Tag: peter obi
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former presidential candidate and Labour Party leader Peter Obi has strongly criticized the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) for proposing a salary increase of over 100% for political office holders. In a statement on X, Obi called the move a “shameless grab for more” that reflects the greed and insensitivity of political…
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Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi has proposed a single five-year term for Nigeria’s president during a visit to Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed. Obi argued that this would prevent presidents from focusing on re-election and allow them to concentrate on governance, citing South Korea’s model. He vowed to serve only one term…
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Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has reaffirmed his commitment to serve a four-year term if elected in 2027. In a statement, he emphasized that his vow is sacrosanct and cited examples like John F. Kennedy and Nelson Mandela, who chose to serve just one term to prioritize public service over power. Obi noted…
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Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s management of Nigeria’s economy, accusing him of misrepresenting data to hide worsening economic conditions. Obi referenced Tinubu’s 2022 campaign remark mocking Obi’s focus on statistics, contrasting it with the current reality where Nigeria is now one of the hungriest nations. Obi further claims…
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Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ibrahim Abdullahi, has stated that the party is working on strategies to bring Peter Obi back into its fold. He highlighted that Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, is a valuable asset and a product of the PDP. According to him, Despite electoral…
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Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has explained that his decision to run for a single four-year term in 2027 is to uphold the principle of zoning. He noted that, despite not being enshrined in Nigeria’s constitution, zoning has served as a stabilizer of the country’s political landscape. While this was noted during an…
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Peter Obi, further explained that he is willing to work with members of the newly formed opposition coalition, including those who have served in previous failed governments. According to Obi, the experience of those who have been in failed administrations is valuable because they understand what went wrong. He compared this to hiring individuals from…
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Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has reiterated his support for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as the coalition platform for the 2027 elections aimed at unseating President Bola Tinubu. He emphasized that the coalition prioritizes Nigeria’s best interests and was formed after careful reflection on the country’s current challenges. Obi further highlighted the…
