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  Prominent Nigerian activist Aisha Yesufu has issued a strong warning to former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, stating that she will actively oppose him if he attempts to serve beyond a single four-year term as president. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television on Monday, April 6, 2026, Yesufu, a vocal supporter of Obi and co-convener of the #BringBackOurGirls campaign, stressed the importance of integrity and sticking to one's word in leadership. “If Mr. Peter Obi gets into office and decides to do more than one term, I, Aisha Yesufu, said it here, I will oppose him with everything in me because he gave his word, and if he has given his word, he has to stick to his word,” she declared.76a492 Yesufu noted that Obi’s commitment to a one-term presidency predates the 2023 general elections and has been consistent. She recalled pressing him on the issue even after the polls and receiving reaffirmation of his stance. The activis...

 Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has issued a stark warning about Nigeria's escalating debt burden, describing it as "debt without growth" that finances consumption, inefficiency, and corruption rather than productive investment. In a detailed statement posted on his X account on Tuesday, Obi referenced recent World Bank data showing Nigeria as the institution's third-largest debtor to the International Development Association (IDA), with outstanding obligations estimated at approximately $18.7 billion. Bangladesh tops the list with around $23 billion. Obi emphasized that borrowing itself is not inherently problematic—nations often borrow to boost productivity and stimulate economic expansion. However, he argued that Nigeria's approach has led to stagnation, as borrowed funds are misused rather than channeled into growth-driving sectors. To illustrate the consequences, Obi drew a sharp comparison between Niger...

  Former Labour Party presidential candidate and prominent Nigerian politician Peter Obi has strongly criticised the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) over ongoing difficulties in the registration process for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). In a statement posted on his verified X account on Monday, Obi highlighted the persistent overcrowding, confusion, and hardship faced by candidates, particularly at JAMB's office in Amawbia, Anambra State. He described the situation as a regrettable repeat of challenges observed in the previous year, following the proscription of several Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres over alleged infractions. "Last year, concerns were raised about the hardship students faced at various centres across the country, particularly at the Amawbia, Anambra State, office of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board," Obi stated. "The expectation was that corrective measures would follow. Sadly, as I passed ...