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Why I may dump ADC – Peter Obi
Why I may dump ADC – Peter Obi: Mr Obi said he left the PDP because the party allowed its presidential primaries to be transactional.
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Why I switch parties — Peter Obi
Why I switch parties — Peter Obi: Peter Obi defends his history of moving between political parties, citing transactional politics and a commitment to principled ...
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2027 Politics Watch: From Atiku’s Sokoto rally to Obi’s convoy attack: Atiku Abubakar launched his presidential campaign in Sokoto after days of controversy over ...
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Ex-SGF Babachir Lawal joins NDC
Ex-SGF Babachir Lawal joins NDC: Mr Lawal joined NDC about three months after he resigned from the ADC, which he accused of manipulating its presidential primary ...
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NDC screens, clears Peter Obi for presidential primaries
NDC screens, clears Peter Obi for presidential primaries: Mr Obi left the ADC a month ago to join the NDC, citing internal issues within the ADC.
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Key FactsNDC Clears Peter Obi for Presidential Primary
May 20, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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  • The committee chaired by Sam Egwu, a former Ebonyi State governor, cleared Obi on 19 May 2026, according to a party video on X.

  • Obi said the review of his academic credentials was part of a screening that lasted more than two hours.

  • He said he also answered questions about his vision for Nigeria and the leadership the country needs now.

  • Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso left the ADC on May 3 and joined the NDC, citing internal issues within the ADC.
Aisha Yesufu joins NDC, declares for FCT senatorial seat
Aisha Yesufu joins NDC, declares for FCT senatorial seat: She said recent developments had informed her decision to leave the ADC and align with the NDC ...
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Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour abandons Peter Obi, says he’ll remain in ADC
Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour abandons Peter Obi, says he’ll remain in ADC: Many Nigerians, especially supporters of LP presidential candidate in 2023, Peter Obi ...
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UPDATED: Peter Obi most favoured in ADC – Spokesperson
UPDATED: Peter Obi most favoured in ADC – Spokesperson: "I can tell you as a national public secretary of ADC that none of the aspirants ...
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Obi, Kwankwaso launch joint movement before ADC primaries
Obi, Kwankwaso launch joint movement before ADC primaries: Supporters of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso have launched the Obi-Kwankwaso Movement ...
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: Atiku also commits to respecting the outcome of the ADC primary, including stepping aside for rivals like Peter Obi.
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Why I’ll work with politicians in ADC facing corruption allegations – ...
Why I’ll work with politicians in ADC facing corruption allegations – Peter Obi: In December 2025, Mr Obi, who has been celebrated as not being tainted by ...
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I’ll challenge 2026 Electoral Act in court, says Peter Obi
I’ll challenge 2026 Electoral Act in court, says Peter Obi: Peter Obi, after joining the ADC, announces he will challenge the 2026 Electoral Act in court ...
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How Peter Obi, I escaped attack at Edo ADC gathering — Akpata
How Peter Obi, I escaped attack at Edo ADC gathering — Akpata: Olumide Akpata reveals how he and Peter Obi narrowly escaped an armed attack at an African ...
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2027: ADC cracks as ‘Obidients’ demand presidential ticket
2027: ADC cracks as ‘Obidients’ demand presidential ticket: Internal rifts emerge in the African Democratic Congress as Peter Obi's supporters ...
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Obi’s ADC presidential bid depends on Atiku’s withdrawal — Ex-PDP gov ...
Obi’s ADC presidential bid depends on Atiku’s withdrawal — Ex-PDP gov aspirant : A former PDP aspirant says Peter Obi's ADC presidential bid may struggle in ...
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What’ll happen to ADC if it fails to give Peter Obi 2027 ticket – Fayose
What’ll happen to ADC if it fails to give Peter Obi 2027 ticket – Fayose: Mr Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections ...
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2027: No pact with Atiku, Obi, Jonathan, says ADC faction
2027: No pact with Atiku, Obi, Jonathan, says ADC faction: An ADC faction dismisses claims of courting Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, or Goodluck Jonathan for the ...
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Obi will compete for ADC presidential ticket — Ex-national chair
Obi will compete for ADC presidential ticket — Ex-national chair: Peter Obi joins the ADC to secure the 2027 presidential ticket, but the ex-national chair says ...
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Keyamo, ADC clash over zoning, Atiku, Obi
Keyamo, ADC clash over zoning, Atiku, Obi: Festus Keyamo and the ADC trade words over presidential zoning, with accusations involving Atiku Abubakar's influence ...
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Obi set to join ADC as party plans convention: Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi is reportedly set to join the African Democratic Congress ...
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2027: LP rules out automatic ticket for Obi
2027: LP rules out automatic ticket for Obi: Labour Party rules out an automatic ticket for 2027 aspirants, including Peter Obi. He must face primaries amid ...
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ADC ticket: Atiku, Obi’s relationship cordial, say Obidients
ADC ticket: Atiku, Obi’s relationship cordial, say Obidients: Supporters of former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Friday said their outrage ...
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