Peter Obi
Peter Obi is a Nigerian businessman and politician who served as the governor of Anambra State from 2006 to 2014. He has gained significant popularity among the youth, particularly for his candidacy in the recent presidential elections, where he was seen as a formidable anti-establishment figure, capturing the support of many who participated in the #EndSARS protests.
Born on Jul 19, 1961 (64 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | 15 | 5.87 | 3.57% | +20% | 206,139,589 | 8,834,554 | $448,000 | 19,200$ |
| Ghana | 1 | 6.00 | 0.17% | +0% | 31,072,945 | 51,531 | $67,000 | 111$ |
| Totals | 16 | 237,212,534 | 8,886,085 | $515,000 | 19,311$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Ghana:
The 2025 Democracy Dialogue brought together African leaders, including former Nigerian Presidents Goodluck Jonathan and Olusegun Obasanjo, and Nigerian politician Peter Obi.
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Nigeria:
Peter Obi will not secure the Labour Party’s ticket for the 2027 elections.
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Nigeria:
Rhodes-Vivour explained that the former Anambra governor was fully informed about the move before he switched allegiance from LP.
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Nigeria:
Peter Obi is the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate who continues to engage opposition parties.
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Nigeria:
The former Anambra State governor is considered by some analysts to be the most popular opposition figure among the youth and professionals.
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Nigeria:
Peter Obi recently announced that he would run again in 2027 and is prepared to serve a single four-year term if elected.
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Nigeria:
Peter Obi is a former Labour Party presidential candidate who is being discussed as a potential candidate for the PDP in the 2027 election.
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Nigeria:
Wike dismissed talks of Obi’s possible return to the PDP, describing the move as dangerous and hypocritical.
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Nigeria:
Peter Obi, who was the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has consistently said he would serve only one term if elected president in 2027.
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Nigeria:
Peter Obi is a former Anambra State governor and Labour Party presidential candidate.
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