Obi made the call during his engagements with party supporters, stakeholders and residents in Kogi, Benue and Enugu states, where he also highlighted concerns over insecurity, unemployment, poverty, healthcare and education.

The former Anambra State governor said Nigerians must remain committed to the democratic process and ensure that their ballots are counted and their choices respected.

He urged voters to turn out in large numbers on election day, stressing that protecting the integrity of the electoral process should not be left entirely to political parties or electoral officials.

Obi began his latest engagement in Olamaboro Local Government Area of Kogi State, where he met with party stakeholders and members alongside the NDC’s Kogi East senatorial candidate, High Chief Peter Ameh.

He subsequently visited Otukpa in Ogbadibo Local Government Area of Benue State and Obollo Afor in Enugu State, interacting with residents and traders along the routes.

According to Obi, the concerns expressed across the communities were largely similar, with Nigerians demanding better security, employment opportunities, functional hospitals and schools, as well as improved living conditions.

He described these demands as basic expectations from a government committed to the welfare of its citizens.

Obi also called on Nigerians to choose leaders based on competence, character, capacity, compassion and commitment to national development.

His latest appeal comes days after he told supporters in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, that he was prepared to stand with Nigerians in protecting their votes during the 2027 election.

Obi, who is seeking the presidency for the second consecutive time, has repeatedly warned against attempts to manipulate the electoral process while expressing confidence that Nigerians would be better prepared to safeguard their votes in the coming election.

The 2027 presidential election is scheduled for January 16, 2027, with Obi expected to face incumbent President Bola Tinubu and other opposition candidates in what is shaping up to be a highly competitive contest.

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Delivering his ruling in Suit No. FHC/LKJ/CS/49/2025, Daily Dates Nigeria reports that Justice Isah Dashen held that all relevant parties must be heard before any substantive decision can be made in the matter.

The court upheld the application filed by the Peace Movement Party (PMP), ruling that the party is a necessary party to the suit.

Justice Dashen noted that counsel to the PMP successfully demonstrated the party’s legal interest, which warranted its inclusion in the proceedings.

According to the judge, the earlier judgment was constitutionally defective as it was delivered without hearing from all interested parties.

He declared that such an omission rendered the entire process null and void.

Justice Dashen further ruled that the status quo be restored to what it was before the December 2025 judgment, pending the determination of the substantive suit.

He also observed that certain material facts were suppressed in the earlier proceedings, which justified the decision to set aside the judgment.

Consequently, the court ordered that the substantive suit commence afresh, with INEC, the Peace Movement Party (PMP), and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as parties to the case.

Counsel to the applicant, C.S. Ekeocha, told journalists that the Peace Movement Party approached the court after discovering that the NDC’s registration was based on a logo it had previously submitted to INEC before the commencement of the suit.

According to Ekeocha, the court agreed that the applicant’s rights had been affected and consequently vacated the earlier judgment.

“The court has ordered all parties to return to the position they occupied before the judgment of December 10, 2025, and directed the claimants to join all necessary parties to ensure the issues in dispute are effectually and completely determined,” he said.

He explained that the implication of the ruling is that every action taken by INEC in compliance with the now-vacated judgment stands reversed.

“The recognition of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, the issuance of its certificate of registration, its inclusion in INEC’s records, and any appearance on ballot papers arising from that judgment must be withdrawn pending the final determination of the substantive suit,” Ekeocha stated.

He, however, clarified that the substantive case remains before the court and has not been decided.

“The matter has not been concluded. The court merely set aside its previous judgment and directed that the party whose interests were affected be joined so that all sides can be heard before a fresh decision is reached.”

Ekeocha also dismissed suggestions that the court merely ordered parties to maintain the status quo, insisting that the ruling specifically directed a restoration of the position that existed before the December 10, 2025 judgment.

The ruling effectively returns the dispute over the registration of the Nigeria Democratic Congress to the Federal High Court for a fresh hearing, with all relevant parties expected to participate before a new determination is made.

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The group took the decision at a national summit of opposition political parties held on Saturday, 25 April 2026, in the Oyo State capital.

The opposition political parties which participated in the summit included the PDP, ADC, PRP, NNPP, NDC, LP, APP, Accord, APM, AA, DLA, YP, ADP, and ZLP.

Reading the communiqué on behalf of the participating chairmen, the factional National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Taminu Turaki (SAN), declared that the move was an existential necessity to rescue Nigeria from the stranglehold of the APC.

“We shall work towards fielding one presidential candidate for the 2027 elections, which shall be agreed and supported by all participating opposition parties to rescue our nation and her long-suffering masses,” the communiqué stated.

The summit also slammed the leadership of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). It passed a vote of no confidence on the INEC chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, accusing him of blatant partisanship toward the ruling party.

The declaration warned that Amupitan’s continued stay in office is vexatious and could trigger a national crisis. The summit demanded that Amupitan be replaced by a neutral figure to guarantee a credible process.

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Speaking during an interview on Channels Television, Okonkwo addressed growing speculation that Obi could exit the ADC if he fails to secure the party’s presidential ticket. He cautioned that such a move would raise serious concerns about Obi’s political consistency and long-term commitment.

According to Okonkwo, any aspirant who leaves the ADC after witnessing ongoing coalition-building efforts risks being labeled politically unstable. He argued that repeatedly switching political platforms in pursuit of ambition could damage public perception, describing such politicians as “political wanderers.”

Okonkwo further claimed that abandoning the ADC project at this stage could indirectly strengthen the re-election chances of Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He suggested that such an action might be interpreted by observers as working against opposition unity or even being compromised.

The comments come amid ongoing discussions about opposition alliances and the search for a strong platform capable of challenging the ruling party in 2027. While Obi has not confirmed any intention to leave the ADC, the speculation continues to generate reactions across Nigeria’s political landscape.

With opposition unity seen as a critical factor in the upcoming elections, Okonkwo’s remarks highlight the growing tensions and strategic calculations shaping the race toward 2027.

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Having said that, I must also commend King Wasiu Ayinde Marshall’s act of accountability in taking responsibility for his actions and apologising to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the nation within 48 hours of the incident.

To err is weakness, and to continue in your error is wickedness. K1 De Ultimate showed that he, like all humans, is weak. However, he demonstrated that though he may be weak, he is not wicked.

Therefore, I urge that, within the ambit of the law, justice should be tempered on him with mercy.

I compare his behaviour to that of the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the #NigerianElections2023, Mr. Peter Obi, who was caught red-handed in a leaked audio threatening to unleash “Religious War” on the Muslim Ummah.

To date, Mr. Peter Obi has neither admitted what we all know, that he is the one on that leaked ‘Yes Daddy’ tape, nor apologised to the nation and specifically to the Muslim Ummah.

A man, like Peter Obi, who cannot admit his error when he is not in power, will definitely commit terror when in power!

It takes courage to do what K1 De Ultimate did—courage that Peter Obi obviously does not have. That is why I salute King Wasiu Ayinde Marshall and continue to respect him.

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Adebayo made this known during an interview on Channels Television on Sunday, April 6, 2025. According to him, several high-profile politicians, including Atiku and Obi, are considering the SDP as their new political platform as momentum builds towards the 2027 polls.

This revelation follows the recent defection of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to the SDP, signaling a possible realignment of Nigeria’s political landscape.

“People are joining my party, and we are welcoming them,” Adebayo said. “You’ve seen how active I’ve been in receiving them. The only issue is helping them adapt to a system where rules and accountability matter.”

When asked specifically about the involvement of Peter Obi, Adebayo noted that discussions are ongoing.

“Until someone officially joins, we can’t say for certain. But I’ve been informed by reliable sources, including our Financial Secretary, that talks are in progress,” he said.

He also mentioned that the SDP maintains a strict internal structure based on fairness and transparency. “We conduct our affairs without court cases or controversies. Our 2022 national convention is a clear example of our integrity,” Adebayo added.

“If we stick to our values and offer Nigerians a credible alternative, we will defeat the APC and send President Bola Tinubu into retirement, whether in Lagos or anywhere else he chooses,” he declared.

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Peter Obi of the Labour (LP) and Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) filed the appeals after the PEPC judgment.

Citing section 182 of the Electoral Ect, Justice Okoro says Atiku failed to apply to the court to amend his petition to bring fresh evidence against Tinubu.

Justice Okoro noted that Atiku’s attempt to introduce fresh evidence with a view to extend the time to adjudicate the case is unfortunate.

Consequently, he said, since the Presidential Election Petition Court has no jurisdiction to entertain fresh evidence, the Supreme Court has no jurisdiction to accept fresh evidence.

He said it has to be noted that the 180 days imposed is immutable, and cannot be extended.

According to him, on this application, fresh evidence is not received as a matter of cause.

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According to the Tribunal, the petitioners did not prove the particular polling units where the election did not take place nor did they specify particulars of polling units where there are alleged complainants of irregularities.

“Pleading must set out material facts and particulars. In the instant petition, there was no effort to prove specific allegations, particulars of complaints,” the Tribunal ruled on Wednesday in Abuja.

The law is clear that where someone alleges irregularities in a particular polling unit, such person must prove the particular irregularities in that polling unit before that petition can succeed, the Tribunal added.

It was only in one instance that figures were given of alleged suppressed votes and we all know that elections are about figures,” it maintained.

LP had alleged that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) reduced their scores and added it to All Progressives Congress (APC)’s votes.

But the court said LP failed to supply particulars of what they actually scored before the said reductions, neither did they supply the polling units where it happened.

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LP had challenged the declaration of All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Bola Ahmed Tinubu (BAT) as president-elect.

In a statement released on Tuesday, the acting National Publicity Secretary of the party, Obiorah Ifoh, said: “Our legal team was confronted by the stark revelation that these men have advanced their plot by approaching all the tribunals where our numerous candidates lodged their election petitions arising from the recently held general election.”

“We had long suspected that moles were planted to sabotage the efforts of the party to offer Nigerians an alternative to the wicked and clueless governance in place today, but the desperation to satisfy their pay master are beginning to threaten our common peace and of course our democracy.

“Approaching the tribunals to withdraw all the cases lodged by Labour Party candidates across board is the height of subterfuge and treachery, and Nigerians will resist this ploy to plunge the nation into unnecessary turmoil,” he  added.

“The leadership of the Labour Party is therefore calling on the tribunals to disregard any letter emanating from our suspended National Legal Adviser, Samuel Akingbade to the effect that all our cases are to be withdrawn. We are also calling on the presidential election tribunal to disregard such letters from these ex officials of our party asking for the withdrawal of Peter Obi’s petition,” he said.

He called on the Department of State Services (DSS), Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the police to arrest” these enemies of democracy”

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Oyedepo made the reaction while preaching on Sunday at the church’s headquarters in Ogun State, Southwest Nigeria.

He said he has never campaigned for any politician during any election in the country.

In his reaction, Oyedepo said he never spoke to any group of people on behalf of any politician.

“Nobody had ever told me what to say in this world. No. I have never campaigned for anybody or speak on anybody’s behalf and I will not do that till I go to heaven.

“There is no (political) party in this country that didn’t come to me for prayers and advice. I advised them, some, they didn’t take. Those who chose to take it, they see results; those who said no, they are going about it (laughs). If you still come again, I will still tell you, it doesn’t change,” he said.

An audio is currently trending online where Obi was heard appealing to the Bishop to help solicit votes from Christians in the South-West.

Obi also stated allegedly said the votes were needed because the 2023 presidential election was a religious war.

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