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  • Peter Obi still struggling with 2023 defeat – Bwala

    Peter Obi still struggling with 2023 defeat – Bwala

    Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala. has stated that Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, is yet to recover from the “painful defeat” he suffered in the last general election.

    Bwala made this remark in a post on his X page on Wednesday, in response to Obi’s Tuesday interview on Arise TV, where he made sarcastic remarks while assessing President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

    According to Bwala, Obi’s comments lacked facts and logical analysis, describing his delivery as “abysmal”.

    “As I listen to Peter Obi this evening struggling to play the opposition (oppose the government), I can’t help but shudder at his abysmal delivery.“He was speaking devoid of facts, logical analysis, and almost sounded like a tinkling cymbal or a sounding brass,” he wrote.

    Bwala further claimed that Nigeria “dodged a bullet” by not electing Obi as president, suggesting that the former Anambra Governor is now “deserted in the banana republic of fantasy. 

  • Obi, Oba Elegushi, Ooni, celebrate Periwinkle Empire boss’ birthday at The Delborough Lagos

    Obi, Oba Elegushi, Ooni, celebrate Periwinkle Empire boss’ birthday at The Delborough Lagos

    Lagos witnessed a night of celebration and transformation as Peter Obi, HRM Oba Saheed Ademola Elegushi (Kusenla III), Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi (Ọjájá II), Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, MD/CEO of Fidelity Bank Plc, and others gathered at The Delborough Lagos on Sunday in honour of Dr Chiedu Nweke, Chairman of Periwinkle Empire’s birthday.

    Nweke marked his birthday in style with the unveiling of four iconic high-rise developments aimed at reshaping the Lagos city’s skyline.

    The remarkable event, which took place at The Delborough Lagos, drew top government officials, business leaders, and industry stakeholders from far and near.

    It was indeed a celebration of vision and progress as the evening was filled with tributes to Nweke’s contributions to Lagos’ urban development, with dignitaries lauding his commitment to infrastructure, economic growth, and innovation.

    Nweke expressed gratitude to the guests and Lagosians for their support, emphasizing the city’s ambition to become a global urban model.

    “This milestone is not just about adding structures to our city; it’s about creating opportunities, enhancing livability, and securing Lagos’ future as Africa’s premier metropolis,” he stated.

    The highlight of the evening was the official announcement of four major high-rise projects designed to elevate Lagos’ commercial, residential, and tourism landscape:

    Pan Atlantis Towers, Eko Atlantic City (14 Floors): Located opposite the U.S. Consulate, this futuristic residential and commercial tower will attract multinational corporations.

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    Atlantis Towers, Victoria Island (Twin Towers, 17 Floors Each) is a luxury mixed-use development featuring high-end residences, hotels, and retail spaces beside The Delborough Lagos.

    Maison Beverly, Eko Atlantic City (7 Floors) is an exclusive enclave for 10 elite homeowners in the Avenues District of Eko Atlantic City.

    Maison Manhattan, Periwinkle Lifestyle Estate, Lekki Phase 1 (17 Floors) is the highest hotel residential building in Lekki Phase 1, offering waterfront views and world-class amenities in the “Billionaires Destination.”

    These developments are expected to generate over 15,000 jobs and attract billions in investment, reinforcing Lagos as a premier hub for business and luxury living.

    The event featured a red carpet-reception, cultural performances, and a ceremonial cake-cutting.

    HRM Oba Saheed Elegushi Kusenla III of Ikate Kingdom delivered a keynote address, commending Nweke’s dedication to the city’s transformation.

    Guests were treated to previews of the architectural designs, with developers assuring that construction would commence immediately, with completion expected within the next three to five years.

    As the night drew to a close, Nweke reaffirmed his vision for Lagos, urging collaboration between the public and private sectors.

    “Tonight, we celebrate not just a birthday, but the birth of a new era for Lagos,” he declared, receiving a standing ovation.

  • Is Peter Obi the praying mantis?

    Is Peter Obi the praying mantis?

    Pitobi amused me during Ramadam. First as a feeder of the poor. Second, as a praying mantis. Was he trying to show that he is now a Muslim or that he has sympathy for Muslims? So, when he sat among the small boys to break his fast, two things struck me. First, he was not eating the quality of rice the poor often eat. He tempted the poor with his upscale cuisine. The jollof rice was rich. Its colour could tickle a palate. I don’t know where it came from, but those boys must have been very titillated that evening when they broke their fast. They must invite him again as a good customer. Or he invited them. It was probably from Kitchen Republic or specially prepared by some happy chef. In the next Ramadan, Pitobi should wake up at 5:30 am and join them. Not his evening version of Iftar when no one can verify whether he had ofe nsala for lunch. Two, he did not communicate with the little guys. He was just eating and looking. How could he. He had not long ago showed contempt for them when he rallied his Christian elite in the name of election. He had too much contempt to relate to them. He was just smiling to himself. He was making love to himself.

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    I say praying mantis, because this was the same Pitobi who rallied Christians against Muslims, a pilgrim and crusader, not long ago. He ran as a saviour of the kingdom. He does not have to pray, but show interest. Maybe he would go to Mecca next. But if he must pray, let us know if he will apologise to those Muslims he threw dirt at during the 2023 presidential campaign.

    He is beginning to pray down our democracy though with ignorance. He says democracy is collapsing because he lost the election. He says no one should be elected unless they have over 50 percent of the votes. If we were to follow that, we can have only two parties. His Labour Party would not be in the running last time. This man needs to go and read history and political systems. There is a reason we have parliamentary systems and presidential systems and hybrids, from the United States to France to the United Kingdom to India.

    If he has a humility to learn, he can go to any university in Nigeria, especially now that he has a lot of idle time to cross religious line in journeys of hypocrisy. If he cannot go, I can recommend some books for him to read. He needs light.

  • Peter Obi, El-Rufai turn to TikTok for 2027

    Peter Obi, El-Rufai turn to TikTok for 2027

    As Nigeria continues to embrace the digital age, social media platforms have transformed how citizens interact with public and private institutions as well as prominent personalities.

    For example, with over 2.8 million followers, Dino Melaye is the most followed Nigerian politician on Instagram. He is closely followed by Bola Tinubu who has 1.1 million followers and Prof Yemi Osinbajo who has 997K followers. Others are Peter Obi with 933 thousand followers and Governor Babajidr Sanwo-Olu – with 882K thousand followers, among others.

    In the past few weeks, TikTok has become a powerful stage and a fleeting spotlight for many politicians. Two prominent politicians — Peter Obi and Nasir El-Rufai — captured the hearts of many Nigerians, especially youths from the Northern and Southern bases on TikTok.

    TikTok is very popular with young audiences – and Nigerians are no exception. It appears to be the most popular social media platform in Nigeria. It has continued to gain dominance by the day, and is gradually diverting young Nigerians from other social media platforms like Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).

    Over time, TikTok just like other social media platforms have also played undeniable roles in spreading the popularity of viral slangs/phrases and footage. In particular, TikTok creators hold live sessions, and as such, the platform is no stranger to the whirlwind of trending topics, memes, and heated debates that define it.

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    Days after former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai created a TikTok account, Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), followed suit.

    El-Rufai, who recently defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Social Democratic Party (SDP), argued that he created the TikTok page to engage Nigerians on political issues and his new party’s activities.

    El-Rufai in the past few weeks has been vocal on X (formerly Twitter). His screen buzzes with the unrelenting flow of tweets, each competing for attention.

    His TikTok page gained significant traction within 24 hours. At the time of this report, he had amassed over 200,000 followers.

    For Obi, the 63-year-old stated that he opened the account as part of his commitment to nation-building. As of the time of filing this report, the account had gained over 10k followers. Obi’s announcement video had garnered 30K views, 6K likes, and 2K comments.

    There are several TikTok accounts, including parody accounts of President Bola Tinubu, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and other politicians which appears to be personally managed by their comms team or they were created and operated by their loyalists.

    The duo — Obi and El-Rufai, joining TikTok, illustrate how the power of ordinary citizens, armed with smartphones and social media, can drive significant change and hold those in power and their leaders accountable.

  • Obi lauds Super Eagles’ resilience despite draw against Zimbabwe

    Obi lauds Super Eagles’ resilience despite draw against Zimbabwe

    Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has expressed admiration for the Super Eagles’ performance in their recent FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Zimbabwe.

    Despite the team’s 1-1 draw, Obi commended the players for demonstrating the “true Nigerian spirit of strength, resilience, and dedication” on the field.

    Obi, who attended the match in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, acknowledged that the team didn’t secure a win but emphasised that their sportsmanship had won the hearts of Nigerians.

    He appreciated the team’s efforts and sacrifices, stating that “our labours were not in vain”.

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    Obi wrote: “Yesterday, I travelled to Uyo, Akwa Ibom state capital, where I joined a host of other sport-enthusiastic Nigerians to support The Super Eagles as they played the Warriors of Zimbabwe in their sixth match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match.

    “As usual, our team demonstrated the true Nigerian spirit of strength, resilience and dedication on the field of play. Football, and indeed sports, has remained a strong unifying factor for our nation battling with disunity.

    “While we may not have clinched the victory on the field of play, our dear players have, again, won our hearts with their obvious display of sportsmanship.

    “I sincerely appreciate our dear national football team and, indeed, everyone whose efforts and sacrifices got us far in this journey. Our labours were not in vain.”

  • Presidency to Obi: Nigeria’s democracy intact, strengthened

    Presidency to Obi: Nigeria’s democracy intact, strengthened

    The Presidency has rebutted claims by Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate  Peter Obi that democracy in Nigeria has collapsed.

    It  called  Obi’s  remarks “hyperbolic” and “lacking logical foundation.”

    Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, said democracy in the country has been strengthened over the past 26 years.

    “How can a democracy that has strengthened over the past 26 years be said to have collapsed?” Onanuga asked in a post on his verified X handle @aonanuga1956.

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    “Only a discontented … Peter, who benefits from the very free speech democracy provides, could perceive such a democratic downfall through his lens,” he added.

    Obi had at a colloquium organised by former Imo State Governor, Emeka Ihedioha, on Monday lamented the state of governance in the country.

    However, the Presidency argued that the ability of the former Anambra State governor to freely express such views was in itself proof that democracy remains intact.

    “If democracy had indeed collapsed, as Peter claims, and we were living under a regime antithetical to democratic principles, he would not have been able to make his comments,” Onanuga stated.

    He urged Obi to be more measured in his public statements, warning against what he described as playing to the gallery.

  • Presidential aide Bwala slams ‘failed politician’ Peter Obi

    Presidential aide Bwala slams ‘failed politician’ Peter Obi

    Special Adviser to the President on Media and Policy, Daniel Bwala, has described former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) Peter Obi, as a failed politician.

    Bwala claimed that Obi does not even know the meaning of democracy.

    The statement comes after the former Anambra Governor claimed that democracy in Nigeria had collapsed.

    While speaking at the 60th birthday colloquium of former Deputy Speaker Emeka Ihedioha, in Abuja on Monday, Obi stated that the progress made since Nigeria’s return to civilian rule in 1999 had been eroded.

    “If you look at where we are today, it’s like they (the PDP) started in 1999 and laid the foundation. Some people came and took it to the deck, and some people were trying to take it to the first floor when some people came and knocked everything down,” Obi said.

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    But Bwala on his official X handle slammed the Ex-Governor, questioning his understanding of democracy.

    He said that when pro-democracy activists were fighting against military regimes, Obi, whom he described as a failed politician, was engaged in buying and selling.

    “It is funny how failed politicians are trying to re-define democracy. @PeterObi said democracy has collapsed. Does he even know the meaning of democracy. 

    “When people were fighting for democracy, Gregory was buying and selling. He doesn’t have a history of any democratic activism from his school days to date. His expertise lies in instigating hate speech and vitriol,” Bwala said.

  • Peter Obi joins TikTok, begs for followers

    Peter Obi joins TikTok, begs for followers

    Labour Party (LP) 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has joined popular social media platform, TikTok.

    The former Anambra governor announced this on his official X page on Tuesday, asking his followers to join him.

    He wrote: “This is my official and only TikTok page. Kindly join me in building a New Nigeria that is POssible. – PO”

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    This comes barely one week after former Kaduna Governor Nasir el-Rufai created an official account on TikTok.

    El-Rufa, who garnered over 200,000 followers in just 24 hours, said his TikTok page aims to share his thoughts on politics and his new party, the Social Democratic Party (SDP).

    “This is my only and official TikTok page. Please join me for videos, comments and conversations on Nigeria politics as well as the activities of our new party Social Democratic Party (SDP). Welcome on board,” he said.

  • I’m ready to work with Peter Obi, says Bala Mohammed

    I’m ready to work with Peter Obi, says Bala Mohammed

    • LP chieftain visits Bauchi

    Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has expressed his readiness to work with the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr. Peter Obi, ahead of the 2027 general election.

    Mohammed, who doubles as the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum, spoke yesterday in Abuchi when he hosted Obi.

    But the Bauchi State governor was not specific about a formal alliance between their parties. Instead, he hinted that the collaboration might be on governance, economic issues, and areas of mutual interest.

    The Nation reports that Obi arrived at the Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport in Bauchi about 10 a.m. yesterday where he was warmly received by Bauchi State Deputy Governor Mohammed Auwal Jatau, who was accompanied by a former Minister of Finance, Senator Nenadi Usman, among others.

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    Obi was later conveyed to the Government House where he held a closed-door meeting with Governor Mohammed.

    Addressing reporters after their meeting, Mohammed described Obi as a “foremost statesman” with a deep economic knowledge, a clear political vision, and a commitment to good governance.

    The governor called for unity among opposition parties to “rescue Nigeria”.

    “We in the PDP, as the chairman of my colleagues, the governors, have always admired him. We have always shown interest because behind the scenes, I have been meeting him.

    “This is not the first time. In fact, I was going to meet him in Abuja, but out of his humility, he decided to come here,” Mohammed said.

    The governor said Obi’s leadership as the face of opposition in Nigeria was crucial for national progress.

    According to him, their collaboration could bridge political divisions, strengthen governance, and combat poverty and ignorance.

    “As for me, I am ready to work with Peter Obi to ensure we close ranks, bring good governance to the country, and give a vibrant opposition with knowledge, vision, and sincerity,” Mohammed said.

    Obi described his visit as part of consultations to address Nigeria’s challenges.

    The former Anambra State governor stressed the need for collaboration across party lines.

    “We must invest in critical areas to pull people out of poverty and reduce criminality. The North is a critical component, if we are going to get it right in this country,” Obi said.

    He stressed that his visit was aimed at addressing hunger, poverty, education, and healthcare across the country.

    “It is time to preoccupy ourselves with discussions that affect the people. That is why I am here,” Obi added.

  • I’m ready to work with Peter Obi, Bauchi Gov declares 

    I’m ready to work with Peter Obi, Bauchi Gov declares 

    Bauchi state governor, Bala Mohammed, has hinted at a possible collaboration with the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, ahead of 2027.

    Mohammed who doubles as the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum, declared his willingness to work with Obi, a former Anambra state governor, when he paid him a courtesy call in Bauchi on Thursday.

    However, the governor did not make any direct statements suggesting a formal alliance between their parties. 

    The focus of their discussion appeared to be on governance, economic issues, and areas of mutual interest.

    Nation reports that Obi arrived at the Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport in Bauchi, about 10:00 am where he was warmly received by the Deputy Governor, Mohammed Auwal Jatau. 

    He was accompanied by former Minister of Finance, Senator Nenadi Usman among others.

    He was later escorted to the Government House, where he met with Governor Bala Mohammed behind closed doors.

    Addressing journalists shortly after the closed door meeting, Mohammed described Obi as a “foremost statesman” with deep economic knowledge, a clear political vision, and a commitment to good governance.

    This is as he called for the need for unity in opposition parties to rescue Nigeria from its current state.

    “We in the PDP, as the chairman of my colleagues, the governors, have always admired him. We have always shown interest because behind the scenes, I have been meeting him,” Mohammed said. 

    “This is not the first time. In fact, I was going to meet him in Abuja, but out of his humility, he decided to come here.” He added.

    Mohammed stated that Obi’s leadership as the face of opposition in Nigeria is crucial for national progress, adding that their collaboration could help bridge political divisions, strengthen governance, and combat poverty and ignorance.

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    “As for me, I am ready to work with Peter Obi to ensure we close ranks, bring good governance to the country, and give a vibrant opposition with knowledge, vision, and sincerity,” Mohammed declared.

    In his remarks, Obi described his visit as part of consultations to address Nigeria’s challenges, stressing the importance of collaboration across party lines.

    “We must invest in critical areas to pull people out of poverty and reduce criminality. The North is a critical component if we are going to get it right in this country.”Obi stated.

    He criticised the ruling party, All Progressive Congress,APC for focusing on trivial issues instead of addressing hunger, poverty, education, and healthcare.

    “It is time to preoccupy ourselves with discussions that affect the people. That is why I am here,” Obi said.