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2027: ‘If Zoning Is His Condition, He Should Wait Till Then’ – ADC Tell Peter Obi
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has urged the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, to make a definitive decision on his involvement with the party.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
The ADC, while acknowledging Obi as a crucial political leader, emphasised that it would not pressure the former Anambra State governor into joining.
During an interview with ‘Advocacy for Good Governance’ on YouTube on Wednesday, Obi expressed concerns about the stability of the ADC-led coalition, citing unresolved issues, including the zoning arrangement.
Despite these reservations, he reiterated his belief in the coalition’s potential and urged the ADC to resolve these fundamental issues to ensure a credible alliance ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Obi, while expressing confidence in the quality of leadership within the coalition, including former Senate President David Mark and ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar, clarified that his primary motivation was not personal ambition but a desire for national progress.
“I am not driven by personal ambition. My goal is the progress of the nation,” Obi said.
However, the Peter Obi Media Office swiftly denied granting the interview, with his media aide, Ibrahim Umar, asserting that Obi still has confidence in the ADC.
In response to Obi’s remarks, ADC spokesperson Bolaji Abdullahi, speaking with Sunday Punch, stressed that the party was not currently focused on the issue of zoning. Abdullahi stated that the ADC’s priority was to prove to Nigerians that it was a credible alternative to the current political establishment.
“We’re not talking about zoning or no zoning right now. Nigerians are still waiting for us to show them what we will do differently. Zoning is not on the table right now. If that’s the condition for Obi to join us, maybe he should wait until that time,” Abdullahi said.
Abdullahi, while acknowledging Obi’s contributions, urged the LP candidate to make a clear decision about his participation in the coalition.
“We understand what Peter has been saying. But I will encourage him to make up his mind if he wants to be part of the coalition or not. The most important thing for us is convincing Nigerians that we represent a credible alternative, regardless of where the candidate comes from,” Abdullahi added.
Abdullahi emphasised that the ADC was keen on having Obi as part of the coalition, stating that the party wanted to build a political force capable of reshaping Nigerian politics and providing a credible alternative for the electorate.
“For us, we want Peter Obi to join us in building a political party that can reset Nigerian politics and provide a credible alternative to Nigerians. When we get to the point of deciding what his priority is, then we’ll make that decision. But if zoning is the condition for his participation, he should probably wait until we get to that point. We encourage him to make up his mind about joining us now,” Abdullahi said.
He refuted Obi’s characterisation of the coalition as “unstable,” arguing that the ADC had been stable and was expanding across the country.
“It’s unfortunate that he used a word like ‘unstable,’ because instability is not tied to our inability to make decisions about zoning at this point. We are stable. Within five months, we have established offices in 27 or 28 states, even without holding a single political office. That’s a major achievement,” he added.
Abdullahi urged Obi to support the ADC’s efforts to grow the party, particularly in his home state of Anambra, similar to what other leaders had done in their respective states.
“We would like to see Peter Obi go to Anambra and support efforts to build the party, like other leaders have done in their respective states. The party will continue to encourage him. We want him to be part of our journey. We want him to help build the party,” Abdullahi added.
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Terrorists release photo of m8rdered Kaduna Anglican priest’s wife and daughter with g^n pointed at them
Terrorists release photo of m8rdered Kaduna Anglican priest....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
Terrorists have released a picture of the abducted wife and daughter of slain Kaduna Anglican priest with gun pointed at them.
LIB reported that Ven. Edwin Achi, his wife Sarah and their daughter were abducted from their residence in Chikun Local Government Area on October 28, 2025.
The terrorists threatened to k!ll the victims if their family failed to pay N200 million ransom.
The abductors killed the priest before the ultimatum lapsed and later released a picture of him and his wife on his Facebook page.
A family member, Avril, confirmed the latest development on X while addressing journalist Rufai Oseni.
“Please keep pushing the news that Ven. Edwin Achi’s wife Sarah Achi is still in captivity. Their captors recently uploaded a picture of her and daughter, with a gun pointed at them. Their demands are incoherent at this point,” he wrote.
Posting a heart wrenching photo of the victims on Wednesday, he wrote: “This is not a country.”
A heartwarming act of kindness by Senator Natasha Hadiza Akpoti has captured hearts on social media after she surprised her long-time domestic staff, Abdul Bambamba, with a home of his own.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
Abdul, a skilled plaster-of-Paris (POP) artisan, had been contracted to work on a building, unaware that he was actually constructing his future home, the emotional revelation left him in tears of disbelief and gratitude.
In her words, she said:
“This particular house has a special story behind it, and the owner does not know it belongs to him. His name is Abdul Bambamba. He is actually an uncle to my children. I was married to his relative.
Even though the marriage failed, Abdul remained committed to me. He always cared for me and the children, even before I met my husband now. He has been a very special person to me.”
The gesture was more than just a gift; it was a recognition of years of loyalty and unwavering support. According to Senator Natasha, Abdul is more than an artisan, he is a family.
Even after her previous marriage ended, Abdul remained a steadfast presence, looking after her and her children through difficult times and significant milestones.
Overwhelmed by his humility, kindness, and steadfast loyalty, Senator Natasha decided to honor him in a way he would never expect: by giving him a home he had helped build with his own hands.
The touching moment has gone viral on social media, with many praising Senator Natasha’s generosity and describing Abdul’s loyalty as rare and commendable.
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Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s daughter Simone confirms romance with wrestler Tatyanna Dumas
Simone Johnson, the eldest daughter of actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, has confirmed her romance with fellow wrestler Tatyanna Dumas.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
Simone took to their shared Instagram account to give fans a sweet look at their love story.
“From day one,” the two wrote in the caption of an Instagram video posted Dec. 7, “to everything time can’t erase.”
Dwayne ?The Rock? Johnson?s daughter Simone confirms romance with wrestler Tatyanna Dumas
In the video—set to Charli XCX’s “Everything is Romantic”—Simone, 24, and Tatyanna, 26, could be seen spending time together at the beach, grabbing dinner, traveling and sharing a few sweet kisses.
The video echoed the lyrics from the song, with the duo writing, “Fall in love, again and again.”
Dwayne ?The Rock? Johnson?s daughter Simone confirms romance with wrestler Tatyanna Dumas
The couple first started their joint Instagram account in early November, writing in the bio, “Two souls. One story. Exploring life like it’s a main event.”
Through the account, Simone—who wrestles under the name Ava Raine—and Tatyanna have given fans an insider view of their joint wrestling careers as they’ve traveled around the globe.
The move came shortly after Simone—whose mother is Dwayne’s ex Dany Garcia—and Tatyanna joined the actor on the red carpet at the premiere of his film The Smashing Machine in September.
And as a fourth-generation wrestler, the Moana actor said he was incredibly honored that his daughter wanted to join in the family business of wrestling.
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