Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has denied allegations that he ordered the withdrawal of a private venue for a town hall meeting scheduled to feature Nigeria Democratic Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, in Enugu. The governor, in a statement posted on his X account on Wednesday, described the allegation
By Anayo Okoli ENUGU — The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Enugu State Government of implementing anti-people policies, alleging that the administration of Governor Peter Mbah has worsened the hardship faced by residents. According to him, demolitions at Old Park and Gariki in Enugu, as well as Ogige Market in Nsukka, displaced residents and traders, leaving thousands without their sources of income.
The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Campaign Council in Enugu State has held a strategic meeting to coordinate mobilisation efforts and develop campaign plans for Governor Peter Mbah’s re-election bid and other party candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections. Oruruo said the council intended to present the projects as evidence of the administration’s efforts to improve public services and infrastructure while seeking support for Mbah’s re-election and other APC candidates.
By Ayobami Okerinde The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has criticised the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, over his claim that Nigeria could be wealthier if public funds were kept in banks to earn interest. Vanguard had reported that Obi, speaking during an interview with a radio station in Nasarawa State on Wednesday, argued that Nigeria would be significantly wealthier if leaders left public funds in banks to generate interest instead of mismanaging the country’s resources.
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has promised to strengthen electoral laws and enforce tougher penalties against electoral offenders if elected president in 2027. Obi made the pledge on Wednesday at an NDC town hall meeting in Akwanga Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, where he outlined his proposed reforms to Nigeria’s electoral system, emphasising accountability, transparency and strict adherence to the rule of law.
By Edwin Philip, Lafia The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has promised to declare a state of emergency in security, education and electricity if elected president in 2027. In his remarks, the NDC chairman in Nasarawa State, Dogo Shammah, said the party was prepared to compete in the 2027 elections.
Kwankwaso joins TikTok, promises daily life content. By Adegboyega Adeleye The vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has joined TikTok, promising followers authentic information, latest updates and exclusive content about his daily life as he prepares for the 2027 general election alongside presidential candidate Peter Obi.