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My Experience At RCCG Redemption City – Peter Obi

14Aug

By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Religion

My Experience At RCCG Redemption City – Peter Obi

Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has appreciated the Redeemed Christian Church of God for the reception he was given at the church’s convention on Friday. Peter Obi, a former Anambra State governor was at the RCCG Redemption City formerly known as Redemption Camp on Friday for its ongoing convention tagged Perfect Jubilee. A viral video on social media on Saturday pictured the crowd cheering Obi during his introduction at the church. Commenting on his reception, Obi in a tweet on his Twitter handle acknowledged the warm reception he received. See Also: “I Rather Die In Nigeria, Than Live Free In Another Man’s Country” – Peter Obi He tweeted, “Sharing moments of true worship last night with a great congregation at the RCCG Convention was a special exp...

Peter Obi’s Supporters Are Noisy, Intolerant – Former Enugu Gov

9Aug

By Kosi UchennaNo Comments

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Peter Obi’s Supporters Are Noisy, Intolerant – Former Enugu Gov

Chimaroke Nnamani, a former Governor of Enugu state, has asked members and leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to stand firm and not be swayed by the supporters of Labour Party, LP, candidate, Peter Obi. Nnamani described Obi’s supporters as noisy, loud, intolerant, proselytisers and condescending, noting that the recent election in Osun State showed a reflection of the party’s actual rating at the grassroots. He charged the PDP leaders not to play into the hands of the Obi’s supporters. Recall that LP candidate, Peter Obi has become widely accepted by Nigerian youths who identify as “Obidients” and are promoting his candidacy. Reacting, the Enugu State Senator likened the ‘Obi-dient movement’ to the story of the Tortoise that borrowed feather from other animals ...

Reno Omokori -“Before Peter Obi was Obidient, He was Atikulated “

7Aug

By Osaretin BalogbanNo Comments

Elections

Reno Omokori -“Before Peter Obi was Obidient, He was Atikulated “

Social-political activist and Lawyer, Reno Omokori, claims the supporters of the Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, were once part of the movement that supported the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP), Atiku Abubakar. According to a post that Omokori shared on his Facebook page, Peter Obi was a big supporter of Atiku before he started the Obidient movement. Omokori also stated that the Obidient movement came from the Atiku movement, he also warned his followers against voting for a candidate with poor leadership qualities. See Also: 2023 Election: Peter Obi More Experienced Than Atiku – Keyamo He wrote, “Before Peter Obi was Obidient, he was Atikulated. He was also a #RenosNuggeteer. Once an Atikulate, always an Atikulate. Even if you are Obidien...

2023 Election: Peter Obi More Experienced Than Atiku – Keyamo

6Aug

By Kosi UchennaNo Comments

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2023 Election: Peter Obi More Experienced Than Atiku – Keyamo

Festus Keyamo, the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, has said that Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate, Peter Obi is more experienced than his Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, counterpart, Atiku Abubakar. Keyamo who was recently appointed the spokesperson for the All Progressives, APC, presidential campaign council disclosed this during an interview on Channels Television on Friday. The minister said that former Vice-President Atiku has never been in a position to make the final say in government, noting that he is not tested. He said, “How are we going to hand the country to somebody who has never held a position—who has never shown capacity where he makes the final call? “Atiku Abubakar is not tested, he is not trusted. He has never held such a position, ev...

“I Rather Die In Nigeria, Than Live Free In Another Man’s Country” – Peter Obi

2Aug

By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments

News, Nigeria

“I Rather Die In Nigeria, Than Live Free In Another Man’s Country” – Peter Obi

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has expressed unflinching love for his country, Nigeria. Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has expressed unflinching love for his country, Nigeria. Obi in a virtual interaction with more than 1,000 members of his support group, the Peter Obi Support Network, expressed optimism that Nigeria can fix its leadership problem. He called on every Nigerian, especially those residing abroad to play their role in whatever capacity they can to ensure the country grows. This was contained in a statement issued by the Director, Strategic Communication, Peter Obi Support Network, Onwuasoanya Jone, on Monday. Obi recalled how he relocated to Nigeria after spending 10 years in the United Kingdom to cont...

Peter Obi Does Not Have Enough Experience to Lead – Okowa

2Aug

By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments

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Peter Obi Does Not Have Enough Experience to Lead – Okowa

Ifeanyi Okowa, Delta State Governor, has stated that the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Peter Obi, does not possess enough experience to lead the country. Okowa, the vice-presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, disclosed this in an interview with the BBC pidgin. According to him, even though Obi has been a governor of Anambra State, the experience was not “deep” enough to lead as a president. Okowa said: “I did not say he won’t have any votes, he will have. But what I’m saying is that he’s not a new candidate. It has not been long since he left PDP. You know he was in APGA before from APGA he came to PDP. It hasn’t been long since he left (PDP) so he cannot say anything about PDP because that’s where he was before. See Also: How Atiku ...

How Atiku Discovered LP Candidate, Peter Obi – Dino Melaye

1Aug

By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments

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How Atiku Discovered LP Candidate, Peter Obi – Dino Melaye

Dino Melaye, a former Senator, has said that Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, brought his Labour Party, LP, counterpart, Peter Obi, to limelight. According to Melaye, any reformer who surface within 199 till date was discovered by Atiku. He disclosed this during an event held in Abuja by women’s political group, Diamond Ladies over the weekend. Melaye said, “Obi is a fantastic Nigerian, but he was not known nationally until Atiku identified him. Atiku is a talent hunter. Everyone who was a reformer in this country from 1999 till date was a discovery of Atiku.others “Atiku discovered Obi before keyboard warriors discovered Obi. Unfortunately, elections are not going to take place on social media. It is going to take place at the polli...

Why I Worshipped At Dunamis Church – Peter Obi

31Jul

By Kosi UchennaNo Comments

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Why I Worshipped At Dunamis Church – Peter Obi

Peter Obi, the Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate has given an insight into why he worshipped at the Dunamis International Gospel Church on Friday. According to Obi, he attended the church to fellowship and praise God. He disclosed in a post on his social media handle, posting pictures of him at the church’s Mid-Year praise and worship night. The Senior Pastor of the Church, Paul Enenche, invite Obi, the wife of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential vice-presidential candidate, Ifeanyi Okowa, Edith; Akwa Ibom Governor, Emmanuel udom among other political heavyweights. See Also: Why I Didn’t Inform Atiku Before Leaving PDP – Peter Obi Obi’s presence at the service was welcomed by loud applause from members of the church. The former Anambra State govern...

Why I Didn’t Inform Atiku Before Leaving PDP – Peter Obi

26Jul

By Kosi UchennaNo Comments

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Why I Didn’t Inform Atiku Before Leaving PDP – Peter Obi

Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, has disclosed why he did not inform Alhaji Atiku Abubakar before leaving the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in May. Recall that Obi, a former Governor of Anambra State decamped from the PDP to LP in May before the PDP held its presidential primary election. Atiku, PDP presidential flagbearer had disclosed during an interview on Arise Television, that Obi told him of his defection three days after dumping the PDP. Reacting to the claim, Obi said he did not want to be talked out of leaving the PDP as he already set his sight on leaving. The LP presidential candidate reiterated that Atiku remains an elder brother to him. See Also: Wike Threatens to Speak ‘Truth’ On Atiku, PDP Speaking during an inte...

My Take On Peter Obi’s Presidential Ambition – Umahi

23Jul

By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments

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My Take On Peter Obi’s Presidential Ambition – Umahi

David Umahi, Governor of Ebonyi State, has said that he is not against the Presidential ambition of Labour Party, LP, candidate Peter Obi nor is he against the emergence of a president of Igbo extraction. The governor issued the clarification on Friday in reaction to viral posts on social media alleging that he was against Peter Obi’s presidential ambition. The social media post attributed to Umahi also alleged that the Ebonyi State Governor has given up on the quest for the realisation of a Nigerian president of Igbo origin. Reacting, Umahi in statement issued by Barrister Uchenna Orji, Commissioner for Information, said the post was made up by frustrated political jobbers. See Also: I’m Ashamed Of Ohanaeze, No Longer Believe In Body – Umahi Attacks Obiozor The stateme...