Tag: LP
Kenneth Okonkwo Slams Politicians Defecting to APC
In a blistering critique of the current political landscape, 2023 Labour Party Presidential Campaign Spokesperson, Kenneth Okonkwo, has called out recent defections to the All Progressives Congress (APC), labelling the defectors as “professional criminals” and likening their political behaviour to the changing taste of palm wine. Speaking in an interview with ARISE News on Monday,…
VIDEO: Peter Obi Disagrees With Atiku’s Camp Over VP Slot
The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has said his involvement in the coalition of opposition parties ahead of the 2027 election isn’t about positions but about replacing bad governance with a better one. Obi said this in response to a question by Vanguard on reports that he…
VIDEO: Peter Obi Pushes For New National Chair As LP Squashes Merger Talks With SDP
Leaders of the opposition Labour Party on Wednesday marched to the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja, the nation’s capital. Led by the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and the Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, the members were received by INEC National Commissioner, Sam Olumekun. They asked the electoral body…
Don’t Fear Anybody, Speak Up, Nigeria Is Collapsing – Peter Obi Tells Opposition
The 2023 Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has urged party members not to fear anyone, stressing that Nigeria is in a state of collapse and urgently needs rescue. He made this statement while addressing party members during the ongoing National Executive Council, NEC, meeting in Abuja. “Do not fear anybody. Those who were…
Tanko Dispels Rumored Peter Obi Defection Fom LP
The National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide, Yunusa Tanko, has insisted that former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi is still a member of the Labour Party, LP. Tanko said Obi has not joined the Social Democratic Party, SDP. Featuring on Channels TV’s Morning Brief, Tanko disclosed that leaders of the LP would make some…
Abure Defies Supreme Court Order, Declares Self LP National Chair
Despite Supreme Court judgment on Friday on the leadership crisis rocking the Labour Party, Julius Abure insists he remains the National Chairman of the Party. Abure in a post on his X handle on Friday shortly after the apex court judgement wrote: “Barr Julius Abure still Remains The National Chairman of Labour Party.” Hifox News…
Supreme Court Rules On Labour Party National Chairmanship
The Supreme Court has set aside the judgment of the Court of Appeal in Abuja recognising Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP). In a unanimous judgment, a five-member panel of the apex court held that the Court of Appeal lacked the jurisdiction to have pronounced Abure National Chairman of the…
Labour Party Running Mate in Edo: The Defining Issues
It is another political season in Edo State; the political firmament has been ignited with numerous permutations, extensive lobbying, mind-blowing propaganda, character assassination, and exasperating controversies. As the contest heats up and primaries in the various political parties conclude, amidst politics of zoning, competency, fairness, and all other factors, attention has now shifted to who…