Presidential candidate of Labour Party in 2023, Peter Obi, has said an analysis of the recent World Bank report showed over 50 million Nigerians were sent into poverty in two years of All Progressives Congress (APC) government. Describing the scenario as heartbreaking, Obi blamed the situation on the policies and style of the APC administration. [ ]
Thursday 16 October 2025
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World Bank Report Shows 50m Nigerians Became Poor In 2 Years – Obi
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