Tag: Labour Party

Senators Challenge Akpabio’s Decision on Senate Minority Leaders

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Tension engulfed the Senate on Tuesday as Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the selection of two minority leaders, prompting an outburst from lawmakers. The positions of Senate Minority Leader and Minority Whip had become vacant following the Court of Appeal’s dismissal of the former occupants, Senator Simon Davou Mwadkwon (PDP, Plateau North), and Darlington Nwokocha (LP, Abia Central), respectively. The court nullified Mwadkwon’s election, mandating a rerun, while Nwokocha was ousted, and Augustine Akobundu of the PDP was declared the rightful winner of the February 25 election in the senatorial…

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Labour Party Denies Merger Plans with PDP, Dismissing Atiku’s Proposal

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The Labour Party (LP) clarified on Thursday that it has no intentions of merging with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the purpose of challenging the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. This statement comes in response to the suggestion made by PDP’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, earlier in the week, advocating for opposition parties to unite to overthrow the APC in the next presidential poll. LP’s spokesperson, Obiora Ifoh, addressed Atiku’s proposal, stating that the party has not engaged in any discussions regarding a merger.…

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Peter Obi Expresses Concern Over Supreme Court’s Judgment Favoring Political Expediency Over Justice

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In response to the Supreme Court’s recent judgment, Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has expressed his deep concern regarding the perceived compromise of justice in favor of political convenience. His remarks were delivered during a press conference held in Abuja on a Monday. Peter Obi, the flag bearer for the Labour Party, emphasized that the Supreme Court’s decision had left a vast majority of Nigerians feeling disillusioned and disheartened. He contended that, in this particular case, the pursuit of political expediency had seemingly taken precedence…

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