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.
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Obi, however, has rejected the description of the $123.77m as debt he left behind, saying the figures combine different categories of multilateral development financing.
Okonkwo changes position on Obi’s Anambra debt record
Nigeria· 2026-09-28
Peter Obi is the candidate contesting on the platform of the NDC for the 2027 presidential election.
NDC, Obi-Kwankwaso camp clash over support groupsNigeria· 2026-09-28
Peter Obi is the presidential candidate for the Nigeria Democratic Congress.
S’Court judgment: Parties insist candidates safeNigeria· 2026-09-28
Peter Obi attended the Nigeria Premier Football League fixture between Ikorodu City FC and Enugu Rangers International FC.
Peter Obi watches Ikorodu City beat Rangers 2-0 in LagosNigeria· 2026-09-27
The statement criticised former Anambra State governor and Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi for questioning Tinubu’s whereabouts.
Tinubu hale, hearty, says PresidencyNigeria· 2026-09-27
Peter Obi is the presidential candidate for the Nigeria Democratic Congress.
NDC chairmen reject Obi-Kwankwaso structuresNigeria· 2026-09-27
Peter Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, claimed he and his wife are godparents to Governor Soludo's children.
Peter Obi, Anambra govt disagree over Soludo kids’ godfatherNigeria· 2026-09-27
Peter Obi, the former governor of Anambra State, claimed he and his wife are godparents to Governor Soludo's children.
Peter Obi not godfather to Soludo's children — First Lady's aideNigeria· 2026-09-26Frank discussed the political ambitions of former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi.
Police begin disciplinary action against inspector over remaNigeria· 2026-09-25
Peter Obi is involved in a dispute with the current Anambra Governor over unpaid workers' entitlements from his administration.
Anambra releases N363m document on arrearsNigeria· 2026-09-25
Otti said he had no disagreement with Obi and that the former governor would be allowed to campaign in Abia if he chose to do so.
Otti rules out presidential bid, says he’ll retire after tenNigeria· 2026-09-25
Peter Obi has vowed to jail anyone found rigging an election under his administration.
Anyone who rigs election will go to jail, says ObiNigeria· 2026-09-25
Peter Obi insists that he did not borrow money or issue bonds on behalf of Anambra State during his eight years as governor.
I left Anambra debt-free, Peter Obi insistsNigeria· 2026-09-25
Umahi described Obi as 'a lucky person' while responding to comments about criticism of the former Anambra governor.
Umahi dismisses Peter Obi comparison, says not Igbo turnNigeria· 2026-09-24
Wike's G5 group of governors strategically allowed Obi to win in parts of the South-South.
Wike rejects election rigging claims, says G5 outsmarted AtiNigeria· 2026-09-23
The OK Movement is a support group backing the NDC presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, for the 2027 election.
Support groups can't set up campaign councils – DicksonNigeria· 2026-09-23
The Anambra State Government has challenged former governor Peter Obi to withdraw from the 2027 presidential race.
Evening recap: Anambra dares Obi to quit presidential race, Babachir Lawal joins NDC, other top storiesNigeria· 2026-09-22
Peter Obi is a former governor of Anambra State who has been challenged by the current government regarding his financial management while in office.
Anambra dares Obi, releases salary arrears documentNigeria· 2026-09-22
Peter Obi is the presidential candidate for the Nigeria Democratic Congress.
NDC cedes campaign council roles to Obi, Kwankwaso for 2027Nigeria· 2026-09-22
Peter Obi was the Labour Party candidate who benefited from the G-5's strategy in the 2023 election.
How G-5 helped Obi defeat Atiku in Edo, C'River — WikeNigeria· 2026-09-21
Peter Obi is the candidate for the Nigeria Democratic Congress and part of the joint presidential ticket.
Obi-Kwankwaso Movement unveils 59-member campaign councilNigeria· 2026-09-21
Peter Obi is the presidential candidate supported by the OK Movement.
OK Movement demands apology from NDC, rejects intimidationNigeria· 2026-09-20
Obi is contesting on the platform of the Nigeria Democratic Congress for the 2027 presidential election.
Tinubu, Atiku, Obi redraw battle lines for 2027 electionNigeria· 2026-09-20
Peter Obi is the presidential candidate for the National Democratic Congress and is predicted to win Lagos in the 2027 election.
Obi’ll win Lagos by wider margin – NDCNigeria· 2026-09-20
Peter Obi is the presidential candidate for the Nigeria Democratic Congress.
Thugs reportedly attack Obi, Kwankwaso supporters in WarriNigeria· 2026-09-18
Abraham spoke about the backlash during a Twitter Space, saying some supporters of Peter Obi had petitioned Netflix to remove her films.
Toyin Abraham rejects Lagos APC campaign council roleNigeria· 2026-09-18
Director-General John Ughulu leads the campaign structure supporting the joint ticket of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso under the Nigeria Democratic Congress.
Tinubu, Wike truce, miners' deaths, other top storiesNigeria· 2026-09-18
Peter Obi’s convoy was forced to turn back in Benue State after a crowd reportedly blocked the highway during his planned visit.
46 arrested after Peter Obi’s convoy was blocked in BenueNigeria· 2026-09-17Peter Obi is the Nigeria Democratic Congress candidate for the 2027 elections.
Obi, Kwankwaso Movement unveils campaign councilNigeria· 2026-09-17Peter Obi mourned the death of veteran Nigerian actor, Olu Jacobs, describing him as an embodiment of the excellence of the Nigerian spirit.
Obi mourns Olu Jacobs, says actor represented excellenceNigeria· 2026-09-17