Evening recap: Anambra dares Obi to quit presidential race, Babachir Lawal joins NDC, other top stories
Anambra State Government challenges Peter Obi to quit the 2027 presidential race, while ex-SGF Babachir Lawal joins the NDC, backing an Obi/Kwankwaso ticke Read More: https://punchng.com/evening-recap-anambra-dares-obi-to-quit-presidential-race-babachir-lawal-joins-ndc-other-top-stories/
In a busy day of news, Babachir Lawal has joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) three months after leaving the African Democratic Congress (ADC) due to alleged manipulation of its presidential primary. Meanwhile, the Anambra State Government has challenged former governor Peter Obi to withdraw from the 2027 presidential race, accusing him of breaking campaign promises on debt and timely payment of workers' salaries.
The state also released a document detailing salary arrears. Additionally, Nollywood actresses Rachael Okonkwo and Eucharia Anunobi have been appointed as aides to Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah.
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