Peter Obi
NigeriapoliticianMaleb. 19616.3Global Dominance: 0.01%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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Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress for the 2027 election, alleged widespread institutional decay.
Obasanjo, Obi Demand Shake-up of Nigerian DemocracyNigeria· 2026-08-12
Peter Obi alleged that academics, lawyers, judges and religious leaders had all contributed to Nigeria’s institutional decay.
Osun Election, Kebbi Attack, Air PeaceNigeria· 2026-08-12
Peter Obi is a former governor of Anambra State who left the ADC party amid internal crises and is supported by Olusegun Obasanjo.
Obasanjo, Atiku Feud Tore Opposition Coalition ApartNigeria· 2026-08-09
Peter Obi was the Labour Party candidate in the previous presidential election.
Tinubu, Atiku, Obi Weigh Ex-GovsNigeria· 2026-08-04
Peter Obi is the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress and a key figure in the OK Movement.
Obi, Kwankwaso Campaign Teams Rocked by Power TussleNigeria· 2026-08-03
Peter Obi is mentioned as a presidential candidate.
2027 Presidential Candidates & Credentials ReleasNigeria· 2026-08-02
Peter Obi was mentioned as the Labour Party presidential candidate supported by the Catholic Church during the 2023 general election.
Tinubu, Catholic Bishops Clash Over Nigeria's StateNigeria· 2026-08-02
Peter Obi was the Labour Party presidential candidate supported by the Catholic Church during the 2023 general election.
Presidency Rebukes Catholic Bishops Over Onaiyekan's OutbursNigeria· 2026-08-02Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election Peter Obi was present at the event.
Picking Atiku as VP was my biggest mistakeNigeria· 2026-07-31
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress for the 2027 general elections, emphasized the power of the Nigerian people in ensuring credible elections.
Nigerians Must Say Enough to Hunger, PovertyNigeria· 2026-07-31
Peter Obi is noted as a former Anambra State Governor and a candidate in the upcoming election.
Tinubu 2027 Election: Keyamo Predicts "Coronation"Nigeria· 2026-07-30
Peter Obi has been changing political parties since 2014 without any influence from the APC.
Peter Obi's Party Switches Since 2014: APC Chair SpeaksNigeria· 2026-07-28
Peter Obi is the party presidential candidate who expressed concern over the situation involving Morris Monye.
Obi's Ally, Spokesperson Trade AccusationsNigeria· 2026-07-28
Peter Obi's performance in the 2023 presidential election was driven by public anger over the economic policies of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration.
Oshiomhole dismisses Peter Obi's 2027 threatNigeria· 2026-07-28
Peter Obi is mentioned as a potential presidential candidate in a joint ticket with Rabiu Kwankwaso.
Obi, Kwankwaso Ticket Sparks Fresh NNPP-NDC ShowdownNigeria· 2026-07-28
Obasanjo is said to be the principal sponsor of the Peter Obi–Kwankwaso ticket.
Obasanjo's role in Obi-Kwankwaso ticket sparks controversyNigeria· 2026-07-27
Peter Obi is a prominent opposition figure who has emerged as the presidential candidate of the NDC.
Opposition Unity Crumbles Ahead of 2027 ElectionsNigeria· 2026-07-27
Peter Obi will try to be fair to everybody.
Obi-Kwankwaso ticket has 70% chance in 2027 — LawalNigeria· 2026-07-26Peter Obi is a former governor of Anambra State and is part of the presidential ticket with Rabiu Kwankwaso.
Obi, Kwankwaso Ticket: NDC, Obidients Tackle GandujeNigeria· 2026-07-23
Peter Obi is the National Democratic Congress presidential candidate.
EFCC releases activists Randy Peter, Mama Pee after questionNigeria· 2026-07-16
Mr Peter Obi is mentioned as a respected democrat committed to promoting people-centred governance.
Reject Godfatherism, NDC Urges VotersNigeria· 2026-07-11
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress for the 2027 election, claims he may not be alive to contest due to government obstruction.
"I Might Not Be Alive to Contest in 2027"Nigeria· 2026-07-08
Peter Obi contested the 2023 presidential election on the platform of the Labour Party and is expected to seek the presidency again in 2027.
Northerners will never vote for Peter ObiNigeria· 2026-07-06
Peter Obi is the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress.
Parties Rush to Submit Nomination FoNigeria· 2026-07-06
Peter Obi has congratulated African countries participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup and attributed Nigeria’s failure to qualify to poor leadership.
A Lesson for Nigeria – PeterNigeria· 2026-07-05Peter Obi has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of entrenched corruption, citing the latest findings from the International Monetary Fund on Nigeria’s public finances.
Obi Demands Accountability Over IMF's ₦8.83tn Off-Budget SpeNigeria· 2026-07-05
Kenneth Okonkwo accused Peter Obi of betraying him.
Why South-East Missed Out — Kenneth OkonNigeria· 2026-07-03
Peter Obi is the presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress involved in emergency strategy meetings.
NDC Files Appeal Against Deregistration, to Serve INECNigeria· 2026-06-30
Peter Obi is the presidential candidate for the Nigeria Democratic Congress.
Obi, Kwankwaso Lead Appeal BattleNigeria· 2026-06-29
Peter Obi has alleged that the Federal Government was plotting to prevent him from contesting the 2027 presidential election.
FG Plotting to Stop My Presidential BidNigeria· 2026-06-28