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2027: Goodluck Jonathan And Peter Obi Hold Closed-Door Meeting In Abuja

Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, held a private meeting with former President Goodluck Jonathan in Abuja on Thursday.

Obi, who disclosed the visit in a post on his official X handle on Thursday, described Jonathan as his ”elder brother, a statesman, and leader,” adding that they had a fruitful meeting and discussed the state of the nation.

“Today in Abuja, I met with my very dear elder brother, statesman, and leader, former President Goodluck Jonathan. We had a fruitful closed-door meeting and discussed the state of our dear nation,” Obi wrote.

Although details of the meeting were not made public, the development comes amid ongoing conversations about Nigeria’s political direction and the state of governance under President Bola Tinubu’s administration

Jonathan, who led Nigeria between 2010 and 2015, has in recent years positioned himself as a mediator in national and continental issues, particularly in conflict resolution and democratic strengthening efforts across Africa.

Obi, on his part, has continued to engage stakeholders following his strong showing in the 2023 elections, where he came third behind Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress and Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party.

The meeting is the latest in Obi’s series of consultations with key political figures as discussions around Nigeria’s future political realignments intensify.

Attempts to obtain clarification from Obi’s former campaign spokesman, Dr Yunusa Tanko, and leaders of the Obidient Movement were unsuccessful as calls and messages went unanswered.

Thursday’s meeting is the latest in Obi’s string of high-level engagements, signalling what observers believe could be the early stirrings of a new political coalition.

Speculations became rife of Jonathan’s possible return after the Peoples Democratic Party zoned its 2027 presidential ticket to the South.

There have also been reports that the PDP had been wooing Obi to return to the party, as he is seen as major force capable of challenging President Bola Tinubu in 2027.

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You Boast About Excess Revenue, But Retirees Are Protesting Over Unpaid Gratuities, Pensions – Peter Obi Blasts Tinubu

Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections has lambasted President Bola Tinubu over failure to pay salaries and gratuities of retirees.
Speaking in a post on his official X handle on Thursday, Obi urged the federal government to show sensitivity and compassion to the suffering masses by deploying resources to critical areas that will help to create jobs to alleviate the people’s hardships.
Obi, who lamented that critical economic players and their associated institutions were undergoing a serious dearth of funds, stressed that some of them were even protesting as they could not meet their banks’ and staff needs.
 
“Why are retired public servants, including service men and women who have risked their lives for the nation, still protesting over unpaid gratuities and pensions?
 
“It is shameful that those who built this nation with their sweat, those who defended it with their lives, and those who have fulfilled their contractual obligations are reduced to begging for what is rightfully theirs, even after the government boasts of excess revenue,” he wrote.
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Peter Obi: Even The President Does Not Do This Monthly Show Of Shame – Obidient Movement Lambasts Wike

The Obidient Movement has lambasted the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.
The group was reacting to Wike’s warning to the Peoples Democratic Party against fielding former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi in the 2027 election.
Speaking during his monthly media parley, Wike had warned the party that presenting Obi as the PDP’s candidate could “create problems for the party.”
Wike claimed that Obi’s return would only deepen the party’s troubles, arguing that the former Anambra State governor lacked political integrity, having previously described the PDP as “rotten.”
Speaking to Punch, Obi’s former campaign spokesman and National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide, Yunusa Tanko, faulted Wike’s frequent attacks, describing them as an obsession.
Tanko said, “It is quite surprising. These continuous media parleys that Wike hosts every month are becoming worrisome. Is it the duty of the FCT minister to do so, or does he prefer to waste taxpayers’ money?
 
“He is not the Governor of the FCT or the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. He is just a minister. Even the President does not do this monthly show of shame. That is what I will call it.
 
“Instead of him giving a monthly account of the money given to him as the FCT minister, he is busy engaging in trivial issues, which are political and not even part of his schedule of duty.
 
“His particular references to Peter Obi, continuously, seem to be a way to always be in the limelight and act as if he has credibility. He is obsessed with this man all the time. Every month, you must speak about him. It is totally unacceptable. Peter Obi does not even bother whether he exists or not.”
 
Tanko further accused Wike of using government funds to pursue personal grudges rather than focus on his duties.
 
“We are only focusing on what he wants to do for the people, pulling them out of poverty, changing the narrative, talking about health and security, and challenging the government where they are wrong.
 
“I think there will be a time when he will be held accountable for the people’s funds that he is using to malign individuals he has no business with daily.
 
“These continuous media parleys should be discarded, and the media should not continue to gratify them. If he is accounting for what is already in his coffers and seeing what he is doing, it is understandable. But this one now, he is just engaging in political brouhaha, which is totally unacceptable,” he stated.
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Mockery of Democracy – Peter Obi Blasts Rivers LG Poll

Former Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi has reacted to the just concluded Local Governments’ election in Rivers State.
He described the election as a “mockery of democracy.”
Obi stated this on Sunday via his X page.
He said the conduct of the election was rascality taken too far.
According to him, when a Sole Administrator, illegally appointed conducts an election that should empower the people, it is not democracy but outright desecration of its very foundation.
The former Anambra state governor added that such actions are unconstitutional, legally untenable, and morally indefensible.
He added that the actions send a dangerous message that the rule of law can be discarded at the whim of those in power.
“But the truth remains unshaken: illegality can never give birth to legitimacy. Any structure erected on a foundation of lawlessness is a danger to both the state and the people.
 
“Nigeria cannot afford to continue on this perilous path. We cannot pretend to practise democracy while silencing the will of the people – especially at the grassroots, where democracy matters most,” he wrote.
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Nigeria Now a K!lling Field, Over 10,000 Deaths Under Tinubu’s Watch — Peter Obi

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, in the 2023 election, Mr Peter Obi has described Nigeria as a k!lling field.
According to him, under President Bola Tinubu’s watch, over 10,000 Nigerians have been k!lled across Nigeria by non-state actors.
Quoting figures released by Amnesty International, he said over 10,000 lives have been lost to terrorists, bandits and other criminal gangs in just two years.
In a post on his official X handle yesterday, Obi said: “We can’t stop bemoaning the unending killing in the country. Despite not being at war, the killing, abduction and banditry incidents in our country continue to be daily and increasing at a worrisome rate.
 
“The recent attack in Okigwe, Imo State, that claimed the lives of many, with so many others still missing and feared dead, reflects once again, the alarming insecurity reality in our dear country.
 
“Over the weekend, I read in the dailies that Amnesty International warned that the Nigerian government is emboldening bandits through its “stunning failure” to protect citizens.
 
“They described the week as a bloody one, recording several deaths across various parts of the country, including the massacre of over 50 worshippers in a mosque in Katsina, the abduction of over 60 people in the same Katsina State, and the killing of over 15 farmers in Mangu, Plateau State, which displaced more than 200 families in just days. All of these in a single week in the country.
 
“Amnesty International further revealed that in just two years of this administration, over 10,000 Nigerians have been killed by armed groups in various states across Nigeria. Instead of improving security, insecurity has worsened under this administration and in just two years, with new armed gangs emerging.
 
“Nigeria, which is not even officially at war, has recorded over 10,000 civilian deaths in just two years, a number similar to civilian deaths in Ukraine, which is officially at war.
 
“This means that, in just two years, Nigeria’s insecurity crisis has taken almost as many civilian lives as a country under open warfare.
 
“We must now wake up as a nation. The first duty of any government is to secure the lives and property of its people.
 
“This should concern all of us who claim to be politicians and leaders. We must put Nigerian citizens first, stop the politicking, name-calling, and gossip, and focus on addressing these real issues. The time to act is now. A new Nigeria is possible.”
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2027: I’ll Run With Peter Obi – Datti Baba-Ahmed Says

Datti Baba-Ahmed, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential running mate, said on Friday that he is open to contesting alongside Peter Obi again in 2027.

Baba-Ahmed stated that he would consider running with Obi if Nigeria’s electoral system improves.

Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, he said: “If Nigeria is still around and there is an electoral system to follow, my love for Nigeria is undying, mark that.

“I will appropriately associate with groups and individuals I think are like minded.”

On the possibility of still running with Peter Obi, he said: “Absolutely, if you had heard what I was saying on air two months ago, there are two individuals that I would succumb to.

“The first has not said, so I won’t say it on his behalf, and the second one is Peter Obi and always Peter Obi until he decides not to.”

When asked if he would consider running with Rotimi Amaechi, he said: “The first person is not Rotimi Amaechi. Amaechi is a good guy. By the way, why do you think that I have to be a deputy? Don’t keep looking at me like a deputy.”

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Peter Obi slams Ibom Air’s lifetime ban on passenger, says justice favors the powerful

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has criticised the decision by AON to impose a lifetime flight ban on a young passenger, Ms. Comfort Emmanson, over misconduct on board.

In a statement on Tuesday, Obi revealed that he had apologised to the airline and its crew for the passenger’s “unacceptable conduct” but expressed shock at the severity and speed of the punishment, describing it as unjust and disproportionate.

Quoting the ancient Greek philosopher Anacharsis, Obi said the incident once again highlighted how “the law is like a spider’s web: it catches the weak, while the powerful break through with ease.”

He questioned the due process behind the overnight sanction and decried a system where the less privileged face swift and harsh consequences, while influential individuals often escape accountability for more serious offences.

Obi argued that while the young woman’s actions were wrong, there should be space for compassion, rehabilitation, and understanding, especially when misconduct may stem from frustration or displaced aggression.

He warned that justice must be consistent to avoid becoming “oppression in disguise,” adding that power must never determine who is punished and who is pardoned.

His words …

“The Poor Must Not Be Punished While the Powerful Walk Free

Yesterday, I sincerely apologised to Ibom Air and its crew for the unacceptable conduct of one of their passengers.

This morning, I woke up to learn that the passenger, the young Ms. Comfort Emmanson in her twenties, has been banned from flying for life—once again showing how our system works, proving the truth of Anacharsis’ words that “the law is like a spider’s web: it catches the weak, while the powerful break through with ease.”

There is everything systemically
Wrong and unjust about this authoritarian decision. What due process was followed over night leading to this sanction? Have we exhausted the avenues of justice and compassionate resolution on this matter?

It is a tragic irony that a young lady in her twenties can be banned for life, while we—her parents —commit worse crimes against humanity and are celebrated; those in positions of authority perpetrate far greater offences that harm the nation deeply, yet move freely in comfort, shielded from consequences, and in Ms. Emmanson’s case, the authorities acted with lightning speed, but the same urgency is absent when dealing with the influential and politically connected.

If this young woman, who indeed acted wrongly, now seeks to apologise, who will hear her cry in a country where the pain of the poor is invisible and the dignity of the less privileged is often disregarded? Justice must be consistent, or it becomes oppression in disguise.

This must change. Justice must be equal for all. There must be room for compassion, for rehabilitation, and for understanding when misconduct stems from frustration or displaced aggression. Power must never determine who is punished and who is pardoned.

May God heal our land.

A New Nigeria is POssible. -PO”

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I’m Not Like Soludo, Peter Obi Did Well as Anambra Governor – Dr Chris Ngige

Former Anambra State governor and ex-Minister of Labour, Dr. Chris Ngige has stated that Peter Obi did well as Governor of the state.
According to him, he’s not like Charles Soludo  who has been attacking Obi.
Speaking in an interview, Ngige stated that during his tenure from 2003 to mid-2006, significant reforms in education, health, and public service were initiated and set and Obi continued after he left office.
“I had sealed everything, started the ball, and passed it to him; he just put it into the net. The evaluation done on education was during my years as governor—2004, 2005, and half of 2006.
 
“I’m not attacking Obi. He did well as governor in my state because he followed my footsteps and consolidated on what I was doing. Most of those things were not his original ideas,” Ngige added.
His words in part:
“I put the place on good in fact what he was doing number was a cruise control situation cruise control he was on cruise control in education in health in a public service reform in everything he was on cruise control he had got the ship i have selling i had sealed everything started the ball and passed it the ball to him and he just put it into the net. The evaluation done on education were my years. 2004 I was governor there. 2005 I was governor there. 2006 I was governor for half of the year. That was evaluation done. So but I’m not going to enter any controversy. They will now say I’m like Governor Soludo who is attacking everything Obi. I’m not attacking everything Obi. Obi did well as governor in my state because he followed my footsteps and consolidated everything I was doing. None of them. Most of those things are not his original idea….”
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Peter Obi can be trusted to serve one term — Middle Belt Forum

The Middle Belt Forum (MBF) has expressed confidence in the integrity of former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, affirming that he can be trusted to honour his promise to serve only a single term if elected president in 2027.

MBF National President, Dr. Bitrus Pogu, remarked while reacting to Obi’s recent pledge to serve just one four-year term if given the mandate.

According to Pogu, the Middle Belt has no reason to doubt the former Anambra State governor, given his track record of keeping to his promises.

He stressed that Obi’s assurance was not a political gimmick to win over the region, but a commitment rooted in honour and integrity.

“We believe Peter Obi is a man of honour and we believe that if he gets the win and he promises or promised something, he will keep to it.

“But like I have always said, we are where we are because we are not yet a nation. That is why several factors have continued to hold us back from attaining the dreams of our founding fathers,” he said.

The MBF president, however, pointed out that ideally, the number of terms a leader serves should be determined by the constitution and the electorate, rather than sectional interests. Nonetheless, he maintained that the Middle Belt stands by its trust in Obi’s word, describing him as a leader who keeps his commitments.

“But that issue is for the future. For now, as a people, we believe Peter Obi because we know he is a man of integrity and honour who keeps his words,” Pogu added.

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“President should be allowed to serve only 5-year single term and leave” – Peter Obi

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called for a single five-year tenure instead of the current four years for Nigeria’s president.

Obi made the proposal on Friday during a courtesy visit to Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, at the Government House.

He argued that removing the option of a second term would enable the president to concentrate fully on delivering on campaign promises without being distracted by re-election plans.

“I’ve said it and I want to say it again in this Government House that if I have the opportunity, we should stop having a second tenure for president. It should be five years straight, so that people can come in knowingly they have a job to do. What people do now is to be president for one year and use the rest of the years thinking about their next tenure. We must stop it, let’s face the real job, do your own and go,” he said.

The 2027 presidential candidate also stressed the need for stronger political party structures, independent of elected officials.

“I want the party to be bigger than the president and the governors so that we can have orderliness,” he added.

In response, Governor Mohammed called on Obi to return to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), describing it as his political home.

“We want you to come back to the PDP. Please come back because that is where you belong. We want you to be in the PDP, there are plans, desires and strategies,” he said.

Mohammed further urged opposition parties to set aside ego and personal interests to work together in the interest of Nigerians.

Netizens Reactions…

Prince Muhammed Tadese Gcfr reacted: “This is the person that tells u that 2 years is enough for him to solve Nigerian problem.”

PrinceDr Rich Adetule wrote: “Loading small small. 4 years to 5 years. This man na gbajue.

Moses Gbenga added: “From 4 years to 5 Years. Probably by next year it will be 6 years and before 2027 it will be & years, see inconsistency. We are waiting o.

Sesan Emmanuel Daodu wrote: “Madman has given you advice again.”

Dayo Emmanuel asked: “But 8years is good for the Governors…?

Layi Akanbi said: “That is a good idea. Let us start it with Tinubu on his second term.

U think say u wise……….”

Kehinde Abiodun Oke reacted: “So not 4 years again? I swear Obi is a confused man and original gbajue can you his followers see his master how confusing he is….. A man who doesn’t really know what he wants….. Mr packaging.”

Abdulhameed Ibrahim said: “The same Obi that said he will resolve Nigeria’s problems within two years is now clamoring for 5 years?

What does he need the extra 3 years for again?

Azoribe Kaycee Caleb said: “Confusion everywhere..”

Mr Mao added: “All I can see is desperation.

Olufemi Mustapha advised: “He should push for it if he ever become president.”

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