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Peter Obi

@PeterObi

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Former Governor, Anambra State. LP Presidential Candidate, 2023. Tweets by him are signed -PO.

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@PeterObi
Peter Obi
1 year
I have just finished addressing an international press conference. I urge Nigerians to remain resolute. We won this election and we will prove it to Nigerians. We shall reclaim our mandate via due process. Please do not despair! -PO
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1 year
My dear wife and I have now cast our votes for a New Nigeria at 11:42am in Agulu. It was a smooth process in my polling unit. However, I have received reports of delays in delivery of voting materials nationwide.
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1 year
Our Vice presidential candidate Dr. Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed is addressing an international press conference at the Labour Party Headquarters in Abuja. I intend to address Nigerians and the international community shortly. -PO
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1 year
Today, I visited Mrs Jennifer Efidi. She was attacked on 25th February in an attempt to stop her from voting, but she stood her ground. Jennifer is one of the great icons of Nigeria's democracy.
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1 year
My Dear Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, @Oolusegun_obj , a very respected father-figure and elder statesman, I am honoured to celebrate you on this special day of yours. Over the years, you have remained a true patriot, great leader, father and mentor to many, in our nation Nigeria.
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1 year
Fellow Nigerians, it's 3 days to go and in my quiet moments I know that Nigerians are wondering what Peter Obi is thinking. I will share my thoughts here because I have Nigeria on my mind!
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1 year
If you must be referred to as "Your Excellency", then the process through which you arrived in office Must be excellent. - PO
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Peter Obi
2 years
Dear Nigerians. I am here to inform you all that I will be aspiring for the post of President of Nigeria in 2023. -PO
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Peter Obi
1 year
Today, I fulfilled my pledge to assist Ms. Gimba Sophia Emmanuel in her aspiration to acquire an oven and start her baking and confectionery business. She has indicated that she will procure a Made in Nigeria oven - thus enhancing the value chain and putting into effect,
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1 year
I send my sincere condolences to Davido and Chioma, over the death of their son Ifeanyi. I cannot begin to imagine the pains they are going through at the moment. May God grant them healing, strength and comfort in this trying time. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.-PO
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@PeterObi
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1 year
By decisively knocking out his opponent and regaining his UFC Middleweight Title last night, Israel Adesanya @stylebender proved that persistence is the path to reclamation. Congratulations valiant Champion!... - PO
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@PeterObi
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11 months
The efforts being made by Hilda Effiong Bassey (Hilda Baci) to beat the current Guinness World Record for cooking for 4 days nonstop shows the true Nigerian spirit of hardwork and resilience.
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@PeterObi
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1 year
I am not going away, I will be with you till the day breaks. -PO
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@PeterObi
Peter Obi
2 years
I extend my warmest personal congratulations to Sen. Ademola Adeleke on winning the Osun State Gubernatorial elections.
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Peter Obi
2 years
Dear Nigerian Youths, as you listen to the aspirants of the ruling party jostle for their party's ticket, think and ask if they can offer tomorrow what they could not provide in 7 years; and if you are doing better than you were seven years ago. -PO #getyourpvc .
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1 year
Dear @GRVlagos , on behalf of my family, and the whole Obidient family, I wish you a Happy 40th Birthday. I wish you exceeding success in every area of your life. May your victory in the forthcoming gubernatorial polls,
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Peter Obi
2 years
I just departed for Egypt on a 3-day visit as part of my detailed study of comparable countries to Nigeria. In Egypt, I am expected to understudy, among others, the Egyptian Power Sector, Education, Planning and Finance Sectors. -PO
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1 year
Our Vice Presidential Candidate, Dr Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, voted in Kaduna around 10:10am. The process was reportedly smooth. -PO
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1 year
Earlier today, I had an interactive meeting with members of the European Union (EU) Observer Mission. -PO
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Peter Obi
1 year
I am very grateful for the quiet time with the former president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo at the Anambra airport yesterday. We exchanged views on the state of play and state of the nation. -PO
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Peter Obi
2 years
I am a Nigerian running to serve every Nigerian. I urge a show of respect for every candidate, tribe, religion, and person.
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Peter Obi
1 year
Please, Go out and Vote on February 25th, 2023. -PO
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1 year
Dear #Obidients , the work we have done in the past 9 months have brought us to this very proud moment and I thank you immensely for it. As we wrap up our campaign, allow me to make one final request of you - come out on Saturday and vote for LP. Let's finish strong! - PO
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Peter Obi
1 year
We won the election, and we will prove it. -PO
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2 months
Today was yet another victorious outing for Nigeria as our National Team, the Super Eagles displayed great fighting spirit, beating the Bafana Bafana of South Africa to take Nigeria to the finals in the ongoing AFCON games.
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3 months
It was truly a delightful and uplifting experience for me today, as I joined other Nigerians to watch Nigeria's National Team, the Super Eagles, live in Abidjan, Ivory Coast Capital, as they cruised to the semi-final of the ongoing AFCON tournament.
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1 year
On 25th February 2023, Nigerians trooped out en-masse to participate in what was promised and expected to be a free, fair and transparent Presidential and National Assembly elections. But in all things, we are enjoined to give thanks.
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@PeterObi
Peter Obi
2 years
I have resigned my membership in the Peoples Democratic Party. - PO.
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Peter Obi
1 year
I have arrived at the Appeal Court in Abuja. The place of the Nigerian Judiciary as a revered national institution remain important. We believe in due process. - PO
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Peter Obi
2 years
From Kano, I am watching the OBIdients gathered in Abuja and exercising their Constitutional rights to peaceful assembly. I salute you all. I appreciate you all. God bless you all and God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria. -PO
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2 years
I invite every member of the OBIdient Family, and every supporter of our march to a new Nigeria to visit the official campaign website for the Obi-Datti Campaign organisation. You can use that medium to support and donate in cash & kind to the campaign -PO
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Peter Obi
2 years
What happened in Owo today again adds to my position that our country is fast becoming a failed state. All must now join hands in saving our country from this existential situation we find ourselves in today.
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1 year
As the reconfiguration of BVAS has become our watchword today, I humbly appeal to Nigerians that it's time to Reconfigure our own BVAS "BASIC VALUES ACCEPTABLE TO SOCIETY" Have a nice Sunday and may God Almighty bless Nigeria. -PO
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1 year
I encourage Nigerians to remain calm and steadfast in the journey to reclaiming their mandate of a New Nigeria. I will never give up on this journey until victory is achieved.
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Peter Obi
2 years
Whenever I hear of NO STRUCTURE, my answer to it is simple; the 100 million Nigerians that live in poverty will be the structure. The 35 million Nigerians who don't know where their next meal will come from will be the structure.
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Peter Obi
1 year
I passed through Edo state today. I stopped by briefly to express my profound gratitude to the OBIdients for their support and asked them to extend same to the Governorship and House of Assembly candidates. -PO
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2 years
I sincerely thank my supporters for believing in me and my commitment to building a united, secure and well-functioning Nigeria. However, I appeal once more that we should be tolerant of other people's views, dissent and divergent opinions & possibly learn from them.
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Peter Obi
2 years
I sincerely congratulate Tobi Amusan on winning the 100M hurdles gold medal and setting a world record. Her tears at the ceremony podium while the Nigerian anthem played, connects that our dear country needs leaders to match the talents and ambitions of her youths.-PO
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Peter Obi
2 years
To my dearest wife and perfect mother to our beloved children, words alone cannot express how far I have come by your support, love and affection. Each moment shared with you renews my strength, brightens my ideas and sharpens my vision.
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Peter Obi
2 years
From 6am today, put this up as your profile photo, WhatsApp status, everywhere. This is how we celebrate our right to vote. This is how we’ll celebrate democracy. #DayOfObidience #MyPeterObi #VoteLabourParty
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Peter Obi
1 year
I continue to thank all Nigerians, especially the youths and the Obidients, as they have remained focused on the core mission of a New Nigeria that is POssible even after the February 25, 2023 presidential election.
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1 year
We are pushing through towards TBS. We're now on the Lagos Road Walk: the turn out is awesome. I'm really humbled! -PO
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2 years
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Peter Obi
2 years
Yesterday, I completed the formality of receiving the Certificate of Return as the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party. Grateful for the confidence reposed in me. -PO
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Peter Obi
1 year
On 27th May 2022, I took a most important decision in my life to join great and patriotic Nigerians in Labour Party to rescue our dear country Nigeria from litany of leadership and governance failures.
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Peter Obi
1 year
In the life of every nation, there is a turning point. For Nigeria, that time is now; a time to save Nigeria, save our democracy and give the Nigerian youths hope. The OBIdient Movement has been the arrowhead in the take back Nigeria mission.
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1 year
This evening, I hosted the welcome dinner for Labour Party Senators and Members of the House of Representatives in Abuja. -PO
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2 years
Earlier today, I visited Port-Harcourt, to confer with H.E. @GovWike on vital issues of national interest. -PO
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2 years
The fight to take Nigeria back is for the sake of this little girl, Chioma, and for the sake of every Nigerian child - Amina, Yinka, Akpan, Abdul, Asake- including the unborn children. Chioma is now the poster child of this seminal campaign and process of national rebirth.
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Peter Obi
2 years
I thank all Nigerians, especially our youths who have joined me in the mission of taking back and reuniting Nigeria. This project is yours and for the future of your children. I am just a facilitator.
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1 year
My dear @rudeboypsquare and @PeterPsquare of the Psquare Fame, I wish you more blessings as you celebrate your birthday today. Thank you for lending your voice to the OBIdient movement. Our labours will never be in vain. Happy Birthday Psquare! -PO
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2 years
Dear Family, Friends and OBIdients, thank you so much for the hearty birthday wishes and prayers I've received over the past few days. I'm enormously grateful and humbled by the love and flourish.
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1 year
Bravo to Julie Chiemerie for this subliminal, introspective and desegregating yet holistic rendition of a New and POssible Nigeria. Nigeria's morning will soon come. -PO
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1 year
Good Morning Nigeria. We are down the stretch with 12 Days to go. I have a message for Nigerians, especially those that are sitting on the fence; It is DECISION TIME! -PO
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2 years
Thank you all for all you do.
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Peter Obi
10 months
Congratulations to you Hilda Baci @hildabacicooks on breaking the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking time by an individual. You believed in your vision, you persevered till the end, and you have now carved your name in the golden books of history and have brought
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2 years
I am sincerely encouraged by the unwavering commitment of Nigerian youths to the OBIdient movement, aimed at rescuing the nation from bad governance.
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1 year
As we go about seeking redress for our stolen mandate, I plead with OBIdients to respect the sanctity of the Court premises and give our legal team the space and peaceful environment to carry out their duties.
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Peter Obi
2 years
Information reaching me indicate that voter registration across Nigeria, more so in the South East, is dogged by inertia & bureaucratic bottlenecks. I respectfully call on @inecnigeria to facilitate speedy registration of Nigerians to enable them exercise their voting rights.-PO
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2 years
O - Organized B - broad-based I - Inclusive D - democratic I - international E - excellence-driven N - Nigerians from every ethnic group. T - Transparency in governance. -PO
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2 years
Dear OBIdients, today will go down in history as a day Nigerians spoke with one united voice; the message is clear and simple - A NEW NIGERIA IS POSSIBLE! From Lagos, Bauchi, Benin City, Warri, Osogbo, Kaduna, Uyo, Aba, London, New York and many more,
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2 years
I thank Nigerians for showing love and support for our Mission to turn Nigeria around. Deeply appreciated. -PO
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2 years
To the millions of young people in our country who have continued to advance the cause of our OBIdient Movement, I say Thank you.
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1 year
In the past few days, I have observed various campaigns of calumny directed at my person, with the latest being allegations attributed to the information Minister, Lai Mohammed from Washington DC.
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1 year
I'm passing through Delta State- a propitious moment to say a big thank you to the Delta OBIdients for remaining steadfast. -PO
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2 years
My family and I are with the Ekweremadu’s over their travail. We join all men of goodwill in praying for the healing of their daughter and commit them into God’s hand for justice to be done. -PO
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2 years
Congratulations to Mrs Dudu Manuga from Gombe State on her nomination as the National Woman Leader of our great party, Labour Party. -PO
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1 year
Following my response to a question while appearing on Arise TV earlier today, I want to state categorically that at the Presidential Elections Tribunal(PET), I am challenging the INEC electoral process that led to the declaration of Tinubu as president-elect as well as the
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1 year
As part of an ongoing election-related consultations, I met with the head of African Union Observer team, President Uhuru Kenyatta, and the head of ECOWAS Observer team, President Ernest Bai Koroma. -PO
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1 year
After due enquiries, I regret to say that the arrest of Mr Nnamdi @chude__ is a further confirmation of Nigeria’s poor and declining performance in the Rule of Law, Voice and Accountability, and other governance indicators.
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Peter Obi
2 years
Fellow Nigerians, as our dear country marks her 62nd Independence anniversary, I bring you fraternal greetings. Even as we remain thankful, prayerful and hopeful for a brighter future; we are mindful that many Nigerians are resigned,
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1 year
I have the honour to present our 72-page Manifesto, titled, "It's POssible: Our Pact with Nigerians." This Manifesto, its overarching and visionary policy planks, lay out our mission focus and mandate for securing, uniting and making Nigeria productive.
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1 year
Go out on Saturday 11th March 2023, vote for Labour Party (LP). -PO
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1 year
My very warm congratulations to Chinalurumogu Eze for winning the 2023 Future Creative Leaders Academy (FCLA) Prize for the Roger Hatchuel Student Academy.
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2 years
We are watching as Port Harcourt, Auchi, Makurdi and Afikpo move OBIdiently today, under the sun and in the rain. Constitutional rights to peaceful assembly are protected and must be respected by all. Our labours will never be in vain. I appreciate you all. - PO
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1 year
A while ago, I spoke with my brother, Dr. Alex Otti @alexottiofr , the Governor-elect of Abia State and heartily congratulated him on his election. I am gratified that the will and wish freely expressed by the Abia electorates have been respected.
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1 year
I am challenging the process and I have not called anybody. -PO
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1 year
Today, we mourn our brothers and sisters whose lives were cut short during the #EndSARSProtest . They died fighting for a better nation. Their cries for justice and good governance remain in our hearts. Their supreme sacrifices, and our labours, will never be in vain. - PO
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1 year
With sadness, my heart goes deeply to the Nigerians who lost their lives and those who were maimed for participating in such a simple thing as an election. My prayers and wishes for a quick recovery of the injured.
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2 years
The OBIdients, I see you. -PO
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2 years
From where I stand, I dare to proclaim that Nigeria’s Democracy Must Survive!   The new alliance that we seek is between Nigerian Youths, the Labour Party, which represent Nigerian workers, and Like Minds.  Collectively, it is an alliance of the OBIdients!
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11 months
For all Nigerians, this is a time for deep reflection. It is also a time to re-examine our assumptions, even as we reaffirm our hopes. Let us calmly review our aspirations, in order to recalibrate our expectations and pin down the causes of our missed opportunities and
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Peter Obi
2 years
Delighted to have @YDBaba_Ahmed walk this journey with all of us to rescue our country. The challenges are huge and growing but surmountable only if we show exemplary leadership. This is precisely what we will offer.
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10 months
My very dear brother, Sen. Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, I join millions of Nigerians rejoicing with and celebrating you on your birthday today. I celebrate your very immeasurable contributions to our dear country.
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2 years
I most sincerely appreciate all my supporters and those of LP. I love you all. I wish to appeal to you to allow me to personally respond to any CANDIDATE that makes comments about me,
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Peter Obi
1 year
Today, I celebrate and felicitate with our Nigerian born Prof Saheed Aderinto, a Professor of History and African Diaspora Studies at Florida International University, who recently won the $300,000 Dan David Prize—the largest history prize in the world.
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1 year
Earlier today, I campaigned at one of the largest markets in West Africa, Onitsha Main Market. I also visited the famous Ochanja Market, and the Relief and Mgbuka Markets in Onitsha. -PO
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1 year
I am supposed to commence our whistle-stop campaign for our various Labour Party Governorship and State Assembly Candidates today. Initially, my trip was to take me to Nasarawa, Lagos, Enugu, Abia, Delta, Edo, Rivers, Plateau, Borno, etc.
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1 year
This is a long journey, and I will go with you. Victory is assured. -PO
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1 year
We can no longer gamble with our fate and future. I'm running for president because, I am qualified, I have the capacity, credibility, commitment, stamina, governance experience, and track record. More importantly, Nigerians can trust me. -PO
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7 months
My Dearest Wife, I most sincerely congratulate you on your birthday anniversary today. You remain the best partner and the best mother to our dear children. Your passionate contributions to the vision of a New Nigeria remain admirable, and your sacrifices for a better Nigeria
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7 months
On behalf of my family, I condole with the mother and entire family of Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, Mohbad, over his painful demise. I know how difficult it is for parents to lose a child, especially one with such a promising future as his.
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2 years
This is the official handle of the Labour Party. 👉🏾 @NgLabour . -PO
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1 year
At about 11.20am this morning, I exercised my franchise by casting my vote in my polling unit. My dear wife Margaret also voted. I encourage every registered Nigerian voter, who have not yet voted to go and do so.
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