I’m Not Stingy, I’d Rather Use Public Money For Public Good – Peter Obi

Peter Obi

Obi described as unacceptable that despite the huge resources God has deposited in Nigeria, many people still endure hunger  Obi said, “I am not stingy. I use public money for public good” EDITOR’S PICK Again, PDP Accuses Tinubu Of Trying To Subvert Osun Guber Election Reps Approve Extension Of UTME Result Lifespan [ Check Out New … Read more

BREAKING: Powerful Southeast PDP Gov, Obi Meets Behind Closed Doors [PHOTOS]

Bishops Show Proof Of Ordinations

Powerful Southeast PDP Gov, Obi Meets Behind Closed Doors. The presidential hopeful confirmed the development through a post shared on his Facebook page, on Saturday. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: UN Sends Strong Warning To Buhari, Orders Immediately Release Of Nnamdi Kanu [Full Details] JUST IN: Tinubu Speaks On Hiring Of Fake Catholic Priests At Shettima’s … Read more

Labour Party Can’t Cause Any Upset Because They Have Peter Obi – Atiku

Atiku

Atiku explained that despite the social media sensation and acceptability of Obi’s candidacy, the reality remains that the LP does not have people in government or the National Assembly The former vice president noted that though he misses the former Anambra State governor, but Obi didn’t consult him before his defection. EDITOR’S PICK INEC Declares … Read more

2023: My Supporters Are Mostly Underprivileged Nigerians –Peter Obi

Peter Obi

My Supporters Are Mostly Underprivileged Nigerians –Peter Obi Speaking further, Obi said the 100 million Nigerians living in poverty and the five million people unemployed make up his political structure EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Sunday Igboho Speaks On Dumping Yoruba Nation Agitation BREAKING: Orubebe Joins APC After Attempting To Prevent Buhari’s Election In 2015 BREAKING: … Read more

Osun Election: Peter Obi Congratulates Adeleke

Peter Obi

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had on Sunday declared Adeleke, who is the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), as the winner of the Osun governorship election Reacting to Adeleke’s victory in a statement on Sunday night, Obi, who is a former Anambra State governor, congratulated the LP governorship candidate in the state, … Read more

Peter Obi, Baba-Ahmed Meet With Obasanjo As Consultations Continues

Peter Obi

The parley is believed to be part of Peter Obi’s consultations ahead of the general elections next year Obasanjo received the 2023 candidates at his residence in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital EDITOR’S PICK: INEC Declares PDP’s Adeleke Osun Gov-Elect Yemi Osinbajo Undergoes Leg Surgery Governor Sanwo-Olu Charges Officials Over Poaching Of State Athletes EKO … Read more

‘Nigeria In Trouble If Vote-Buying Mars Osun Election’ – LP’s Yusuf Lasun Warns

Osun Election

Lasun, a former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, decried the long time it took him to be accredited by BVAS He, however, warned against vote-buying and vote-selling, saying Nigeria would be in trouble if allowed to thrive in the ongoing election EDITOR’S PICK Obi Reacts To Tinubu’s Labourers’ Comment, Says ‘There’s Dignity In … Read more

2023: LP Reacts As PDP Seeks To Disqualify Peter Obi From Presidential Race

Peter Obi

LP Reacts As PDP Seeks To Disqualify Peter Obi From Presidential Race The PDP asked the court to rule that Tinubu and Obi cannot run for office unless they do so with their respective former running mates, Kabiru Masari and Doyin Okupe EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Sunday Igboho Speaks On Dumping Yoruba Nation Agitation BREAKING: … Read more

Labour Party Speaks On Governorship Candidate In Lagos Ahead INEC Deadline

  LP denies endorsing gov aspirant in Lagos …as part of the processes the party is undergoing before the closure of INEC deadline for substitution of candidates EDITOR’S PICK Obi Reacts To Tinubu’s Labourers’ Comment, Says ‘There’s Dignity In Labour’ BREAKING: IGP Bans Use Of Spy Number Plates Nationwide [See Why] Tinubu/Shettima: 3 Top APC … Read more

Osun: Thousands Storm Labour Party Rally, Ahead Of Saturday Polls (Photos)

Labour party rally

Thousands Storm Labour Party Rally, Ahead Of Saturday Polls Former governor of Anambra Peter Obi; Lasun Yusuf, the party’s flagbearer; and some of the top members of the party were in attendance at the rally EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Sunday Igboho Speaks On Dumping Yoruba Nation Agitation BREAKING: Orubebe Joins APC After Attempting To Prevent … Read more

2023: Afenifere Leader Ayo Adebanjo Expresses Support For Peter Obi

Afenifere

According to him, the decision to endorse the Labour Party is also the position of Afenifere as a group The decision to back the Labour Party candidate is in line with his belief that the South-East should produce the nation’s next president. EDITOR’S PICK Osun 2022: Four Years Is Not Enough, Give Me Another Term … Read more

2023: Labour Party Well-Structured Than APC, PDP – Pat Utomi

Utomi

According to him, the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have political commissions in every state of the federation He explained that the scenario whereby politicians bribe their way during elections is changing as the people want a different narrative EDITOR’S PICK Osun 2022: Four Years Is Not Enough, Give Me … Read more

Magnus Abe Reveals Why Peter Obi Will Not Win 2023 Election

Magnus Abe Reveals Why Peter Obi Will Not Win 2023 Election. The veteran lawmaker said on Tuesday that Peter Obi, cannot win the 2023 election because he lacks the “practical ability to deliver on the expectations of people”. EDITOR’S PICK Tinubu/Shettima: 3 Top APC Members Who Quits Party Over Muslim-Muslim Ticket BREAKING: Gunmen Attack Residence … Read more

2023: Datti Baba-Ahmed Speaks On Presidency, Reveals How LP Will Gain Victory

Baba-Ahmed

Datti Baba-Ahmed Speaks On Presidency, Reveals How LP Will Clinch Victory According to him, the money politics which many of the big politicians heavily rely on to get votes is gradually getting irrelevant EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Sunday Igboho Speaks On Dumping Yoruba Nation Agitation BREAKING: Orubebe Joins APC After Attempting To Prevent Buhari’s Election … Read more

Datti Baba-Ahmed Speaks Up, Reveals Why He Accepted To Be Peter Obi’s Running Mate

Baba-Ahmed

Datti Baba-Ahmed Speaks Up, Reveals Why He Accepted To Be Peter Obi’s Running Mate Obi the former Anambra State governor unveiled Baba-Ahmed as his running mate in Abuja on Friday EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Sunday Igboho Speaks On Dumping Yoruba Nation Agitation BREAKING: Orubebe Joins APC After Attempting To Prevent Buhari’s Election In 2015 BREAKING: … Read more

BREAKING: Peter Obi Finally Unveils Running Mate

Peter obi's Running Mate

Peter Obi Finally Unveils Running Mate Okupe who announced his withdrawal via his verified Twitter handle @doyinokupe noted that his party would announce the new running mate to the presidential candidate EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Sunday Igboho Speaks On Dumping Yoruba Nation Agitation BREAKING: Orubebe Joins APC After Attempting To Prevent Buhari’s Election In 2015 … Read more

2023: Ambode Has Not Joined Labour Party –LP Chairman Reveals

Ambode
  • Ambode Has Not Joined Labour Party –LP Chairman Reveals

  • There had been speculations that Ambode dumped the ruling party for LP to contest in the 2023 governorship election on the party’s platform

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chairman of the Labour Party in Lagos State, Ifagbemi Awamaridi, on Thursday, debunked the report that the former governor of the state, Akinwunmi Ambode, has joined the party.

Awamaridi disclosed that Ambode is still a member of the All Progressive Congress (APC).

There had been speculations that Ambode dumped the ruling party for LP to contest in the 2023 governorship election on the party’s platform.

The former governor of Lagos State trended on the microblogging platform, Twitter after some social media users claimed that Ambode would run on the platform LP.

A source close to the former governor also stated that Ambode has not dumped the APC for LP.

The source who spoke to Premium Times on condition of anonymity said, “He’s a bona fide and committed APC member who will work for the success of the party’s candidate at the state and federal levels.”

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Ambode has been away from the political scene since losing the primary of the APC to the current governor of the state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

He was defeated by Sanwo-Olu who had the backing of the national leader of the party, Bola Tinubu in 2019.

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BREAKING: Labour Party To Unveil Ex-Northern Senator As Peter Obi’s Running Mate

Peter obi's Running Mate

Labour Party To Unveil Ex-Northern Senator As Peter Obi’s Running Mate The unveiling of the vice presidential candidate was initially slated for Thursday to be done by the LP’s Presidential candidate at the party’s national secretariat, Abuja EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Sunday Igboho Speaks On Dumping Yoruba Nation Agitation BREAKING: Orubebe Joins APC After Attempting … Read more

‘I’m The Saviour Nigeria Desperately Needs’ – Peter Obi

Peter Obi

Obi said 100 million Nigerians were in poverty today because of the mentality exhibited by his senior comrades He further described Nigeria as a patient in coma, which would imminently die without urgent intervention of an expert like himself EDITOR’S PICK Firm Announces Annual Tonnes Of Plastic Waste Generated In Lagos LASG Partners ELCA To … Read more