Politics

Tinubu Allies Push Obi to Step Down for 2027 Re-election Bid

A pro-Tinubu group in Nigeria's Southeast region is actively seeking to persuade Peter Obi to withdraw from the 2027 presidential race. They plan to engage influential Igbo leaders and statesmen, including Ohanaeze Ndigbo and Emeka Anyaoku, to broker the deal. The group believes this strategic move would position the Southeast for future presidential success, prioritizing regional interests over immediate ambitions.

InformationNG·August 31, 2026AI-curated

The Southeast chapter of the Renewed Hope for Greater Nigeria (RHGN), has resolved to engage leading Igbo statesmen to persuade former Anambra State governor and presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Peter Obi, to withdraw from the 2027 contest and

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