By Rafiyat Sadiq Human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju says former President Goodluck Jonathan is the only southern politician capable of defeating President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. In a post on X, Adeyanju said Jonathan still has the constitutional right to contest for another four-year term but expressed doubt that the former leader …
By Rafiyat Sadiq Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has described the newly formed coalition led by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a futile political venture lacking electoral strength. Speaking during an interview on Arise News, the All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain said the coalition is made up of “retired” political figures …
By Rafiyat Sadiq The former minister of information and founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prof. Jerry Gana, says Peter Obi will defeat any northern candidate in the 2027 presidential election if he returns to the PDP. Prof. Gana made this known during an interview on Arise TV’s Prime Time on Wednesday. His …
By Rafiyat Sadiq Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, has once again raised concerns over what he described as Nigeria’s deepening leadership crisis, blaming it as the root cause of the country’s development challenges. Posting on his verified X account (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, Obi titled his remarks “Leadership Failure: Nigeria’s …
By Rafiyat Sadiq A former member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Campaign Council, Abduljabbar Rufai, has revealed that discussions are ongoing between party leaders and former Labour Party presidential candidate Mr Peter Obi as part of efforts to bring him back into the PDP ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking with journalists …
By Rafiyat Sadiq The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has denied reports claiming it asked Mr Peter Obi to step down from the 2027 presidential race. The group also dismissed allegations that it warned northern leaders against supporting the former Anambra State governor. In a statement issued on Tuesday by its National Publicity …
By Rafiyat Sadiq The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has explained why former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi and former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai are yet to become full members of the party. Speaking during a press conference in Abuja over the weekend, the party’s Interim National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, said both …
By Rafiyat Sadiq Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has confirmed his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election, firmly rejecting speculation that he plans to serve as running mate to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar or any other candidate. Obi made his position clear during an appearance on “Sunday Politics”, a Channels Television …
By Rafiyat Sadiq The Labour Party (LP) has issued a dramatic 48-hour ultimatum to its 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, demanding that he resign his membership, following his reported involvement in a new political coalition. In a strongly worded statement on Wednesday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, disavowed any connection to the emerging …
By Rafiyat Sadiq Presidential hopeful and former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi has described the adoption of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as the political platform for the 2027 general elections as a difficult but necessary step in Nigeria's political journey. Obi said the decision was the outcome of serious reflection on the country's challenges …
