The Labour Party's faction led by Julius Abure declared all electoral tickets for the 2027 elections open to qualified Nigerians. This decision follows an NEC meeting, shifting away from previous reservations for Peter Obi and Alex Otti. Internal disputes continue within the party.
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Labour Party candidate Olumide Akpata criticizes Governor Godwin Obaseki for worsening hardships in Edo State, highlighting unemployment and mismanagement. As the September 21, 2024, election approaches, Akpata calls for transformative change and urges voters to reject past failures in...
Peter Obi, the Labour Party's presidential candidate, condemned threats made by Canadian-based Nigerian Amaka Patience Sunnberger against Nigerians during a TikTok meeting. He urged national unity and condemned tribalism, calling for leadership based on integrity and competence. The Nigerian...
In Bauchi State's Bogoro councillorship election, the Labour Party secured the most votes in Lusa B Ward despite not fielding a candidate. The Bauchi State Independent Electoral Commission (BSIEC) declared PDP's Lucy Ahmadu Yusuf, who came second, as the winner. The APC candidate placed third...
Kenneth Okonkwo leaves the Labour Party, criticizing Peter Obi's leadership and ability to secure a mandate. His comments have sparked diverse reactions on social media, with some defending Obi and others questioning Okonkwo's motives and patience in the political process.
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Presidential aide Bayo Onanuga claims Peter Obi supporters are behind the planned August 1 anti-hunger protests. Onanuga alleges these organizers, linked to the ENDSARS movement and IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu, aim to destabilize Nigeria, urging citizens to recognize the government's efforts in...
Dr. Doyin Okupe has accused Peter Obi of betraying Atiku Abubakar by running against him in the 2023 presidential election. Okupe, who served as Obi's campaign DG, claims Obi's ambitions led to the split and criticizes the Labour Party's national campaign structure. Labour Party chairman Bello...
Nigerian actress-turned-politician Hilda Dokubo has been suspended from the Labour Party for alleged financial misconduct and abuse of office. The decision follows an emergency meeting by party executives in Rivers State. The suspension has sparked mixed reactions, with debates about political...
The Labour Party criticizes the APC for removing Senator Ndume as Senate Chief Whip, calling it an attack on free speech. They warn of a slide towards dictatorship amid economic challenges. This political clash highlights growing tensions in Nigeria's democracy and raises questions about...
Labour Party accuses the Nigeria Labour Congress of colluding with the government to undermine the opposition and Peter Obi's 2027 presidential bid. LP reaffirms Julius Abure as chairman and criticizes NLC for neglecting workers' interests. The conflict highlights tensions in Nigeria's political...
The Labour Party's Ebonyi State Chapter reaffirms its belief in Peter Obi's ability to revive Nigeria's economy. During a stakeholders meeting in Abakaliki, party leaders called for unity and support for Obi, emphasizing the need to mobilize and register new members to strengthen the party.
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Labour Party wins a landslide victory in the UK general election, with Keir Starmer becoming Prime Minister. Labour secures 410 seats, Conservatives 144. Rishi Sunak concedes, and congratulates Starmer. Key Conservative figures lose seats; Nigel Farage wins Clacton. Significant political shift...
Polls have opened in the UK general election, with Labour Party's Keir Starmer projected to end 14 years of Conservative rule under Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Voting will determine the composition of the House of Commons, and the outcome could significantly reshape the UK's political landscape...
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, WTO Director-General, warns against the misuse of her name in political battles, refuting false social media claims about Nigeria's debt. She emphasized that attributed statements are fake and urged vigilance against misinformation.
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Kenneth Okonkwo voices discontent with the Labour Party, suggesting a return to APC over governance concerns, highlighting ongoing political realignments in Nigeria.
Actor and politician Kenneth Okonkwo has voiced dissatisfaction with his current party, the Labour Party, suggesting a potential...
Labour Party's 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, encourages Muslims to draw strength from Prophet Muhammad's teachings during Eid-al-Adha celebrations. He emphasizes faith, unity, and compassion amidst challenges, urging Nigerians to embody these values for national progress.
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Peter Obi, Labour Party's 2023 presidential candidate, critiques Nigeria's democracy, labeling it as state capture. He highlights issues like systemic corruption, insecurity, and poverty, urging Nigerians to reflect on these challenges as the country marks 25 years of democracy and to strive for...
Doyin Okupe, former Labour Party campaign director, urges Nigerians to be patient with President Bola Tinubu's administration. He highlights Tinubu's challenging inheritance of a poor economy and emphasizes that Tinubu was the best candidate in the 2023 election. Okupe calls for time and fair...
Peter Obi, a chieftain of the Labour Party and 2023 presidential candidate, clarified that the "Obidient Movement" is independent and not affiliated with any political party. This statement counters the Labour Party's recent claim of integrating the movement into its structure.
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Datti Baba-Ahmed, Peter Obi's running mate in the 2023 Nigerian election, slams Wole Soyinka's criticism of Obidients. Baba-Ahmed says Obi can't control the grassroots movement, and accuses Soyinka of disrespect. The escalating clash over Obidients' tactics ahead of the next elections.
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