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Four NNPP Lawmakers Dump Kwankwasiyya Movement, Reject Red Cap
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Cracks in the Red Cap: Kwankwasiyya Movement Warns Kano Assembly Over Plot to Axe Deputy Governor

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Peter Obi: I’m Running for President as a Nigerian, Not an Igbo Man ABUJA — Mr. Peter Obi, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential aspirant and 2023 Labour Party candidate, has declared that his 2027 bid is driven by national identity and superior competence rather than ethnic considerations. In a recent statement that has quickly gained traction, Obi challenged any rival to a live debate on their qualifications to lead the country. "I’m not contesting the presidential election in 2027 because I’m an Igbo man, but because I’m a Nigerian," Obi stated. "Nobody contesting to be President of Nigeria in 2027 is more qualified than me. If anyone says they are more qualified, let that person challenge me to a live debate." A Focus on Competence Obi’s remarks underscore his ongoing effort to shift the political narrative away from zoning and tribalism toward character and capacity. Since joining the ADC coalition, he has consistently maintained that Nigeria’s survival depends on selecting leadership based on a proven track record rather than regional entitlement. During a recent session on X Space, he reiterated his commitment to the "rescue journey," dismissing any interest in a vice-presidential slot and insisting he is only interested in the presidency to implement urgent reforms in security, education, and the economy. The Debate Challenge The call for a live debate is a signature of Obi’s campaign style, designed to put pressure on his opponents to present concrete solutions to Nigeria's mounting challenges. By positioning himself as the most qualified candidate, he is seeking to galvanize his "Obidient" support base while attracting undecided voters who prioritize professional expertise over political tradition. Electoral Strategy and Coalition Obi’s stance comes amid complex negotiations within the opposition coalition, where figures like former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso are also vying for prominence. While some within the ADC have pushed for zoning the ticket to the South, Obi’s recent pronouncement aims to transcend these divisions by appealing directly to the national electorate on the grounds of merit. As the 2027 race begins to take a definitive shape, Obi’s bold assertion of his qualifications sets the stage for what he promises will be a "different" and more accountable electoral cycle.
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Obi Set to Dump ADC for NDC Amid 2027 Power Struggle

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Tinubu’s Aide Daniel Bwala Embarrassed, Ill-Prepared in Al Jazeera Grilling by Mehdi Hasan
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Tinubu’s Aide Daniel Bwala Embarrassed, Ill-Prepared in Al Jazeera Grilling by Mehdi Hasan

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BUDGETARY INSIDE JOB? How a "Fictitious" Council Duped Deputy Speaker Kalu and Slipped ₦1.3bn Into the 2026 Budget
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Perjury Allegations: Civil Society Coalition Issues 72-Hour Ultimatum to Deputy Speaker Kalu

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‘I Am a Fact-Checker, Not a Hater’ — Reno Omokri Explains His ‘Fixation’ with Peter Obi
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Tinubu Assigns 65 Ambassadors; Omokri Posted to Mexico, Fani-Kayode to Germany

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Court Orders Deregistration Of ADC Moments After Atiku Names Amaechi Running Mate For 2027
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Gunmen Attack Amaechi’s Convoy, Set ADC Office Ablaze in Rivers

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Suspended Anambra Lawmaker Apologizes To Soludo Recalled Back To Assembly
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Suspended Anambra Lawmaker Apologizes To Soludo Recalled Back To Assembly

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Iyabo Obasanjo’s Gubernatorial Ambition Stirs Ogun Political Waters
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Iyabo Obasanjo’s Gubernatorial Ambition Stirs Ogun Political Waters

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EL-RUFAI DEFIANT: Former Kaduna Governor Slams ICPC Probe as “Political Witch-Hunt,” Refuses to Answer Questions
Crime

EL-RUFAI DEFIANT: Former Kaduna Governor Slams ICPC Probe as “Political Witch-Hunt,” Refuses to Answer Questions

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Open Letter to the Governor of Kano State on Insecurity
N/West

Kano Assembly Slaps Deputy Governor Gwarzo with Impeachment Notice Over Alleged ₦1.1 Billion Looting

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