In Nigerian politics, power is almost always treated as a zero-sum game of self-interest. Leaders routinely destroy coalitions, fracture political platforms, and run parallel structures simply because their personal names are not at the top of the ticket. Former Bayelsa State Governor and current Senator representing Bayelsa West, Henry Seriake Dickson, has written a completely…
Following weeks of intensive consultations and debate over campaign structures, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has reached an accord with its presidential flagbearer, Peter Obi, and vice-presidential running mate, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, on the framework of its 2027 presidential campaign council. As reported in The Punch’s report on NDC campaign appointments and corroborated by…
As preparations for the 2027 general elections gather momentum, Professor of Political Economy Pat Utomi has stepped onto the pitch to broker what may be the most delicate political negotiation in Nigeria’s fourth republic. Through the Political Commission of the Movement for Credible Elections (MCE), Utomi has initiated a round of closed-door consultations with major…
In Nigerian politics, when politicians finish their tenures, the standard ritual is usually to point fingers, trade blame, or hide behind dense bureaucratic paperwork. But former Anambra State Governor and presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has just raised the political stakes to a whole new level. Faced with renewed accusations…
When rogue elements attempt to turn elections into a street brawl, true statesmen do not mince words. In the wake of the reckless blockade and attack on the convoy of Peter Obi in Benue State, the National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Seriake Dickson, stepped forward to deliver an uncompromising message: violence…
Preparations for the 2027 general elections have gained fresh momentum as the National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Henry Seriake Dickson (HSD), led a strategic meeting with Lagos NDC stakeholders on Friday. The consultative session brought together the party’s Lagos State governorship candidate, Mr. Funso Doherty, the South-West Zonal Vice Chairman, the…
Preparations for the 2027 presidential race have gained major momentum as presidential candidate Peter Obi, his running mate Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, and top party leaders held crucial consultations on Friday. The high-level talks focused on finalising key decisions ahead of the official unveiling of the party’s Campaign Council. Final Touches Ahead of Campaign Council…
The debate over the economy has taken center stage ahead of the 2027 presidential election, as Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi openly disagreed with African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate Atiku Abubakar on fuel subsidy removal. While Atiku is pushing to bring back the subsidy, Obi insists that ending it remains a necessary…
2027 NDC presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has officially unveiled his Production First agenda, declaring that Nigeria can work if the country changes its economic strategy. Launching his campaign, Obi emphasized that moving away from heavy dependence on foreign imports is the only way to rescue the nation from poverty. Why Nigeria Needs a Production First…
The 2027 presidential candidate for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has issued a strong call to the Federal Government. Following recent, devastating attacks in parts of Benue State, Obi is urging authorities to intensify their efforts to protect the lives and property of citizens. A Visit to Grieving Communities Peter Obi’s demands came…
