The Digest:
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has asked his supporters to vote for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the upcoming August 16 by-elections. Obi explained that the Labour Party has no candidates recognized by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) due to an ongoing internal crisis. This situation follows the exclusion of the Labour Party’s candidates from the ballot after a leadership dispute, leaving the party without representation in the by-elections across 16 states.
Key Points:
- Peter Obi calls for ADC support in the August 16 by-elections
- Labour Party’s candidates excluded from INEC ballot due to internal conflict
- Obi encourages Obidients and COPDEM families to vote ADC
- 2 senatorial, 5 federal, and 9 state assembly seats are up for grabs
- Crisis within LP has led to competing factions and leadership issues
- INEC’s decision on LP’s candidate list sparked protests and legal threats
- Obi’s endorsement is part of a coalition effort to challenge the APC
Amid a political struggle, Obi’s move reflects the uncertainty within the Labour Party, urging Nigerians to support the ADC in the upcoming elections for continued progress.
Sources: TheCable
