2027: Wike Criticises Obi Over National Anthem Snub At NDC Lagos Town Hall Meeting
Video of the meeting went viral after Obi and supporters rejected the new anthem and sang the old one as thugs briefly disrupted the event.
- On Thursday, Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate Peter Obi and his supporters sang the old national anthem at a Lagos town hall meeting, refusing to participate in the current version.
- President Bola Tinubu signed a bill on May 29, 2024, reinstating 'Nigeria, We Hail Thee,' replacing the 'Arise, O Compatriots' anthem that had served Nigeria for 46 years.
- The meeting, attended by NDC governorship candidate Funso Doherty, had previously turned rowdy when individuals carrying weapons disrupted the venue before security personnel restored order.
- Observing the crowd's cold response to the new anthem, the event anchor switched to 'Arise, O Compatriots,' which attendees sang with energy while Obi displayed the NDC hand sign.
- In the 2023 presidential election, Obi defeated the All Progressives Congress by polling 582,354 votes on the Labour Party platform, cementing his standing in Lagos politics.
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Moment Peter Obi, NDC supporters dump new anthem, sing old one at Lagos town hall
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, and his supporters sang the old national anthem at a town hall meeting in Lagos on Thursday, after they refused to sing the new one. A video from the meeting, which has now gone viral on social media, showed the moment the anchor asked […] Moment Peter Obi, NDC supporters dump new anthem, sing old one at Lagos town hall
Peter Obi Cannot Be Trusted With Nigeria’s Presidency Over National Anthem Controversy - Wike — Akelicious
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has criticised the Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over his alleged refusal to stand for the national anthem at a party gathering in Lagos. Wike said the action raised questions about Obi’s commitment to Nigeria, arguing that a presidential aspirant who disregarded national symbols […]
Moment Peter Obi, NDC supporters dump new anthem, sing old one at Lagos town hall - NewsTmes.com.ng
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, and his supporters sang the old national anthem at a town hall meeting in Lagos on Thursday, after they refused to sing the new one. A video from the meeting, which has now gone viral on social media, showed the moment the anchor asked …
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