Labour Party to Peter Obi: Resign Within 48 Hours or Face Sanctions
The Labour Party has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to its former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, demanding that he formally resign from the party following his alignment with the newly unveiled ADC opposition coalition.
In a strongly worded statement released on Thursday, July 3, by the National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, the Labour Party distanced itself from the coalition, describing it as a gathering of “power-hungry, recycled, and frustrated politicians” who do not represent the values or vision of a New Nigeria.
“The Labour Party is not part of the ADC coalition. Any of our members participating in the coalition must resign within 48 hours. We will not tolerate dual allegiances or deceptive political behavior,” the statement declared.
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The party accused Obi of secretly lobbying other members to follow him into the ADC, saying some had already resisted his overtures. According to Ifoh, those still aligned with Labour must stay loyal or formally part ways.
“You can’t claim to be with the Labour Party in the morning and then attend coalition meetings at night,” Ifoh added. “Our platform is not available to people with split loyalties.”
The party reiterated its stance that the much-touted slogan “A New Nigeria is Possible” cannot be actualised by those it described as “opportunistic politicians” who have previously mismanaged the country. It insisted that only the Labour Party, with its focus on youth empowerment and transparency, can deliver meaningful change.
“Nearly 70 percent of Nigeria’s population is made up of youths who are tired of the old guard. The ADC coalition does not represent their aspirations. Labour Party remains the only credible path to a better Nigeria,” Ifoh said.
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He urged members of the party to remain steadfast and committed to rebuilding Nigeria through the Labour Party, adding that maintaining party unity is key ahead of the 2027 elections.
This latest development adds another layer to the growing political tension as new alliances form and old loyalties are tested in the buildup to Nigeria’s next general elections.