2027: I'll stop campaigning if anyone can prove I took Labour Party's donations — Peter Obi

Author: Matthew AtungwuPublished on: June 17, 2026Country: Nigeria
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2027: I'll stop campaigning if anyone can prove I took Labour Party's donations — Peter Obi

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), stated that he would stop campaigning if anyone can prove he took even 1% of the Labour Party's donations. He made the vow during an exclusive interview on Nevon Media hosted by Oseni Rufai, responding to allegations that he and activist Aisha Yesufu siphoned Labour Party's donations for the 2023 general elections. Obi also threatened to include all accusers in a list of people who must prove their allegations.

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