The former Rivers State Governor was speaking at the PHIA during a grand reception organised by members of his Party, the ADC
He is a seasonal politician. He don't beg or demand free ticket like the accidental politician. We south south are brave people not cry cry niegbours. He will start mobilizing southern ADC leaders too just like Atiku and really on some of his political friends up north. He contested with Tinubu and claim second, meanwhile one of our neighbor was crying for free ticket. Thou he is now late, may his soul rest in peace.
And trust me Tinubu will do everything to frustrate existence of another seaport in Nigeria so he can be inflicting his greedy taxes
be talking nonsense. I hope you see is a state governor bringing investor to devop seaport in Delta but you guys will be crying for government to develop one for you. Anyway no foreigner or other Nigeria will invest his money in an insecure zone. Onne port is there and yet you guys still complain.
Penguin2: When the pictures of Peter Obi serving food at an event center in Owerri surfaced online, there’s nothing his traducers did not say about him.
Some accused him of hypocrisy, and of not being different from everyday Nigerian politician who eats corn on the road and fries Akara just because they are looking for votes.
But is that who Peter Obi is?
Well, the below pictures will answer that question. As can be seen in the pictures, Peter Obi was captured on two different occasions serving food while he was sitting governor.
Those of who support him know that we are supporting a character who has not only been consistent in his way of life, but also has an unimpeachable character unmatched by any politician alive in Nigeria today.
So you are really comparing that owerri scene with this as serving food. You are just an hypocrite.
Shawarmagirl: This one dey beg. He has chicken out and bow to pressure while given up his quest for Yoruba Nation. Coward
He has to end cos the yorubas don't support is so called agitation. You igbos supported nmandi kanu and Ekpa and that is why they are in prison today. Yorubas have enough intellectuals and traditional institution that will drive succession if the want to, not igboho the illiterates like kanu. Hope you see the difference now.
He need to alert Nigerians about how dangerous you obidients have become. You and your principal the fake messaih lies too much. I don't mind if Tinubu appoint him a spokeman cos he will put you liars on your toes. He always get fact.
Kalulu44: Honestly if I have my way in this country, nobody should be allowed to decamp from the party that gave he or she the platform to be in any elective position until after the 4yrs he or she was elected. How can party A B or C sponsor and campaign for you to be where you're and after about 1 or 2yrs you will now jump ship to another party that didn't labor for your emergence. Anyways it's not their fault, it's we the electorate that will just be looking like zombie instead of making sure that person doesn't return to that seat again by voting them out.
People like obi won't have been known cos Atiku brought him to limelight when he contest along side him in 2019. He was not a popular governor and most of igbos insulted him on this platform. We have the record.
Ofunaofu: Agbadoos are asking what the coalition will do differently, and I say to them: removing the D-lord, who has brought nothing but untold hardship, strife, hunger, and starvation, is the only difference Nigerians are asking for.
And replace him with the one you people called all manner of names back then for non performance. Funny tribe.
Jiokejohn: As a Yoruba man, can you tell me how Tinubu's regime transcended to providing food on your table?
Before 2015 when I was campaigning for PMB against GEJ, I never knew it would be one of my greatest undoings. I felt that with PMB's military background, he would nip the then-insecurity 'Boko Haram' in the bud. I thought that GEJ was too weak to take decisive decisions. Under PMB's watch, we were mesmerised by Banditry, Fulani herdsmen's killings and high-scale kidnappings. During the 2015 election, some of my Igbo brothers were asking me to support GEJ because he made Gen. Ihejirika the Chief of Army Staff. But I questioned how Ihejirika being chief of Army staff will metamorphose to food on my table.
As a Yoruba, how did OBJ's 8 years in office benefit you personally? As a Northerner, how did PMB's 8 years benefit you personally? As Ijaw, how did GEJ's 5 or 6 years benefit you personally? It is high time we look for a competent leader irrespective of tribe or region to transform the country for the good of all of us.
Today, Tinubu is the president, under his watch, subsidy was removed. Pump price has gone up, electricity price has gone up. This resulted in to increase in the prices of food and household items. Yet, our salary (income) was never increased exponentially with other increments to it. Once again, as a Yoruba, can you sincerely tell me your gains or transformation compared to those of the politicians and their families you are fighting for?
I hope is not obi you are calling as competence sha. We all know how most of your brothers drag him out for non performance. Mrvitalis and co are igbos like you and am sure you read what they said about obi.then as governor. There is nothing different from what obi have done if he could even do half of those you mentioned.
NgeneUkwenu: They are welcome to the progressives.
Power remains in the South till 2031, in the earliest..
We are still watching the North, if they didn't behave in 2027, then we would hand over to Wike or Akpabio in 2027. Heavens will not fall.
If the north support Atiku and Tinubu still win, they should be ready for Tinubu handing over to south south cos we go too embrace am. This warning to the north. South south will deliver 10m vote to Tinubu by hook or crook. Since some of them don't believe in Southern power shift but they guide power shifting to north. Let the north central delivers 80% of thier vote to Tinubu then they can get the presidency but not NW and NE delivery to Atiku and will now want power in 2031. Na trap Tinubu dey set for them.
press9jatv: yes sooo. You are very right here. Adeleke's defeat is sacrosanct. I could remember when top obaseki men decamped to APC in their hundreds. Today APC rules Edo State. Adeleke will be massively defeated in August 8th, 2026 governorship election.
most people comment out of emotion and hatred. They can never succeed in politics. Same thing is affecting igbos. You look at trend. Two senators out of three have joined APC from pdp, three house of rep members have also joined and it can be increased out of nine, there is rumors of over ten state assembly members joining too and host of pdp heavyweight. Remember Aregbesola who supported him before, is now in ADC and they have stuff faceoff. I say it has it is.
lowkeybahdguy: Chief Bisi Akande, a strongman of PBAT, does not relish relinquishing leadership of the APC in the state to a governor he knows won't easily kowtow to his shenanigans. Man's a liability but you couldn't defeat him. Lol. Wit the PDP in disarray at this point, it's a steely battle for the Adelekes, as Aregbesola is also on the prowl and looking to draw blood.
The Governor should double down on party discipline in his state. Makinde was able to best the APC as sole opposition in the South West even with federal might. It won't be easy, but it's not an impossible fight for the Governor.
You know nothing about what transpires then. The late Ajimobi disrespected the then olu of Ibadan and to the extent he divided the kingdom and when there was the governorship election, Adelabu the current power minister was the choice of Ajimobi but the olu Ibadan mobilizes his people not to vote for him and Tinubu went and begged him but said he don't have anything against Adelabu but he don't want Ajimobi to still have footprint in the state anymore. He promised to support Adelabu election after mankinde. Ajimobi a sitting governor lost Senate election under APC and the two other APC candidates won. Now the new olu Ibadan is now Ladoja a very close ally of Tinubu. What out, Adelabu is the next governor of oyo state. So before you write, always knows the story. Most of you people just write what you hear not what you know. There are kings you don't joke with cos they are highly influencial. Oba of Benin is one of them too.
slivertongue: A liability that won election is a good liability. Adeleke carry go jare
This is how you people fail. You can be loved before and later be hated. Adeleke is gone. Obaseki was the toast of many of us then but the last two years of his second tenure, the love died. Asue was just unfortunate cos the baggage of Obaseki rub him.
press9jatv: From what I have seen so far, Adeleke's defeat is sacrosanct. Adeleke will be massively defeat in all the 3 senatorial district in Osun State.
This is the height of disgrace. A governor been rejected by an opposition party in his state. Where is the lousy Davido self who keep bragging 4+4 for his uncle. Big trap set down for him. Aregbesola is no longer in his side. I hope the bitter people are observing. The dancing senator cum governor has performed below expectations. How can pdp heavyweight politicians and even current elected representative both federal and even state will be descerting a sitting governor. The Adeleke's we're just too boastful thinking everything is money and everyone can't be bought. let them go to the region we know likes money too much. APC will form the next government in osun state.
gidgiddy: If Nnamdi Kanu, IPOB and ESN were violent people, it would be us Igbos saying it
But those who say that they are violent, don't even know where Igbo land is
they are not violent and they have been killing you people. Say something else. The speech he made during endsars towards Tinubu and family is praise to you abi. Nmandi kanu will rot in prison. So you forgot so soon about his command also to his foolish boys to burn down Lagos and one succeeded in burning BRT buses. Thank God he was caught and he is facing the consequences now. Your region will be worse than north east soonest.
esnbrutality: Ohamadike... Man with a destiny greater than his enemies
Men dey...men mount
men mount and he about to withnessed the fifth Christmas in prison. Una no get mind for south east joor. Upon all the boast that Nigeria will burn if he is ever arrested but till now, no action from your region. You can continue to kill yourself in east that is none of my business . Fear fear people.
Putindbutt: This is an appointment for board Chairman and the people appreciate the President unlike some people who were given South East Investment company (SEIC) with 150billion capital base yet they are on social media insulting him.
RightChannel: In the petition submitted on Monday obtained by SaharaReporters, the group accused Governor Okpebholo of openly threatening Obi's safety and freedom of movement, following comments allegedly made by the governor on Friday, July 18, 2025.
Civil society group, the Leadership & Accountability Initiative, has petitioned the United States Embassy in Abuja, calling for a visa ban on Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, and his family members over the “state-sanctioned threats” to former presidential candidate and Labour Party leader, Peter Obi.
In the petition submitted on Monday obtained by SaharaReporters, the group accused Governor Okpebholo of openly threatening Obi's safety and freedom of movement, following comments allegedly made by the governor on Friday, July 18, 2025.
According to the group, Governor Okpebholo had warned that Obi should not visit Edo State for any reason, stating that “whatever he sees, he should take,” a remark interpreted as a direct threat to the life and safety of the opposition figure.
The petition explained that this direct threat to the life, freedom of movement, and political participation of a Nigerian citizen —particularly a leading opposition figure —amounts to state-sanctioned intimidation, abuse of office, and a dangerous assault on the democratic space.
The group further noted that this is not an isolated incident.
It referenced a similar case involving another state governor who allegedly barred Obi from entering a neighbouring state for political reasons.
It warned that this emerging pattern poses a serious threat to Nigeria’s multiparty democracy and undermines constitutional freedoms.
The group added that the use of state power to suppress opposition and intimidate political rivals is not only a violation of human rights but also a clear affront to democratic norms and international standards.
The petition urged the US government to consider travel restrictions and other diplomatic sanctions on Governor Okpebholo and his immediate family as a deterrent to further political repression in Nigeria.
The statement read, "We write as concerned stakeholders in the protection and promotion of democratic values, civil liberties, and political tolerance within the Federal Republic of Nigeria. We wish to bring to your urgent attention a grave threat to democratic stability and political coexistence issued by the sitting Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, against one of Nigeria's most prominent political figures and former presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi.
"On or about Friday, the 18th of July, 2025, Governor Okpebholo openly threatened Mr. Obi against visiting Edo State for any reason whatsoever, warning ominously that "whatever he sees, he should take." This direct threat to the life, freedom of movement, and political participation of a Nigerian citizen-more so a leading opposition figure-amounts to state-sanctioned intimidation, abuse of office, and a dangerous assault on the democratic space.
"We recall that just weeks prior, another sitting governor in a neighboring state reportedly denied Mr. Obi entry into the state on similar political grounds. This disturbing pattern indicates an orchestrated attempt to isolate, silence, and possibly endanger the life of Mr. Obi, and by extension, undermine multiparty democracy in Nigeria.
"Reasons for International Sanction:Violation of Democratic Norms: Threatening political opponents with violence or obstruction violates the tenets of democracy and the rule of law.
"Abuse of State Power: The governor is using state resources and influence to repress opposition and discourage dissent," they added.
SaharaReporters previously reported that a legal firm, Festus Ogun Legal (FOLEGAL), has given the Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, a seven-day ultimatum to retract unconstitutional threats and tender a public apology to Mr. Peter Obi and the good people of Nigeria.
The governor had threatened that Obi "must not come to Edo without security clearance," warning that his safety would not be guaranteed if he failed to heed the warning.
In a public statement issued through his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, on July 21, 2025, Governor Okpebholo reiterated that there is a need for Obi "to notify and seek security clearance from the Governor before embarking on any public engagement within the state."
However, the law firm, in a letter to the governor dated July 21, titled "Threat to Mr. Peter Obi is Illegal and Unconstitutional," and signed by Festus Ogun, Esq., Managing Partner, stated that threatening Obi not to visit Edo State without security clearance from his office is not supported by law.
The law firm cited Section 41 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) and some decided cases by various courts, which hold that a governor lacks the right or power to restrict the freedom of movement of any person without recourse to law.
The letter stated, "With respect, threatening Mr. Peter Obi not to visit Edo State without security clearance from your office is certainly not supported by law. Section 41 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) provides that every citizen of Nigeria is entitled to move freely throughout Nigeria and to reside in any part thereof, and no citizen of Nigeria shall be expelled from Nigeria or refused entry thereby or exit therefrom.
"Similarly, the Court of Appeal in Faith Okafor v Lagos State Government (2016) LPELR-41066 (CA) made it very clear that a Governor lacks the right or power to restrict the freedom of movement of any person without recourse to law.”
The law firm described as preposterous the idea that the governor would subject Obi to any form of security clearance or approval before visiting Edo State for any purpose.
"It is, in fact, a gross violation of Mr. Peter Obi's constitutionally guaranteed right to freedom of movement," the firm insisted.
"Considering the foregoing, we hereby respectfully request that you retract the unconstitutional threats and tender a public apology to Mr. Peter Obi and the good people of Nigeria,” the letter read.
"We are confident that this modest request will be met within seven days of receipt of this letter. In the unlikely event that our request is not met within the timeframe, we may be compelled to institute a fundamental rights enforcement lawsuit against you, in the interest of our constitutional democracy and the rule of law.”
"We trust that you are properly advised and would act accordingly," the letter added.
Penguin2: Tinubu’s supporters call him master strategist but it seems he has met his teacher in political strategy.
Now, before the ADC coalition was announced, some forces ensured the crisis in LP festered almost irreconcilably. Peter Obi’s traducers were happy. They accused him of being incapable of solving the problem of Labour Party and queried how he can be trusted to solve the myriads of Nigeria’s problem as he always claims.
After the coalition was announced, some people have taken it upon themselves to swear that Obi will never be the candidate of the coalition; they are certain the ADC ticket is already at Atiku’s living room. At the other hand, Tinubu has already started scheming on how to scuttle the coalition by either infiltrating it or activating sleeper cells within. What are we even saying? Shebi some people are already in court challenging the interim leadership of the coalition.
But here’s where it gets interesting. While Tinubu is trying to scuttle the ADC leadership (coalition), Peter Obi seems to be having two pronged approach towards the resolution of the Labour Party leadership crisis.
The first is being part of those who enthroned the Nenadi Usman led Interim Leadership.
And secondly, we just saw Datti appear at Abure led leadership’s NEC meeting obviously representing Peter Obi’s interest.
And that’s where Tinubu’s confusion sets in.
Where now does he wait for Peter Obi?
At ADC?
Or in ensuring Nenadi Usman doesn’t get accepted by INEC?
Or ensuring Julius Abure doesn’t accept Obi back into his fold should INEC end up interpreting Supreme Court judgment and end up continuing to recognize Abure?
The big question is how are you sure the LP crisis is not a deliberate manufacturing of Obi and Abure to give the enemies hope?
As it stands now, it seems that whichever way the pendulum swings, Obi is game. Whether ADC, Nenadi Usman or Abure, Obi’s chances remain untouched.
In the end, it seems the ‘master strategist’ will be taught true strategy in 2027.
he is dribbling himself. Unstable man. ADC is Atiku and Atiku is ADC. Quit nzogbu nzogbu politics
mrvitalis: Yes as a presidential candidate coming to campaign sure he needs to inform you
But as an individual coming for business?
How wike confuse the two situation is what exactly I don't get
Which business did he set up in Benin when he came. Obi is an attention seeker and will still fail in 2027. Atiku is busy consolidating his grip on ADC but obi was asking to be given the ticket on free. Most of you igbos has allowed nzogbu nzogbu politics to blindfold you people.
fergie001: Nyesom Wike at the launch of the Edo modern transit buses
Thank you Wike. Obi is just too desperate to be president. He want to be seen as a different politician. Is it not same man that share 400 cars to traditional rulers in anambra during his reelection. He can only fool the obidients but not person like me. My close friend who just returned back to uk two weeks, knows obi daughter very well and says she live extravagant lifestyles and his father is busy decieving his useful idiots. Obi is an attention seeker. Atiku is busy holding firm grip on ADC but obi is busy serving rice and paying visit that he didn't do immediately his tenure ended as governor but same man want Atiku to surrender the ticket to him. This is the typical nzogbu nzogbu politics most of them play that Soludo warns them about.
babztee: These people are fucking lying.Do not believe any information that comes out of the mouth of these retards.
They’d be trying to fish out positive information ahead of the next election. Bro,these people are just after their pockets.
Your mind is bitter. So you know foriegn exchange matter than a certified dollar billionaire. Na wah for you oh. Someone that transact business everyday.
Hmmmmm2024: Lawyer wey confused...drama everyday.. nonsense .hahahhahahahahahaha..she will learn the hard way
And she is even a lawyer. This is what emotion put someone. There is a conditions to obey before she resume by the court but decided to disobey and listen to the likes of old cargo Ezekwesili and cunny Aisha yesuf. They are just cashing out. Mama pee quickly joined the party. Who know like free money.
shadrach77: She is meeting her legal team for legal advice after the disgrace blockade. Trouble maker
Typical of Nigerians. Last last the Senate will make her to tender apologize to them. Meanwhile the conditions the court gave her was to apologize to the court through her Facebook and two other newspapers but the Senate will now add their own. Akpabio may not be a good man but in this particular case, he is not wrong. Senator Natasha couldn't even tender any prove but the court just want to end the embarrassment coming from the Senate that has gone international. Let her obey the conditions. The Senate spokeman said it since last month but due to her stubbornness, she don't want to apologize.
yarimo: Oby ezekwesili and Aisha Yusufu are just milking her in the name of support
you are right. The court order her to resume but with conditions. The question is, has she met the conditions which is a no. People are just too sentimental. Many people are insulting Akpabio, I speak same language with her, according to history, our forefathers were together before some came down to our present town and while others settled in their current place were she is from. We have similar culture. Before been a senator, she used her connection to fix some failed portion of federal road in my LGA. Yes, she is among the best senators even since 1999 but her character is not good. Aisha yesuf an estako woman from our state, Edo, is just milking the woman with her English. Another lady from edo, mama pee has join the party. Ezekwesili is still not certify with what she has eaten as education minister under Obasanjo.
Arambetimofeda: In the judgement, the judge said in my opinion she should be called back and she must pay five million pounds. Let people be guided before making uninformed comments
The court further said, she should tender apology on Facebook and two print media houses. She has not done any of them and want to resume. It's just pure radicality from her. I am not a fan of Akpabio. If she has done all this and the Senate still deny her entry, many people will pick interest. Aisha yesuf and co supporting her are only cashing out.
PHIPEX: See what we get when we elect illiterates and olodos to govern a state.
Okpehbolo should also start giving ID cards to everyone entering Edo state. This is grossly shamefule for him not to know there is something called the constitution. Now he thinks he is a dictator whose words are laws. But do you really blame him, he knows how he became a governor.
Nigeria moved from Yaradua and Jonathan with MSC and PHDs to Buhari and Tinubu whose WAEC certificates are unknown.
Now a Governors who couldn't pass WAEC eaxm at old age believes his words are laws
but was not shameful when Diri did same to Wike. Hypocrites because he affect your fake messaih.
njokuuche77: Oga, Edo is not your personal compound. It’s a state in a democratic nation, not a palace where visitors must kneel and knock.
Respect for office is good, but this tone? Power is transient. Focus on serving, not flexing.
Did you and your people not happy when Diri ban Wike from entering bayelsea. Even you igbos supported Wike as governor and even urge him to bannish Ameachi from entering portharcourt. You people are just to hypocratic. Obaseki said same thing to Oshiomohole and you all also supported. The message has been passed by my governor, and obi will do the needful next time.
Politics › Re: ADC: Our agreement is support who emerges from a transparent Primary - Amaechi by kedeojo(m): 8:35pm On Jul 23, 2025
