In All Things They Say About Obi, No One Has Accused Him Of Stealing Money – Nwokocha
Spokesperson for the Southeast Obidient Movement, Kenedy Nwokocha, has said that former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, has not been linked to...
Peter Obi
| Current Party | African Democratic Congress (ADC) (Joined Dec 2025) |
| State of Origin | Anambra State |
| Notable News | 2027 Coalition talks with Atiku & El-Rufai |
Peter Obi is a prominent Nigerian politician, businessman, and the former Governor of Anambra State (2006–2014). After a historic run in the 2023 presidential election under the Labour Party, Obi officially defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in December 2025.
As of February 2026, he remains the central figure of the “Obidient Movement,” which continues to push for systemic governance reforms. This tag covers the latest on Peter Obi’s 2027 presidential strategy, his ongoing collaborative talks with other opposition leaders to form a unified front, and his critiques of national economic and security policies. Follow Naija News for real-time updates on his town hall meetings and ADC party congresses.
As An Igbo Man, I Have Endured Stereotypes, Judgement – Obi Speaks On Tribal Stigma
Former Anambra Governor Peter Obi has called for an end to the practice of linking crime to ethnic groups, describing it as...
Obi Lacks Popularity In Kano, His Votes Won’t Surpass That Of Atiku, Tinubu – APC Chieftain
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Ismaeel Ahmed has raised concerns about how a joint presidential ticket involving Peter Obi and...
Nobody Can Come Between Me And My Boss, Peter Obi — Datti Baba-Ahmed
Former Labour Party (LP) vice-presidential candidate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, has dismissed speculation of a rift between himself and his former principal, Peter Obi....
Atiku Could Have Been President In 2027 If He Supported Me And Peter Obi – Datti Baba-Ahmed
A former Labour Party (LP) vice-presidential candidate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, has stated that former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, would have had a stronger...
Atiku Considers Makinde, Ihedioha, Akobundu As Running Mates
Former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar, is said to be weighing his options ahead of the 2027 presidential election, with the candidacy of Peter...
2027: North Split Over Peter Obi-Kwankwaso Alliance
The presidential ambition of Peter Obi, candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), is facing resistance from some northern political stakeholders and...
Peter Obi Ran Away From Labour Party With Our ₦12 Billion, $15M – Arabambi Alleges
Factional National Publicity Secretary of the Labour Party, Abayomi Arabambi, has accused former presidential candidate Peter Obi of leaving the party with...
It Is Poor Leadership For Tinubu To Approve 1,000 Forest Guards For Oyo State – Peter Obi
The 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has questioned the decision of President Bola Tinubu to approve...
More Abductions Have Happened In Tinubu’s Three Years Than Buhari’s Eight Years – Peter Obi
The 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has again, lamented the growing waves of insecurity in Nigeria....
Adeboye: It Is Unfair To Transfer Your Responsibilities To An 84-Year-Old Man – Peter Obi Warns Nigerian Youths
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has cautioned Nigerian youths to desist from verbally attacking the general overseer...
Accept Results In Good Faith – Peter Obi Begs NDC Aspirants Who Lost Elections
The 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has appealed to aspirants who contested but lost the party’s...
A Vote For Peter Obi In 2027 Is A Vote For Tinubu – Kenneth Okonkwo
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Kenneth Okonkwo has shared his views on Nigeria’s opposition politics and the 2027 general...
Prophet Isa El-Buba Dumps Peter Obi, Backs Another Presidential Candidate
Renowned cleric and convener of the Initiative for a Better and Brighter Nigeria, Prophet Isa El-Buba, has withdrawn support for the Nigeria...
‘Please Release These Children’ – Peter Obi ‘Begs’ Terrorists Over School Kidnappings
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) 2027 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has appealed to abductors to release kidnapped school children across the country....
‘Peter Obi Does Not Own Me, I Am Independent’ – Datti Baba-Ahmed
Former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has explained that he is an independent politician who has his own principles and...
‘Peter Obi Is My Candidate’ – Omo-Agege Declares
Former Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, has said he will support the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi,...
‘I Ran With Peter Obi Out Of Sympathy After He Was Avoided By Three Politicians’ – Datti Baba-Ahmed
Former Labour Party (LP) vice-presidential candidate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, has said his decision to run with Peter Obi in the 2023 presidential election...
Why I Won’t Back ADC, APC – Babachir Lawal Says, Reveals Presidential Candidate He Might Vote For
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has intensified his criticism of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primary...
2027: Oborevwori Reveals Steps Taken To Block Peter Obi In Delta
The Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori has vowed that the presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi will...
