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LABOUR PARTY’S PETER OBI CLARIFIES RELATIONSHIP WITH PRESIDENT TINUBU, REITERATES COMMITMENT TO GOOD GOVERNANCE by

Tolu Adebayo

LABOUR PARTY’S PETER OBI CLARIFIES RELATIONSHIP WITH PRESIDENT TINUBU, REITERATES COMMITMENT TO GOOD GOVERNANCE Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has stated that he is not at odds with President Bola Tinubu, stressing that his primary focus remains on promoting good governance and tackling pressing social issues in Nigeria. Speaking at a public engagement upon his return from Rome on Monday, Obi addressed the public’s reaction to a photograph showing him with the president at a recent event. He emphasized that his “fight is against bad governance,…

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Labour Party in Lagos Set to Conduct Chairmanship Primaries

Tolu Adebayo

Labour Party in Lagos Set to Conduct Chairmanship Primaries The Lagos State chapter of the Labour Party (LP) is gearing up for its chairmanship primaries, slated to hold on Friday, ahead of the July 12 Local Government election in the state. This was disclosed by the LP State Chairman, Pastor Dayo Ekong, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Lagos. According to Pastor Ekong, the primaries will take place at the various council areas across the state. The party has adopted the delegate-based mode…

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The Rise and Fall of the Labour Party: A Tale of Internal Feuds and Mass Exodus

Tolu Adebayo

The Rise and Fall of the Labour Party: A Tale of Internal Feuds and Mass Exodus In the 2023 Nigerian presidential election, the Labour Party (LP) rose to prominence, defying expectations and sending shockwaves across the country’s political landscape. Led by Peter Obi, the party achieved unprecedented success, defeating President Bola Tinubu in his home state of Lagos and breaking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s 24-year stranglehold on the South East. However, the party’s meteoric rise has been followed by a rapid decline, triggered by internal feuds and a mass…

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Labour Party Caretaker investigates Former Chairman for Fraud.

Tolu Adebayo

The Labour Party (LP) faces deepening crisis as its caretaker committee opens a probe into former chairman Julius Abure. Caretaker chair Nenadi Usman announced the investigation during a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday. She accused Abure of corruption, misusing party funds, and engaging in anti-party activities after his removal. Usman said Abure still falsely presents himself as national chairman, despite being removed by the party’s executive council. She accused him of running the party like a personal business for selfish interests. “To address these issues, we set up a…

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JUST IN: Labour Party suspends Otti, Nwokocha, Kingibe, others

Tolu Adebayo

The Labour Party has suspended six top members, including Abia Governor Alex Otti and Senators Ireti Kingibe and Darlington Nwokocha. Others suspended include Victor Afam Ogene, Amobi Ogah, and Seyi Sowumi. The suspension takes immediate effect and bans them from all party activities indefinitely. The party’s National Executive Council (NEC) acted on recommendations from a disciplinary committee formed on May 2, 2025. Five-Man Committee Investigated Allegations National Secretary Umar Farouk Ibrahim signed the statement confirming the disciplinary action on Wednesday. The five-man committee, led by Deputy National Chairman Dr. Ayo…

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Former Governor of Anambra State and 2023 Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi, Joins Thousands at Funeral for Pope Francis in Vatican City

Onwuama Arinze Godswill

Former Governor of Anambra State and 2023 Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi, Joins Thousands at Funeral for Pope Francis in Vatican City Vatican City — In a poignant display of international solidarity and reverence, former Governor of Anambra State and 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, joined a vast gathering of mourners, global dignitaries, and clergy today at St. Peter’s Basilica to pay his final respects to Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21, 2023. The funeral service, attended by heads of state, religious leaders, and representatives from various faiths, was…

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Nigeria on Brink of Collapse, Obi Warns, Urging Labour Party to Be Fearless in Rescue Mission

Onwuama Arinze Godswill

Nigeria on Brink of Collapse, Obi Warns, Urging Labour Party to Be Fearless in Rescue Mission In a stark warning, Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, has declared that Nigeria is on the brink of collapse and requires urgent rescue. Addressing members of the Labour Party, Obi urged them to remain fearless and resolute, emphasizing the critical need for their party to lead the charge in salvaging the nation. Speaking publicly, during his address at the ongoing National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in…

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Onwuama Arinze Godswill

Gov. Otti Submits Supreme Court Judgement CTC to INEC, Solidifying Victory Abuja, Nigeria – Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, today led a high-powered delegation from the Labour Party (LP) to the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja, where he formally presented the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the recent Supreme Court judgement affirming his victory in the March 18th gubernatorial election. The move is seen as a definitive step in officially closing the chapter on the legal challenges to Otti’s mandate and reinforcing his legitimacy…

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Supreme Court Upholds Governor Sanwo-Olu’s Election Victory in Lagos State

oluwatobi enitan

In a decisive ruling, the Supreme Court has affirmed the electoral triumph of Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Governor of Lagos State. This confirmation follows the earlier endorsements of Sanwo-Olu’s victory by the state tribunal and the Appeal Court. The focal point of the legal challenge, presented by Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, the Labour Party candidate in the election, revolved around the qualification of Sanwo-Olu’s running mate, Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat. Rhodes-Vivour alleged that Hamzat had renounced his Nigerian citizenship. However, the Supreme Court clarified that Hamzat is a Nigerian by birth, emphasizing that…

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Imo LP Governorship Candidate and Supporters Stage Protest at INEC, Demand Certified Copy of Election Results

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Athan Achonu, the Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate for Imo State, along with numerous supporters, converged on the national headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja on Thursday. Their purpose was to demand the genuine certified copy of the recently concluded election in the state. Accompanied by the National Youth Leader, Kennedy Ahanotu, Achonu accused the electoral umpire of exhibiting double standards during the November 11 off-cycle election. This demonstration occurred two weeks after INEC declared Governor Hope Uzodimma of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the…

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