Peter Obi

Identity

Full name

Peter Obi^{1 2}

Also known as

Peter Gregory Obi

Country

Nigeria

Status

Active

Current roles

• 30 May 2026 – presentPresidential candidate · Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) - 2027 general election^{2 3 4}

Former roles

• 31 Dec 2025 – 3 May 2026Member · African Democratic Congress (ADC)^{5 6}
• 2022 – 1 Mar 2023Presidential candidate · Labour Party (LP) - 2023 general election¹
• Governor · Anambra State Government^{2 3}

Evidence

1. PrimaryINEC declares Tinubu winner of Nigeria's presidential electionVoice of Nigeria (federal government broadcaster) · 1 Mar 2023
2. SecondaryPeter Obi emerges NDC presidential candidate, selects Kwankwaso as running matePeoples Gazette · 31 May 2026
3. SecondaryObi: Tinubu's subsidy removal, naira floating, tax reforms have deepened Nigerians' hardshipArise News · 13 Oct 2026
4. Secondary2027: Peter Obi Not Missing from Policy Debate, Declares Obi-Kwankwaso CoalitionThisDay · 15 Oct 2026
5. SecondaryBREAKING: Peter Obi, other South-East leaders officially join ADC in EnuguSahara Reporters · 31 Dec 2025
6. SecondaryObi quits ADC, leaves party's presidential ticket for Atiku, othersICIR (International Centre for Investigative Reporting) · 3 May 2026