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Shettima: Presidency Not for Intimidation, Says South-East Has Better Candidates Than Obi

Daily Dispatch April 9, 2026

Vice President Kashim Shettima has stated that Nigeria’s presidency cannot be attained through coercion or intimidation, stressing that leadership in a diverse nation requires inclusivity, consensus, and broad national appeal. Speaking on the country’s political climate, Shettima warned against

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I am moving with politicians with corruption allegations so that I can change them positively if they are guilty — Peter Obi

Daily Dispatch April 2, 2026

Peter Obi, 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), said he is willing to work with members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) despite corruption allegations against some of them. He explained that close engagement gives him a chance to change them positively if guilty. Speaking on Saturday on Magic FM in Aba, Abia […]

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ADC Crisis: Setback or Strategic Blunder for Atiku, Obi, Others?

Daily Dispatch April 2, 2026

By Olumide Bajulaiye The unfolding crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is less a “technical knockout” and more a brutal lesson in political impatience. At first glance, the situation does look devastating for figures like Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Rotimi Amaechi, Rauf Aregbesola, and Rabiu Kwankwaso—all seasoned politicians who, in different ways, have

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Obi’s Transition From Serious Contender to Mascot

Daily Dispatch March 26, 2026

By Azu IshiekweneFriends, admirers, and the “Obidient” fanbase of the former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Gregory Obi, love to call him by the sobriquet “Okwute,” which in Igbo, Nigeria’s third-largest socio-linguistic group, means rock, boulder, or stone. Quite a nice alias – especially if you associate some doctrinal nuances of Obi’s faith with […]

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2027: Obi Expresses Doubt Over ADC Presidential Ticket

Daily Dispatch March 20, 2026

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has said he is uncertain about clinching the presidential ticket of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking on his political future and ongoing coalition talks, Obi acknowledged that there are no guarantees regarding his chances within the party, despite growing public interest. “I’ve been

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Electoral Act: What next for Atiku, Obi, others?

Daily Dispatch March 1, 2026

By Taiwo Adisa (Published by the Sunday Tribune, March 1, 2026). The Nigerian political opposition woke up from what one can call a deep slumber last week when they organized a world press conference to address key provisions of the 2026 Electoral Act, which was signed into law by President Bola Tinubu on February 18, […]