Obi Defies Threats, Vows to Return to Edo State

News, PoliticsEdo State, Peter Obi, Politics

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has vowed to return to Edo State despite threats from Governor Monday Okpebholo, who warned that Obi’s safety could not be guaranteed in the state. Speaking to journalists in Awka, Obi dismissed the threats, stating they would not deter him from his mission to support education and healthcare initiatives across Nigeria. Obi made the remarks while visiting his alma mater, Christ the King College (CKC) in Onitsha, where he and other alumni donated N50 million to fund staff quarters and a new administrative building. The former Anambra governor emphasized his commitment to investing…

Jul

22

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Atiku Abubakar Condemns Threats Against Peter Obi, Warns of Authoritarian Governance

News, Opinion, Politics2027, Atiku Abubakar, Next Level, Nigeria, Peter Obi, Politics

Former Vice President and PDP Presidential Candidate in 2023, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has strongly condemned the threat issued by Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, against Labour Party's 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Atiku emphasised that any threat against Obi or any opposition figure is a threat to all, stating, "Let it be known that a threat against Peter Obi or any of us is a threat against ALL of us!" This statement comes after Governor Okpebholo warned Peter Obi not to visit Edo State without seeking proper security clearance, hinting that Obi's safety wouldn't be guaranteed otherwise. Atiku's reaction underscores…

Jul

20

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Unprecedented: Peter Obi Celebrated Across 36 States on 64th Birthday

Lifestyle, Metro, News, Social Issues, SponsoredNext Level, Nigeria, Peter Obi, Politics

Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi was celebrated across all 36 states in Nigeria on his 64th birthday. The celebration was marked by a series of community service events, dubbed "5 Days of Service," organized by the "Obidients," a movement of supporters. The events showcased the commitment of Peter Obi's supporters to actionable social welfare. Free medical outreaches were conducted in various locations, including Elekahia Town in Port Harcourt, while food items were distributed to the less privileged in states like Adamawa and Delta. Empowerment initiatives, such as the distribution of sanitary pads to young girls in Enugu and…

Jul

19

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

CUPP Slams Edo Governor’s Threat Against Peter Obi as ‘Disgraceful Thuggery’

Lifestyle, Metro, News, Politics2027, Next Level, Nigeria, Peter Obi, Politics

The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has condemned Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo’s warning to 2027 presidential aspirant Peter Obi as a “veiled death threat” and an assault on Nigeria’s democratic principles. The governor had cautioned Obi against entering Edo State without prior notification and approval, threatening that Obi’s safety would not be guaranteed and that he would “have himself to blame” if anything happened to him. The warning, issued during an event on Friday, marks the second instance of an All Progressives Congress (APC)-led state cautioning Obi, following a similar directive from Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia. Okpebholo…