The Digest:
The Labour Party (LP) has strongly criticized Peter Obi's recent involvement with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition, labeling it a "Yahoo Yahoo coalition." In a decisive move, the LP has declared its 2027 presidential ticket open to all, insisting on primary elections to avoid past "blunders," signaling Shifting Sands within Nigeria's political landscape.
Key Points:
- The Labour Party (LP) has declared its 2027 presidential ticket open, vowing no favoritism.
- LP National Publicity Secretary, Abayomi Arabambi, announced at a press briefing.
- This comes after Peter Obi, LP's 2023 presidential candidate, joined an ADC-led coalition for 2027.
- Arabambi described Obi's 2023 selection as a "blunder" that the party must correct.
- He dismissed the coalition actors as "Yahoo Yahoo politicians" who caused hardship between 2015-2023.
- Arabambi wished Obi well in his "ungodly coalition" but reiterated the LP ticket is open.
- The LP insists primary elections will be held, with no aspirant favored this time.
Sources: Daily Post
