Peter Obi
Nigerian opposition politician, former Governor of Anambra State, and presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 election.
Latest statement source 15 Oct 2026Archived 26 Oct 20267 sources
Imagine 243,000 Nigerians struggling for a N66 per litre discount in each of the NNPC petrol stations.
Criticising the government's 30-day petrol price discount of about N66 per litre at NNPC retail stations.
Mismanagement of the proceeds should not be the reason for not removing it.
Responding to Atiku Abubakar's proposal to restore the fuel subsidy; said savings from removal were mismanaged.
It is with deep humility that I accept the role of presidential candidate for our party,
Acceptance speech after NDC National Chairman Seriake Dickson presented him with the party flag.
We now live in an environment that has become increasingly toxic
Announcing his exit from the ADC, hours after the party released its primaries timetable and nomination fees.
Nigeria is not poor, we are looted into poverty.
Formally joining the African Democratic Congress opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 election.
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Original sources
- SecondaryObi: Tinubu's subsidy removal, naira floating, tax reforms have deepened Nigerians' hardshipArise News · 13 Oct 2026
- SecondaryPeter Obi disagrees with Atiku on fuel subsidy removal, says savings were mismanagedOpinion Nigeria · 25 Aug 2026
- SecondaryPeter Obi emerges NDC presidential candidate, selects Kwankwaso as running matePeoples Gazette · 31 May 2026
- SecondaryObi quits ADC, leaves party's presidential ticket for Atiku, othersICIR (International Centre for Investigative Reporting) · 3 May 2026
- SecondaryBREAKING: Peter Obi, other South-East leaders officially join ADC in EnuguSahara Reporters · 31 Dec 2025
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