Peter Obi, the Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate, has urged Nigerians to move beyond historical grievances in order to build a united nation. Speaking on Arise Television's Morning Show on Thursday, Obi responded to questions about the 1966 military coup, arguing that he should not be blamed for events that occurred when he was four years old. His comments come amid continuing debate over Nigeria's historical divisions.

Kenneth Okonkwo, a spokesperson for the African Democratic Congress and linked to Atiku Abubakar's presidential campaign, has said President Bola Tinubu's government should be held responsible if anything happens to Labour Party figure Peter Obi. The statement, reported by Naija News, reflects ongoing political tension in Nigeria, with Okonkwo attributing potential threats to Obi's safety to the current administration's conduct toward opposition figures.

Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress ahead of next year's election, has said that Datti Baba-Ahmed remains his brother and ally despite their political differences. According to Information Nigeria, Obi's remarks followed comments by the former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate suggesting that none of the major opposition figures seeking to unseat President Bola Tinubu have the capacity to improve Nigeria.

Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has said it would be wrong to blame him for the death of the Sardauna of Sokoto, according to Naija News. The former premier of Northern Nigeria, Ahmadu Bello, was killed in 1966. Obi's comments appear aimed at rejecting suggestions that he bears responsibility for the historical killing.

Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), said in an Arise TV interview on Thursday that there are times he believes President Bola Tinubu is not fully in charge of his administration. According to Vanguard, Obi made the remarks while discussing the state of the nation and insecurity in Nigeria.

Nigerian politician Peter Obi has rejected attempts to link him to the January 1966 military coup, pointing out that he was only four years old at the time. According to PM News, the coup, led by Major Chukwuma Kaduna Nzeogwu and other young military officers, resulted in the deaths of several political and military leaders, particularly in Northern Nigeria. Obi's comments appear aimed at countering ethnic or political blame directed at him over the historical event.