Politics
2027 Presidential Election: “I am ready to work with Peter Obi” — Governor Bala Mohammed
Obi said his visit to the Bauchi governor was part of his consultations with stakeholders to address Nigeria’s challenges.
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has expressed his willingness to work with Peter Obi, the 2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, to strengthen opposition politics ahead of 2027 presidential election.
Governor Mohammed bore his mind after a closed-door meeting with Obi at the Government House in Bauchi, today.
Mohammed said he admires and respects Obi’s style of politics, adding that the ex-governor of Anambra State has a clear vision of politics and governance.
“We have a lot of respect and admiration for him because of his style of politics, his statesmanship, his versatile nature, and his deep knowledge of the economy and governance.
“Peter Obi has a clear vision of where politics and politicians should be in terms of bringing good governance, impacting the people, and uniting the country. It is always a delight to listen to him because of his deep knowledge and mastery of statistics,” Mohammed said.
Mohammed said his discussions with Obi, whom he described as the face of opposition, covered a range of national issues, including the state of opposition and the crisis in Rivers State.
“I appreciate what he is doing as a leader of the opposition because, whether we like it or not, he is now the face of opposition politics in Nigeria,” the governor said. He also declared his readiness to work with Obi to “close ranks” and strengthen opposition politics in the country.
The governor said, “I want to say clearly that I am ready to work with Peter Obi. We must come together to bring good governance, offer a vibrant opposition with vision and strategy, and rescue this country from mediocrities parading themselves as leaders.
The time has come for us to step out and act with sincerity and focus. Our coming together is a message, and this message will resonate because my fellow governors support this kind of alliance.
”Obi said his visit to the Bauchi governor was part of his consultations with stakeholders to address Nigeria’s challenges.
“Nigerians may wonder why I am here, but I have come to consult with him because he is a critical stakeholder in Nigerian politics,” Obi said.
Politics
Why I switch parties — Peter Obi
People were not playing by the rules. It was transactional. I cannot be part of a transactional system,” Obi said.
Peter Obi has defended his record of moving between political parties, saying he leaves when a party abandons principles and begins to run on transactions and personal interests.
The former Labour Party presidential candidate spoke on Arise TV on Monday, where he addressed why he has switched parties numerous times.Obi said his first switch, from APGA to the PDP, was driven by a dispute with his successor as Anambra governor.
He said that he chose to leave rather than allow the conflict to damage governance in the state.
“I moved from APGA to the PDP because of issues with my successor.
Rather than allow it to become destructive to governance, I moved out,” he said.
He said that the PDP offered no better environment, describing the party as one where members ignored rules and reduced politics to a game of favours.
“People were not playing by the rules. It was transactional. I cannot be part of a transactional system,” Obi said.
He also pointed to internal crises and legal disputes within the Labour Party as factors that eroded its viability as a platform.
Obi is currently working with opposition figures linked to the African Democratic Congress as part of efforts to build a unified front ahead of future elections.
Politics
ADC gets new venue for convention
The ADC, in a tweet on its X handle, said the national convention will take place at the Rainbow event center in Abuja
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, said it has gotten a new venue for its national convention scheduled to hold in Abuja on Tuesday, April 14.
The ADC, in a tweet on its X handle, said the national convention will take place at the Rainbow event center in Abuja.
The party said that the event center will provide a central, accessible, and fitting venue for delegates and stakeholders expected from across the country.
Politics
Despite Court, El-Rufai Eyes on ADC Convention
Shortly before entering the courtroom, the former governor was overheard exchanging words with a close associate about the forthcoming convention of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
• El-Rufai arrives court Monday April 13, 2025 (Photo / Ohibaba.com)
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, on Monday appeared at the Kaduna State High Court as proceedings resumed in his ongoing trial instituted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).
A bail hearing in the case has been scheduled for April 14.
El-Rufai is being tried alongside Amadu Sule over allegations including abuse of office, fraud, intent to commit fraud, and conferring undue advantage, among other charges.
Shortly before entering the courtroom, the former governor was overheard exchanging words with a close associate about the forthcoming convention of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
“So tomorrow is our convention, right?” he asked.
The associate responded, “God willing,” suggesting that despite his legal challenges, El-Rufai remains actively engaged in party affairs.
The former Governor is facing another 10-count charge at the Federal High Court in Kaduna, bordering on alleged abuse of office, money laundering, and fraud involving N579.6 million and $1.1 million, filed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).
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