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Peter Obi Visits Kaduna Airstrike Victims, Demands Iinvestigation

Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate during the 2023 general election has demanded for investigation after a drone attack by the military killed innocent villagers in Kaduna State.
Obi made the plea following the recent ‘unintentional’ military airstrike at Tudun Biri village in the Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
The former governor of Anambra paid a visit to the victims on Tuesday, December 12, at Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital.
According to him, there has been sixteen unintentional military bombs in the nation so far, resulting in the deaths of over 500 people.
He added that the federal government has done nothing to stop these disasters from happening again.
To forestall future occurence, the former governor urged the government to assist the armed forces.
Obi pointed out that addressing the current and future security threats facing the country requires sufficient resources for the armed forces.
He was in favour of the establishment of a foundation to provide for the victims of the Tudun Biri drone assault, especially those who have been left orphaned by the event, and he also backed requests for a probe into the military air strike.
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Fatal Mistakes Like This Leave Indelible Trauma On The Families – Peter Obi Reacts to Bombing of Villagers by Nigerian Army

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, in the last general elections has prayed for the families of villagers mistakenly bombed by the Nigerian Army.
Recall that the military bombed Tudun Biri village in Kaduna State killing many innocent people.
Reacting on Twitter on Tuesday, Obi said such collateral damage is unacceptable.
The former Anambra State governor urged the military to exercise utmost caution and professionalism to avoid such kind of embarrassment to both the military and the country.
According to him, “any incident that leads to harm or loss of lives of the innocent people they are meant to protect should be avoided”.
 
While commiserating with families that lost their loved ones, Obi prayed God to grant the dead eternal rest and quick healing to the injured.
 
“I read with sadness, the devastating reports of the accidental bombing of Tudun Biri Village in the Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, by a Nigerian Army craft that mistook the villagers for terrorists.
 
“The lethal incident left death tolls reported to have risen to 80 persons, with several others injured. While our military continues to fight impressively against insecurity in many parts of the country, they must exercise utmost caution and professionalism to avoid this kind of embarrassment to both the military and the country. Any incident that leads to harm or loss of lives of the innocent people they are meant to protect should be avoided.
 
“Even though the mishap is one too many, the security agencies should work with reliable human intelligence reports on ground before any offensive attack to avoid innocent casualties as has been reported in this case,” Obi said.
 
”Fatal mistakes like this leave indelible trauma on the families who have lost their loved ones to this ugly and unfortunate mishap. I sincerely commiserate with families that lost their loved ones. And to the dead, I pray God Almighty to forgive their sins and grant them eternal rest, and quick healing to the injured. We pray that such a mistake leading to a sorrowful outcome, as this, never happens again in our country.
 
”It is regrettable that the problem of insecurity in our nation has persisted for so long that we are now paying such unintended human costs as collateral damage.”
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It Is The Annual Salary Of About 3,000 Professors – Peter Obi Slams FG’s Plan to Use N15bn For Construction Of Vice President’s House

Presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP) in the last general election, Peter Obi has lashed out at the Federal Government for budgetting N15 billion for the construction of a new residence for the Vice President.
He said such a move is shocking and disheartening, considering the many challenges facing the nation.
According to him, the N2.5 billion and N3 billion included in the Supplementary Budget for renovating the Vice President’s residence in Abuja and Lagos means that he already has a residence.
Obi frowned against budgeting a total of N20.5 billion, when added together, for the accommodation of the Vice President at a time when more people are falling into poverty and not knowing where their next meal will come from.
In a statement via his X handle on Monday, the former Anambra State governor opined that the country needs leaders who show compassion and wre willing to sacrifice for common progress and development.
He wrote, “Even as I am still studying the 2024 fiscal budget as presented to the National Assembly last week, I cannot wait as I am compelled to ask: what is exactly wrong with us as a country?

 
“I ask this question because it is hard for me to understand some of the recent happenings in our nation in these critical times. The recent news about a budget provision of N15 billion for the construction of a new residence for the Vice President is both shocking and disheartening, considering the many important challenges facing our nation. Just recently, in the Supplementary Budget, the sum of N2.5 billion was included for the renovation of the Vice President’s residence in Abuja, which means that he already has a residence.
 
“Again, during the budget presentation, I heard the sum of N3 billion was allocated for the renovation of the Vice President’s residence in Lagos. If we total all these sums, we would have budgeted the sum of N20.5 billion for the housing of the Vice President at this critical time when we are not just the world’s poverty capital but more people are falling into poverty, with so many Nigerians not knowing where their next meal will come from. Our health facilities have collapsed, and unemployment is skyrocketing.
 
“I am convinced that 99.9% of Nigerians can only dream of living in the current residence of the Vice President. Several people employed in the universities are not being paid. Just to give an example, the salary of a professor in a Nigerian university is about N400,000, which without removing tax is about N5 million a year. What we have budgeted for the housing of the Vice President, who is already luxuriously housed, is, therefore, the annual salary of about 3000 professors! This is the finance needed to develop the much-needed human capital.
 
“The budget of N5 billion for student loans, which is yet to be disbursed, is only a tiny percentage of the cost of the Vice President’s new home. We are projecting to use four times the amount for educating ALL Nigerian indigent students to house the Vice President, and we are being told there is nothing wrong with us. I am sure the major teaching hospitals in Nsukka, Lagos, Ibadan, and Zaria did not receive this much capital vote in the budget this year. We have had leaders that were exemplary in the past.
 
“Most Nigerians may not know that the popular 1004 flats in Lagos were land allocated for the building of a Presidential Mansion for the then Head of State, General Murtala Mohammed.
 
“He sternly turned down the offer and instructed that the land should be used to build blocks of flats for civil servants. That is the kind of sacrificial leadership worth emulating. Our leaders must, therefore, stop the recklessness and insensitivity to the plight of the masses.
 
“We need leaders who show compassion and are willing to sacrifice for common progress and development. Such compassionate and frugal leaders are critical in our journey to the New Nigeria.”
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Peter Obi Attends Commonwealth Summit In London (Photos)

Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), attended theTrade and Investment Summit organised by the Commonwealth in London, the United Kingdom.

In a statement via his official X handle on Tuesday, Obi said the summit allowed him to speak on how Africa is greatly endowed as the world’s second-largest and second-most-populous continent and a continent of incredible richness.

The former Governor of Anambra State said Nigeria could earn more from agriculture than from oil if the government invested in the vast uncultivated lands in the North.

Obi stated that even with the immense potential and opportunities in Africa, many challenges remain related to the widespread leadership failures on the continent.

With its long years of experience in political leadership in Africa, the LP flagbearer urged the Commonwealth to partner with and support Africa to instil accountable and responsible political leadership.

 

 

He wrote: “Yesterday, I had the honour of speaking at the Commonwealth-organized Trade and Investment Summit in London, themed, “Harnessing the African Opportunity”, a topic of immense importance and promise.

“The event provided me with the ample opportunity to elucidate how Africa is greatly endowed, being the second largest and second-most-populous continent of the world and a continent of incredible richness, not just in terms of its natural resources but also its human capital, with a population of over 1.4 billion people.

“A youthful and dynamic workforce with the largest concentration of working age population of about 1.1 billion people, with an abundance of natural resources ranging from minerals to over 874 million hectares of arable land for agricultural revolution, positions Africa as a key player in the global economy.

“While every socio-economic sector in Africa presents immense potential and opportunities, I used just four sectors – Technology, Entertainment, Natural Resources, and Agriculture to further illustrate the emerging opportunities of this great continent, I mentioned that Africa is not just catching up, but innovating its areas.

“From fintech (financial technology) solutions that address financial inclusion to mobile technologies that leapfrog traditional infrastructure. Africa is proving to be a hub of innovation. It is creating new opportunities for entrepreneurs and businesses, including more access to education and healthcare.

“Africa is home to a litany of natural resources, including oil, gas, minerals, and timber. For instance, 40% of the gold and 90% of chromium and platinum deposits in the world are in Africa. The largest deposits of the world’s cobalt, diamond, platinum, and uranium are also in Africa.

The richest country in the world in terms of mineral and natural resources is The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) with an estimated value of over $24 trillion, including the largest deposits of coltan and cobalt. The DRC picture can be extrapolated for many other African countries.

“Recent studies show that Africa has 60 per cent of the world’s uncultivated arable lands and that Africa’s food and agriculture market could increase from its present amount of less than US$300 billion a year to over US$1 trillion a year by 2030.

“The same studies show that with agriculture at the core of Africa’s economic transformation, the continent has the potential to become a global agricultural powerhouse and a net exporter of food. However, this can only be achieved if the right combination of policies is implemented.

“I have always maintained that Nigeria can earn more from agriculture than from oil if we invest in the vast uncultivated lands in the North. However, even with the immense potential and opportunities in Africa, many challenges remain related to the widespread leadership failures on the continent.

“Africa is home to many people living in extreme poverty and multi-dimensional poverty. Despite these challenges, there is a growing belief that Africa can be on the cusp of a major transformation with the opportunities that abound if the right reforms are pursued.

“I urged the Commonwealth, with its long years of experience in political leadership in Africa, to partner with and support Africa to instil Accountable and responsible political leadership, which has remained the most critical requirement for the harnessing of the immense opportunities in Africa for the benefit of Africa, the Commonwealth, and the global economy. I remain hopeful for a New Africa and a New Nigeria.”

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Peter Obi Visits Alma Mater, Christ the King College In Anambra (Photos)

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the last general elections has paid a visit to his alma mater, Christ the King College in Onitsha.
He visited the school to celebrate its 90th Founders Day.
The former Anambra State governor shared this in a post on his X handle on Sunday, November 26, stating that the college has stood as a beacon of discipline, knowledge, moral integrity, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
Obi’s tweet read,
“The College has, since its inception, produced the first two Nigerian Cardinals of the Catholic Church, several bishops, both catholic and Anglican, four supreme court justices and other judges; three governors; many respected senior advocates of Nigeria and legal luminaries; respected academicians, captains of industries and many men of high value in society.
 
“I wish to express my profound gratitude to the founding fathers, the pioneer teachers, the previous and current School Management, and all those who have dedicated themselves to the noble cause of education at Christ The King College over the years.
 
“Their tireless efforts have set the College on a path of continuous growth, academic distinction, and moral uprightness.
 
“I leveraged the opportunity of this great event to encourage the students, teachers, and management of the College to persist in their pursuit of academic excellence and moral development.
 
“And to all Nigerians, I encourage us to continue to prioritize investment in education which remains a critical contributor to national development and will help us to build the New Nigeria of our dreams. Ours is a land of Possibility”.
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Spending N60 Billion For The Purchase of SUV For About 400 Legislators Is a Continuation of the troubling trend in our nation – Peter Obi

Peter Obi, Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, has criticized National Assembly lawmakers for planning to purchase SUVs worth N60bn.

 

He described it as the “continuation of the troubling trend in our nation”.

 

According to Obi, the federal government has continued to overlook investing in critical sectors in the country, adding that one third of that amount, with proper negotiation, would have given the legislators locally manufactured SUV vehicles which would also help boost the Nigerian economy, create and retain jobs.

 

 

The presidential candidate also recalled how he cancelled an order for bulletproof cars during his time as Governor of Anambra state.

 

Obi said in a statement;

 

“The recent expenditure of N60 billion for the purchase of SUV vehicles for about 400 legislators is a continuation of the troubling trend in our nation today. We have continued to abandon the critical areas of development measurement while expending scarce resources on needless luxury and creating comforts for those elected to serve the people.

 

“Our primary healthcare, which is the foundation of health, a critical development index measure, has collapsed, leading to our surpassing India, a country 7 times our population, in infant mortality, a very saddening situation. To allocate such a huge amount, which is more than what we allocated to our primary health care, is nothing but troubling. One third of that amount, with proper negotiation, would have given them locally manufactured SUV vehicles from Innoson Motors, PAN or any local auto assembly plant, to help boost our economy and create and retain jobs.

 

“Upon my being sworn in as the then Governor of Anambra State, I observed that our State High Court Judges, State Government Permanent Secretaries and newly appointed State Commissioners had no vehicles. Anambra State Government had then ordered for two bullet proof SUV vehicles for my use. I cancelled the order and used the same money to negotiate a concessionary pricing with Peugeot Automobiles to supply us Sixty 406 vehicles which were enough for all the cabinet members including myself and my deputy governor. We used the vehicles for our first tenure and were able to commence the work of doing more in the areas of health, education and lifting people out of poverty.

 

“Nobody would contemplate this kind of expenditure under my administration. I urge all involved to depart from this path of wastage of public resources. A more prudent and transparent Nigeria is possible. -PO”

 

 

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2023 Supplementary Budget Pragmatic Response to Economic Challenges – FG Replies Obi

The federal government has replied Peter Obi, the presidential candidates of Labour Party in the 2023 election after he criticised the 2023 supplementary budget.
Obi had slammed FG over plans to spend billions of naira on a presidential yacht and the purchase of cars worth billons of naira for the first lady.
Reacting, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, said the budget is a bold and pragmatic response to address the current economic challenges.
Idris stated this in a statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Mr Rabiu Ibrahim, on Thursday in Abuja.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that President Bola Tinubu, on Nov. 8, signed the 2023 supplementary budget into law.
However, Mr Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, claimed that the 2023 supplementary budget was insensitive.
The Minister admonished Obi to take the time and effort to acquaint himself with the details of the N2.17 trillion 2023 Supplementary Budget.
He said that highlights of the budget included allocations for essential sectors, including security, agriculture and food security, works and housing, wage increases for workers, student loan scheme, and social safety nets, among others.
 
“All these aimed at strengthening the country’s economic foundation and improving the living conditions of Nigerians.
 
“The broad provisions in the supplementary budget is a reflection of President Tinubu’s strong desire and eagerness to support the vital functions of government.
 
“These include addressing urgent security needs, and fast-track the country’s recovery process from the economic impact occasioned by the removal of fuel subsidy,” he said.
Idris urged the opposition to be informed and balanced in the exercise of their right to differing opinions and refrain from misrepresentation of facts for political gains.
He said the supplementary budget was derived from the active engagement and consultations with relevant stakeholders who ensured that the budgetary provisions aligned with the needs and expectations of Nigerians.
“In line with President Tinubu’s inclination to accountability and transparency in government expenditure, all items in the supplementary budget have been meticulously scrutinised to ensure efficient utilisation of public funds,” he added.
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Tinubu: Supreme Court Willfully Condoned Constitutional Breaches – Peter Obi Blows Hot

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP has lamented the decision of the Supreme Court to uphold the election of President Bola Tinubu.
According to him, the Apex Court willfully condoned breaches of the constitution, with regards to established qualifications and prerequisites for candidates in presidential elections.
The former Anambra State governor added that the Supreme Court did not only exhibit a disturbing aversion to public opinion, it abandoned its responsibility as the court of law and policy.
 
“Highly permit me to make some few comments on the recent judgement of the Supreme Court, the highest court in Nigeria.
 
“As someone who has benefited from the ruling of the Supreme Court on an electoral matter, after a period of deep and sober reflection, I have decided to personally and formally react to the recent judgement as most Nigerians have.
 
“The cause we are confronted with are issues of national interest.
 
“Legal issues aside, the Supreme Court exhibited a disturbing aversion to public opinion, just as they abandoned its responsibility as the court of law and policy.
 
“It’s therefore with great despair that I observed that the decision of the court contradicts the overwhelming evidence of election rigging, false claim of technical glitch, substantial non-compliance to the rules set by INEC for itself, as well as a matter of perjury, identify theft and forgery that has been brought to life in the cause of election matter.
 
“These are hefty allegations that should not have been treated with levity.
 
“The Supreme Court judgement willfully condoned breaches of the constitution relative to established qualifications and prerequisites for candidates in presidential elections,” he said
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Why I Was Absent at Supreme Court — Peter Obi

Peter Obi has explained his absence during Supreme Court’s ruling on his appeal against President Bola Tinubu’s election.
Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party at the February 25 general elections gave an explanation on Monday.
He explained his absence at the Supreme Court, saying he was unable to attend due to a pre-arranged international commitment.
The former governor of Anambra State made this known at the World Press Conference held at the LP campaign headquarters in Abuja.
He said, “About a fortnight ago, I was traveling abroad on a prior scheduled engagement when I received the notice that the Supreme Court would give judgment on 26th October 2023 on our challenge to the ruling of the Presidential Election Petitions Court. That judgment has since been delivered as scheduled.
 
“The leadership of the Labour Party has already pronounced its position on the judgment. As someone who has previously benefited from the rulings of the Supreme Court on electoral matters, I have, after a period of deep and sober reflection, decided to personally and formally react to the recent judgment as most Nigerians have. Because we are confronted with very weighty issues of national interest, I will speak forthrightly.”
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Peter Obi’s Appeal Dismissed By The Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has dismissed the appeal filed by Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party.

According to the apex court, the appeal lacks merit.

The seven-man panel led by Justice Inyang Okoro held that the appeal lacked merit and “is hereby dismissed”.

Obi, in his notice of appeal, implored the highest court to overturn the PEPT’s September 6 decision, which upheld President Tinubu’s victory.

But the panel in a unanimous judgment on Thursday held that the appeal lacked merit and ought to be dismissed.

Giving ruling, the Supreme Court said:

“Double nomination ought not to have come to this Court. The Court cannot sit and begin to explain when this man resigned and when there was a fresh Primary.

There is an end to litigation. The issue of double nomination was rested in May.

All other grounds were dealt with in the Atiku’s appeal and apply to this mutantis mutandis.

This appeal lacks merit.”

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