The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has denied borrowing money or issuing bonds on behalf of Anambra State during his eight-year tenure as governor. Obi made the clarification amid his ongoing disagreement with the state’s incumbent governor, Chukwuma Soludo, over claims concerning debts and unpaid gratuities allegedly inherited from the
The Anambra State Government has acknowledged that former Governor Peter Obi recorded notable achievements during his tenure, reversing earlier remarks that had criticised his administration. Mefor spoke on Thursday during an interview on the 90MinutesAfrica podcast, hosted by Rudolf Okonkwo. Commissioner for Information and Value Reorientation, Law Mefor, made the clarification while speaking on the
The Anambra State Government has challenged former governor Peter Obi to withdraw from 2027 presidential race, accusing him of breaking key campaign promises on debt and timely payment of workers’ salaries. In a statement posted on its official X account on Tuesday, the state’s New Media Office asked, “When will Peter Obi quit presidential campaign?”
Social commentator and businessman Isaac Fayose has challenged FCT Minister Nyesom Wike over his political claims ahead of the 2027 presidential election, insisting that supporters of NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi have a strong presence in Abuja. Fayose made the remarks on Tuesday while reacting to Wike’s recent comments on the political strength of opposition
2027: OK Movement Unveils 59-Member Presidential Campaign Council The Obi-Kwankwaso Movement has unveiled a 59-member Presidential Campaign Council as part of its preparations for the 2027 general elections. The council comprises zonal and state coordinators as well as directors overseeing mobilisation, women affairs, strategy and planning, security and intelligence, legal affairs, administration and other campaign
The Anambra State Government has released records of debts and financial obligations linked to previous administrations, amid the ongoing controversy over claims that the state is still servicing loans incurred by former Governor Peter Obi. The documents were released on Tuesday in a press statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Value Reformation, Law
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), has dismissed a claim by Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, that he could face political consequences if President Bola Tinubu loses the 2027 presidential election. Wike had said during a media parley that his continued support for Tinubu’s re-election could make
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has challenged the Anambra State Government to substantiate claims that his administration left behind unpaid debts and other financial obligations when he left office. Obi made the challenge in a statement shared on his official social media page on Monday, following allegations by the state government
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has challenged anyone with concerns about his past to make his records public, insisting that he has nothing to hide. Obi made the remarks during an interview on 90 Minutes Africa, where he was asked about claims by Nigeria’s Ambassador-designate to Mexico, Reno Omokri, that
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has addressed the controversy surrounding his wife, Margaret Obi, following claims that she owns a luxury handbag allegedly worth about N250 million. The controversy generated reactions on social media, with some Nigerians questioning the reported value of the bag in relation to Obi’s public image