NEWS

Allegation of coup plot by Obi to remove Tinubu, dangerous joke taken too far—aide

Daily Dispatch August 1, 2025

Media aide to Mr Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Mr Valentine Obienyem, has described the allegation against his principal, plotting a coup to dethrone President Bola Tinubu, as a dangerous joke taken too far. He also described the allegation as reckless,

FEATURES

ADC and Coalition 2027: The Fractured Ties Between Atiku, Kwankwaso, Obi, and El-Rufai

Daily Dispatch July 26, 2025

By: Dr. James Bwala All four politicians still have their ropes hanging in the former or soon-to-be former political party. El-Rufai has left the APC but could not have a place in the SDP, as the party denied him being their member. While he is still dancing in ADC, no one knows for sure what […]

COLUMNS

Peter Obi’s Dangerous Game

Daily Dispatch July 24, 2025

By Azu IshiekwenePeter Obi has the best chance against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027 of all opposition candidates. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s People’s Democratic Party (PDP) may have received a slightly higher percentage of the votes (6.9 million or 29.1 percent) in the last presidential election; still, that was poor for Atiku, a […]

Politics

Baba-Ahmed Mulls Presidential Run in 2027

Daily Dispatch July 23, 2025

Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, former Labour Party Vice Presidential candidate, has hinted at potentially running for president in 2027 if certain conditions are met. On Arise Television’s Prime Time programme, he stated that he might consider the presidency if Peter Obi and another southern aspirant drop out of the race. Baba-Ahmed emphasized that his motivation is […]

NEWS

I can’t guarantee your safety – Okpebholo tells Obi

Daily Dispatch July 18, 2025

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State, has told Mr Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, advising him against visiting Edo state without prior notification and approval. The governor said this during a political rally in Uromi, Esan North-East Local Government Area of Edo State. The governor’s remarks came in the wake of Obi’s […]

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2027: Peter Obi exit coalition

Daily Dispatch July 18, 2025

Sources have disclosed that Peter Obi is on the verge of exiting the coalition, as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar intensifies efforts to secure the ADC presidential ticket—potentially ahead of both Obi and former Minister Rotimi Amaechi. While Obi appears increasingly sidelined, Amaechi may still be considered for the vice-presidential slot, depending on how events