Peter Obi

Nigeria's presidency has dismissed claims by NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi that he may not survive to contest the 2027 election, labeling his statements as false and calling him a 'serial liar.'

Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi has expressed fears over his safety, suggesting he may not live to contest the 2027 presidential election, citing concerns about government actions toward opposition figures.

APC leaders Ali Modu Sheriff and David Umahi have separately downplayed Peter Obi's chances in the 2027 presidential race, asserting President Tinubu's dominance and dismissing Obi's support base.

Former Borno State Governor Ali Modu Sheriff has declared that northern Nigerian voters will not support Labour Party's Peter Obi in the 2027 presidential election, citing shifting political dynamics.

Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi has called for President Bola Tinubu’s resignation, citing alleged fiscal misconduct involving N8.83 trillion in unaccounted 2025 expenditure.

Opposition leader Peter Obi has called on the Tinubu administration to shift focus from road construction to addressing Nigeria's worsening hunger crisis, citing urgent humanitarian concerns.

African Democratic Congress chieftain Kenneth Okonkwo has publicly criticized Peter Obi, questioning his suitability for Nigeria's presidency and recalling past political disagreements.

A Nigerian court has granted Peter Obi leave to serve Kenneth Okonkwo with court documents by substituted means in a ₦8 billion defamation lawsuit. Okonkwo denies receiving the documents and questions the suit's legitimacy.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa calls for restraint during immigration-related demonstrations, while Nigerian political figure Peter Obi demands urgent action on insecurity and hunger, highlighting broader governance pressures across the continent.

The Nigeria Democratic Congress has uploaded Peter Obi’s name to the INEC portal ahead of the 2027 elections, while INEC grants access to nine political parties to upload candidate data.

With the 2027 general elections approaching, Nigeria faces mounting political challenges, including threats to party registration, internal party conflicts, and strategic missteps by key candidates.

The All Progressives Congress has overturned Senate and House primary results in Ondo, replacing eight candidates as political tensions rise ahead of the 2027 elections. Meanwhile, Peter Obi faces internal and external pressures over his political future.