Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, on Sunday clarified his comments barring Peter Obi from coming into the state without clearance, saying it was not a threat but a directive on issues of protocol. He, however, said there are moral and spiritual issues to giving, which are not supposed to be issues for publicity. Recall…
Supporters of the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Mr Peter Obi, popularly known as the ‘Obidients’, in Abia State, have urged former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, to shelve his rumoured presidential ambition in 2027, and throw his weight behind Obi to pick the presidential ticket of the African American Congress, ADC….
The Labour Party (LP) caucus in the house of representatives has condemned comments made by Monday Okpebholo, governor of Edo, regarding the safety of Peter Obi, the party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections. Okpebholo, during a public event on Friday, warned that Obi must not visit Edo without prior security clearance, alleging that violence…
The Kaduna State Police Command has issued a security advisory, warning against a planned political rally by supporters of former presidential candidate Mr. Peter Obi, scheduled to hold in honour of his birthday. According to a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Mansir Hassan, the Command received credible intelligence suggesting that the…
The constitution of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has ruled out former Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, from contesting under its platform in the 2027 general elections. Obi, who has backed the ADC and is widely speculated to be eyeing another run for the presidency, remains a registered member of the Labour Party….
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has cautioned a former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, against visiting the state without informing him. Governor Okpebholo said Obi’s security in Edo State was not guaranteed. He said the former Labour Party presidential candidate should take whatever happened to him anytime he (Obi) visits Edo without informing…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has revealed ongoing efforts to woo former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, back to its ranks ahead of the 2027 general elections. Ibrahim Abdullahi, Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, made this known on Thursday during an interview on Arise News. “Peter Obi is our product, and the PDP…
The Anambra State Government has refuted recent claims by former Governor Peter Obi that SABMiller, a multinational beverage company, was the state’s highest taxpayer during his administration. The state government described Obi’s assertions as misleading and lacking in factual accuracy, urging the public to disregard what it termed “half-truths.” In a statement issued on Thursday,…
The Director-General of the Obidient Movement, Yunusa Tanko, has revealed that the former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, will contest the 2027 presidential election regardless of getting the opposition coalition ticket or not. GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the national opposition coalition group has endorsed the Action Democratic Congress, (ADC), as the party for…
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has explained the reason behind his absence at the burial of former President Muhammadu Buhari, which was held in Daura on Tuesday. Speaking on the sidelines of the Fidau prayers held in honour of the late president on Wednesday, Obi stated that logistical challenges prevented him…