— Abure-led faction accuses Obi of dual loyalty, rejects opposition alliance
ABUJA — The crisis rocking the Labour Party (LP) took a dramatic turn on Thursday as the Julius Abure-led faction issued a 48-hour ultimatum to former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, demanding his resignation from the party following his involvement in the newly formed opposition coalition.
In a strongly worded statement signed by the faction’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, the LP leadership distanced itself from the coalition, describing it as a gathering of “power mongers” with no genuine interest in the Nigerian people.
“We are aware of several nocturnal meetings between Peter Obi and some of our members, lobbying them to join him in his new party. We’re also aware that a number of them have refused to defect with him,” Ifoh stated.
The faction reiterated its opposition to the coalition, alleging that it comprises “old, recycled, desperate, and frustrated politicians” who had contributed to Nigeria’s misgovernance over the years. Ifoh warned that the much-touted slogan “A New Nigeria is Possible” cannot be achieved through such an assemblage.
“Labour Party is not available for people with dual agenda, people with deceptive persona. The party will not avail itself to individuals who have one leg in one party and another leg elsewhere,” the statement read.
He further cautioned party members against associating with the coalition, stressing that anyone found to be part of the alliance must resign from the Labour Party within 48 hours.
Highlighting the aspirations of Nigeria’s youth population, which he said makes up 70 percent of the country, Ifoh insisted that only the Labour Party could deliver the “New Nigeria” that young Nigerians desire—not a coalition of “opportunistic politicians.”
He urged members to remain loyal to the party’s leadership and maintain unity ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The latest development underscores deepening divisions within the Labour Party and raises fresh questions about the future of the opposition movement in Nigeria.
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