Peter Obi Archives - Page 4 of 25

Jul

17

2025

Peter Obi Pays Condolence Visit to Buhari’s Family in Daura; Clarifies Initial Absence

Metro, News, PoliticsPeter Obi, Politics

Peter Obi, the Labour Party's 2023 presidential candidate, visited Daura, Katsina State, to offer his condolences to the family of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari. Obi was spotted at Buhari's Daura residence on Wednesday, a day after the former President was laid to rest. Obi had earlier clarified his absence from the burial ceremony, citing logistical challenges and the unavailability of flights to Katsina. He explained that the airport was closed due to the presence of dignitaries and noted that the mourning period extends until Thursday, adding that his visit on Wednesday was still part of the mourning process.…

Jul

08

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Dangerous Rhetoric: How Reno Omokri’s Reckless Comments May Ignite Ethnic Squabbles.

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

Reno Omokri's latest outburst, attempting to pit Northerners against Peter Obi over his comment on Nnamdi Kanu, is not just irresponsible but also dangerous. At a time when Nigeria needs unity, Reno is fanning the flames of tribal hate with careless words and selfish political motives. While we mourn the loss of all security officers who have died in the line of duty, regardless of their region, exploiting their deaths to push a divisive narrative is low. If another tribal war breaks out in this country due to such reckless comments, history will not forget those who lit the match.…

Jul

08

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Atiku Urged to Support Peter Obi, Become Statesman

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

Prominent international rights activist, Donu Kogbara, has called on former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to support Peter Obi's presidential bid and become a statesman who rallies behind the coalition. According to Kogbara, Atiku, at nearly 80 years old, should transcend personal ambitions and assume a fatherly role in the coalition, leveraging his influence to rally northern votes for Obi. Kogbara believes that Atiku's support would significantly boost the coalition's chances of success, given his strong following in the North. By putting aside competitive aspirations and embracing a statesmanlike role, Atiku could play a pivotal role in shaping Nigeria's future. Kogbara's…

Jun

11

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Abure Warns Peter Obi Against Blackmailing Labour Party Leadership

News, PoliticsJulius Abure, Labour Party, Opinion, Peter Obi, Politics

Julius Abure, factional National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), has issued a stern warning to the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, accusing him of blackmailing the party’s leadership. The warning, conveyed through a statement by the faction’s National Secretary, Alhaji Umar Farouk Ibrahim, on Tuesday, follows Obi’s recent claims that the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led Federal Government has infiltrated the LP, fueling internal crises. In an interview with Arise TV on Monday, Obi alleged that the APC was orchestrating discord within the LP. However, Abure’s faction dismissed these claims, asserting that the party’s challenges stem not from external…

Jun

09

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Peter Obi blames Tinubu’s government for Labour Party crisis.

News, Opinion, Politics2027, Labour Party, Opinion, Peter Obi

Mr Peter Obi has blamed the ongoing conflict within the Labour Party on President Bola Tinubu's administration. Obi was the Labour Party's presidential candidate in the 2023 general election. While answering questions on Arise Television's Morning Show programme on Monday, the former governor of Anambra State made the charge. Obi expressly said that the current administration was responsible for both starting and maintaining the Labour Party's leadership problems. "This is what you always get," he said. Because we currently live in a nation that manufactures lies and propaganda, this is what you always get in Nigeria. “The problem we have…