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Nigeria’s growing economic strain has returned to the spotlight following fresh data cited by former Anambra State governor Peter Obi, who says a majority of the population is now living below the poverty line amid mounting social and governance challenges. In a statement issued on Sunday, Mr Obi said about 141 million Nigerians—roughly 62 per…
Former Anambra State Governor, and 2023 Presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has cautioned that Nigeria risks worsening poverty and weakening national cohesion if it implements a tax system that overburdens citizens. In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), Obi stressed that genuine economic growth cannot be achieved through policies that make people poorer. He emphasised…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo (SAN), has criticised the African Democratic Congress (ADC) over its failure to clearly zone its presidential ticket, alleging that the party is effectively controlled by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. In a post shared on his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle, Keyamo said the opposition…
The Julius Abure-led National Working Committee of the Labour Party has described the defection of its 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a “liberation”, saying the party regrets presenting him as its flagbearer in the last general election. The party stated this in a statement issued in Abuja on…
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, has officially defected to the coalition-backed African Democratic Congress (ADC). Obi announced his defection on Wednesday, December 31, in Enugu, ahead of the 2027 general election. The former Anambra State governor said his decision to join the ADC was driven by the need…