Peter Obi
4 LAS News stories tagged “Peter Obi”, newest first. Every story links its sources.
Wike brands Obi 'stingy' and unfit for presidency during Bonny town hall
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has dismissed NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi as unfit to govern, citing his personal habits and past administrative records while defending President Tinubu's economic reforms.
LAS News Desk · 24 Oct 2026, 19:16 WAT · 3 sources
Pat Utomi warns election rigging could spark civil conflict in Nigeria
Professor Pat Utomi cautioned that attempts to manipulate Nigeria’s 2027 presidential vote may lead to widespread unrest, even civil war, after a town‑hall discussion in Manchester highlighted public anxiety over electoral fraud.
LAS News Desk · 20 Oct 2026, 05:15 WAT · 2 sources
Peter Obi urges UK‑based Nigerians to halt remittances and promote voting for accountable leaders
At a Manchester town‑hall meeting, Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate Peter Obi called on Nigerians living in Britain to stop sending money to relatives at home, arguing that remittances enable poor governance and urging them to push for better leadership in the 2027 election.
LAS News Desk · 19 Oct 2026, 17:45 WAT · 8 sources
NDC moves inauguration of campaign council to 26 October due to presidential candidate’s overseas engagement
The Nigeria Democratic Congress postponed the launch of its National Campaign Council from 20 October to 26 October 2026, citing Peter Obi’s tight schedule abroad, and urged members to stay focused on the 2027 election campaign.
LAS News Desk · 19 Oct 2026, 15:15 WAT · 4 sources