Peter Obi, the Labour Party‘s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, has been at the forefront of Nigeria’s political discourse, advocating for reforms and transparency. In January 2025, he addressed several pressing issues, including the state of the national grid and the release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
On January 12, 2025, Obi clarified his earlier statement regarding the alleged collapse of the national grid. Initially, he had attributed a power outage in parts of Lagos to a grid collapse, a claim that sparked significant public reaction. Following a clarification from the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), which identified the outage as a result of tripping lines rather than a grid collapse, Obi retracted his earlier statement. He emphasized the need for improved infrastructure in the power sector to meet the growing demands of Nigeria’s population. (vanguardngr.com)
In June 2024, Obi called for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, citing court rulings that granted him bail. He emphasized the importance of upholding the rule of law and urged the federal government to adhere to judicial decisions. (tribuneonlineng.com)
Throughout these developments, Obi has remained a vocal advocate for transparency, good governance, and the protection of democratic principles in Nigeria.
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