Labour Party says Obi’s defection marks a new beginning
Julius Abure and the National Working Committee of the Labour Party have called Peter Obi’s move to the African Democratic Congress a “liberation” for their party. The party leadership expressed regret over fielding Obi as their 2023 presidential candidate and claimed the split had been in effect for months due to internal crises. They criticised Obi and his supporters, stating disciplinary actions had already been taken against several lawmakers. The party also apologised to Nigerians and promised to present a better alternative in future elections.
Key takeaways
- The Labour Party said Peter Obi’s defection to the African Democratic Congress formalises a political separation that began months ago.
- The party leadership claims it had already parted ways with Obi and some supporters since September 2024.
- Disciplinary measures were taken against lawmakers loyal to Obi, and the party stated it regretted fielding him in the last general election.
- The Labour Party blamed Obi and the Abia State Governor for the party’s internal crisis and accused them of trying to unseat the current leadership.
- The party apologised to Nigerians for their previous choices and urged the public to give them another chance in future elections.
