Labour Party member Thaddeus Attah, representing Eti-Osa, sparks controversy by wearing President Tinubu’s signature cap. This has led to speculation about his political allegiance, with some questioning if he intends to defect to the APC. However, Attah’s camp denies any such plans, maintaining his loyalty to the LP.
A stir has erupted on social media after Thaddeus Attah, a member of the Labour Party (LP) representing Eti-Osa Federal Constituency of Lagos State, was photographed wearing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s signature cap. The image, which surfaced over the weekend, has ignited debates among Nigerians about Attah’s political loyalties.
Attah, who was elected to the Federal House of Representatives in the 2023 elections, benefited from the strong support for Peter Obi, the LP’s presidential candidate. Obi, despite finishing third in the presidential race, managed to defeat President Tinubu in Lagos, a state traditionally seen as Tinubu’s stronghold. Attah’s victory was seen as part of the broader wave of support for Obi’s presidential bid, with many attributing his election to the momentum created by Obi’s candidacy.
However, the sight of Attah wearing Tinubu’s cap, with the inscription “THE TASK OF GOOD GOVERNANCE HAS BEGUN,” has caused a backlash, especially among some members of the Labour Party. Social media users, including political observers, questioned Attah’s intentions, with some speculating that the cap might indicate a potential shift in his political allegiance. One user remarked, "Is this an indirect way of telling us he’s porting to the APC?"
While Attah has not made any official statement regarding a party defection, a source close to the lawmaker confirmed that he remains committed to the Labour Party. The source clarified, “He is not planning to decamp. He is a citizen of Nigeria under Tinubu, but he is still 100% in LP.” Despite this, the controversy has sparked further speculation, especially after Labour Party Senator Ezenwa Onyewuchi defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in July.
