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JUST IN: Be Prepared for Libya Rematch – Peter Obi Tells Super Eagles

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has called on the Super Eagles to gear up for a rematch against Libya, following the team’s harrowing experience at a Libyan airport last Sunday.

The Nigerian players and officials were stranded for hours, denied food and internet access, ahead of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier match against Libya’s Mediterranean Knights.

In a statement on his X handle, Obi expressed sympathy for the team’s ordeal and commended their patriotism and patience in the face of unfair treatment.

He encouraged the players not to let the experience dampen their spirits, but rather recharge their determination to win the match and qualify for the Morocco 2025 AFCON.

The statement reads: Like every other patriotic Nigerian, I sincerely sympathize with our dear Super Eagles over their ordeal in Libya on their way to play the Morocco 2025 AFCON Qualifier return leg match, which was later delisted by CAF following the players’ decision not to play the match.

The neglect and abandonment they and their officials suffered at a remote Libyan airport is highly regrettable and justifies their alternative decision of returning home.

While we await the outcome of an investigation ordered by CAF, I wish to use this opportunity to commend the players for their patriotism, patience, and forbearance in the face of the unfair treatment by our Libyan brothers.

I appeal to them not to allow this sad experience dampen their zeal or break their spirit.

On the other hand, it should recharge their determination to fight to win the match whenever it takes place, to qualify for the Morocco 2025 AFCON, and, to win the championship.

In times like this, when Nigerians are left dejected by the sorry state of affairs in the country, every victory by the Super Eagles would not only serve to unite the country but also give Nigerians something to celebrate.

The sad experience of our national team in Libya should encourage all of us to work hard to bring more respect and dignity to our nation.

With the right leadership in place, Nigeria surely will rise again. Indeed, a new Nigeria is POssible.

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I’m Ready To Be Vice President – Peter Obi Declares, Gives Conditions

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has said he is open to being Nigeria’s Vice President in the future.

The former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi, has however set some conditions to be met before taking such a decision.

He made the disclosure in a recent interview on News Central TV which was aired on YouTube.

Peter Obi explained that his main goal is to help Nigeria move forward. He believes that for the next general election in 2027, the country needs strong leadership to bring positive change.

When asked if he would accept the role of Vice President, Obi said: “Quite frankly, for me, I’m not desperate to be Nigeria’s president. I am desperate to see Nigeria work. If I see people who can do the work better, I will (consider being Vice President).

“I even have people who say I should not come out in 2027 and I said to them, offer yourself. And we will not put everybody on a scale.”

Despite being open to working with others, Peter Obi made it clear that he has no plans to leave the Labour Party.

He said, “Yes, I would be here (at Labour Party), and if anybody is coming for us to negotiate or to come together, he must tell me what his purposes are.

“I will not join anybody for state capture or for winning the election. I want anybody to tell me how are we going to ensure that no child is left behind, how are we going to put those millions of out-of-school children back in school.”

In the 2023 presidential election, Obi came in third place with over 6 million votes, which accounted for about 25.4% of the total votes cast. The election was won by Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who received nearly 8.8 million votes (37.6%). Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) came second with about 7 million votes (29.9%).

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Kenneth Okonkwo demands Tinubu, Atiku, Obi withdraw from 2027 race

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

Kenneth Okonkwo, a former spokesman for the Labour Party presidential campaign council, has called for President Bola Tinubu, Atiku Abubakar, and Peter Obi to withdraw from the 2027 elections.

In a recent interview with Arise TV, Okonkwo expressed frustration over the current leaders’ failure to fulfil their promises and unite the opposition.

Okonkwo criticised the inability of the opposition to form effective alliances, which he believes resulted in missed opportunities to secure key positions in the House of Representatives.

He argued, “The ruling party has failed, and the opposition has failed. In the House of Representatives, you have more opposition members than the ruling class.”

He further emphasised the need for new political faces, stating, “I completely agree with you that we need new faces, 100%, and that was why I have said that Atiku, Peter Obi, and Tinubu should step aside.”

Okonkwo’s comments reflect a growing sentiment among Nigerians for change and effective leadership as the country approaches the 2027 elections.

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Lagos Court Blocks Labour Party #1Million March At Lekki Toll Gate

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

A Federal High Court in Lagos State has barred the labour from converging at the Lekki toll gate for the #obidatti23 one million march.

Justice Daniel Osiagor in his ruling stated that the Labour Party supporters are not to converge at the Lekki toll gate, but can pass the area to access Falome Bridge and other locations.

He also tasked the Inspector General of Police to ensure compliance of the order given.

Specifically, the court held that while the rally cannot stop at the Lekki toll gate, it can pass through the venue to access Falomo Bridge and other venues at which the rally plans to meet.

The court made these orders while ruling on a motion for injunction brought by 10 plaintiffs, who are asking the court to, among others, restrain the LP, its presidential candidate Peter Obi, his vice Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, one Julius Abure and their loyalists from holding the rally.

However, a preliminary objection filed by the defendants seeking to stop the court from hearing the motion on the grounds that it lacked jurisdiction could not been entertained as all parties to the suit had not been served.

The court adjourned hearing of the substantive suit to November 4, 2022.

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Obasanjo, Wike, Peter Obi Meet In London
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BREAKING Anxiety In Atiku’s Camp As Obasanjo, Wike, Peter Obi, Others Meet In London

by Leading Reporters
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Former president Olusegun Obasanjo, on Thursday, met with the presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi; and the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, in London.

Although details of the meeting were still sketchy as of the time of filing this report, LeadingReporters gathered that it was part of negotiations ahead of the 2023 presidential election.

Wike attended the meeting with his allies including Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State; Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State; Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State and former Cross River State Governor, Donald Duke, among others.

Obasanjo, Wike, Peter Obi, Others Meet In London

Our correspondent gathered Atiku Abubakar”s camp is in panic over the meeting.

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Afenifere Group Endorses Peter Obi For 2023 Presidency

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

Yoruba Socio-Political group, Afenifere Renewal Group, have expressed their support for Peter Obi in the upcoming 2023 general election.

The Afenifere group has been in existence before the independence of Nigeria as it was founded together with the Action Group (AG) political party in 1951 by late Yoruba leader, Pa  Obafemi Awolowo. It was responsible for much of the fight for Nigeria’s independence and constitution.

Over the years, they have pioneered political parties like the Action Group (AG), Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN) and Alliance for Democracy (AD)Even after Awolowo’s death, the group still thrived till this day

A spokesperson of the Afenifere group who is also a member of their 9 man National Caucus Committee stated their groups decision regarding Peter Obi and the 2023 elections in an interview with PlusTv.

He stated that the Afenifere group has always been relevant in the political discourse of Nigeria with an ability to see trouble from afar. When Buhari was campaigning in 2015, they warned that he was not going now to do anything for Nigerians since he had nothing to offer. People did not listen, now look where we find ourselves.

He said that for equity, justice and fairness, the presidency has to be given to a candidate from the south east. According to him, Obasanjo from the South West has had 8 years of presidency, Buhari and Yaradua from the north have enjoyed 11 years (8 and 3 respectively) while Good Luck Jonathan from the South-South has enjoyed 5 years of presidency.

If power is to return to the South, then it is imperative that it is given to an Igbo person.

He expressed his disappointment on how the people who divided the country, brought it to its knees and made it ungovernable through Boko-Haram and other mercenaries are now the preferred candidates for the 2023 elections

According to him, after their groups interrogation and examining of Peter Obi, and looking at the issues at stake for the country namely our Structure, wasteful and woeful governance amongst others, the only person capable of putting this country back on track is HE Peter Obi.  

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El-Rufai Mocks Igbos, Says 2 million March For Peter Obi in Kaduna Impossible

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

Former FCT minister and sitting governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai has gone on social media to openly abuse Igbo people and mock a planned 2 million march by supporters of Peter Obi in Kaduna State.

A twitter user whose name is Abdullahi Umar Zarma tweeted “Kaduna Two million march for Peter Obi” various times, ending the tweet with a hashtag #KadunaTwoMillionMarchforPeterObi.

Governor El-Rufai unprovoked, came to quote reply the tweet from Abdullahi. He responded to the tweet saying “In Kaduna? Not Kaduna twitter? /* Laughing emojis */, I hope you get two hundred persons on the streets, including those ‘imports’ that can’t open their shops on Mondays, and come on overnight bus last night!!! I jus’ dey laff, wallahi tallahi!!!.

Social Media users have lashed out at the governor for his lack of decorum and open tribalism towards Igbo people whom he referred to as ‘imports’, ‘overnight bus travellers’.

Popular Activist, Aisha Yesufu said that even shame is ashamed of Governor El-Rufai.

Many people have also reminded the governor to be more concerned about Kaduna state that is current plagued by terrorists and bandits. Kaduna residents are now afraid to ply the Kaduna-Abuja road for fear of being kidnapped.

Others used the opportunity to task politicians to stop putting out statements that is aimed at dividing Nigeria, and work on fostering unity among Nigerians.

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History Made As Peter Obi Visits Redemption City

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, attends the 70th annual convention of the Redeemed Christian Church of God at the Redemption City for the first time.

Welcoming Obi to the convention, the announcer said, “We welcome to the Redemption Camp for the first time Mr. Peter Obi.”

His introduction was greeted with loud cheers from participants of the event, which is tagged ‘Perfect Jubilee’.

Others welcomed and introduced are: the Presiding Bishop of the Sword of the Spirit Ministries and President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, Bishop Wale Oke; the National Superintendent of the Foursquare Gospel Church in Nigeria and National Treasurer of the PFN, Reverend Sam Aboyeji; the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Emmanuel; and the Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, who is represented by his wife.

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Adamawa APC,PDP Members Decamp To Labour Party

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

The northern structure of Labour Party’s presidential candidate Peter Obi has started to take shape as members of the All Progressives Congress and Peoples Democratic Party in Adamawa State both dump their respective parties to join the Labour party.

The individuals who were in their hundreds across both gender and age burnt their APC and PDP membership cards as they announced their defection.

In their acceptance speech into the Labour party, they spoke in Hausa where they complained about the sufferings and hardship that both the administration of the APC and PDP had brought upon Nigerians. They decried the security situation in the north, prevalent illiteracy, acute poverty among other issues plaguing the country.

They therefore said that 2023 was a crucial time to keep aside ethnic sentiments and vote for a candidate who has a proven track record of good governance. That candidate being Peter Obi.

The decamperes urged northern citizens to vote for Peter Obi as he is a credible, trusted and verified candidate.

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Peter Obi, Okowa, Others Ask Christians To pray for Nigeria’s Peace, Unity

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

Presidential flag bearers of major political parties yesterday took turns to enjoin Christian faithful to intensify prayers against the myriad of problems facing the country.

Peter Obi of the Labour Party, PDP’s Ifeanyi Okowa and Adewole Adebayo of the SDP spoke at the 12th General Assembly of the Christian Association of Nigeria on Thursday in Abuja.

Mr Adebayo asserted that the present challenges bedevilling the country were “ordained for our time”.

“The problems that the church is facing today is the problem ordained for our time. They are not problems that should distract us because God remains constant,” Mr Adebayo said.

He urged Christians to pray for the unity and peace of the church and the nation.

“This is because the Church of Christ is not one side of Nigeria. It is not an opposition. It is a blessing to all Nigerians.

“The Church of Christ is the reason why Nigeria will be saved. The blessings go to all Nigerians, both Christians and non-Christians,” Mr Adebayo said.

He also advised clerics to pray for God’s will and not concentrate on predictions regarding the 2023 elections.

Meanwhile, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, who congratulated CAN for the peaceful transition in its leadership, urged the association to be united, saying, “the family of Christ is one, please let us be united “.

“Nigerians, please remember your country in prayers. Remember those of us going for public offices in prayers for us to use public offices and public money for public goods,” he said.

Similarly, Ifeanyi Okowa, the vice-presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), said there was no doubt Nigeria was going through a lot in terms of security and economy.

He reiterated the need for Christians and their leaders to stand in for the country through prayers.

Source: PeoplesGaazette

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