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Omobayo Godwins, the newly appointed Deputy Governor of Edo State, has shed light on his decision to defect from the Labour Party (LP) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing his allegiance to the people of Akoko Edo as his primary motivation. Godwins assumed office following the...

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has urged the Federal Government to introduce subsidies on electricity tariffs to alleviate the financial burden on less-privileged Nigerians. Speaking during a visit to Bauchi State, Obi emphasized the importance of targeted...

In response to Peter Obi's threat to leave the Labour Party (LP) ahead of the 2027 general elections, former spokesman of the Atiku-Okowa presidential campaign council, Daniel Bwala, has launched a scathing critique, accusing Obi of being haunted by a ghost of his creation. Bwala, in a...

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party for the 2023 elections, has thrown his weight behind Olumide Akpata, the party's flag-bearer in the forthcoming Edo gubernatorial poll. Amidst divisions within his supporters' base, known as the OBidient Movement, regarding whether to...

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has shed light on his decision not to attend the party's recent national convention, attributing his absence to concerns over stakeholder consultation and party organization. Obi's absence at the LP convention, held on March 27...

Amidst swirling speculations and rumors of his departure from the Labour Party (LP), former 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi has unequivocally dismissed claims of abandoning the party. In a candid address to Nigerians on a social media platform hosted by Parallel Facts, Obi reaffirmed his...

The Labour Party has made a groundbreaking decision at its recent national convention, granting former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi the right of first refusal for its presidential ticket in the upcoming 2027 general elections. Obi, who previously contested under the Labour Party in the...

Julius Abure, the embattled National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), has clinched victory for a second term, securing unanimous affirmation from delegates at the party’s national convention held in Nnewi, Anambra State. The announcement came from Ikechukwu Emetu, the Chairman of the National...

In a surprising turn of events ahead of the September 2024 governorship election in Edo State, the Edo Obidient Movement, a non-political body, has officially distanced itself from the Labour Party (LP) and its gubernatorial candidate, Olumide Akpata. The movement, which previously supported...

Amidst escalating tensions between the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Labour Party (LP), Julius Abure, the National Chairman of the LP, has condemned the NLC's actions on Wednesday as a "show of shame" and "rascality." In a statement by Obiora Ifoh, the LP National Publicity Secretary...

An anonymous individual within Mr. Peter Obi's campaign team, the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party during the last general election, has been accused of embezzling a sum of N60 million donated to his campaign. @MissPearls, a vocal supporter of Obi, took to social media on Sunday to...

The National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, who was arrested alongside other party members in Benin City, has been released from custody. The arrest, prompted by a petition from the LP Youth Leader loyal to a factional chairman, raised questions about internal party disputes...

Princess Islamiyat Abiodun Oyefusi, the Deputy Gubernatorial candidate of the Labour Party (LP) for the 2023 general elections in Lagos, has officially resigned from the party. In a letter addressed to her ward chairman titled "Re: Resignation of membership from Labour Party," Oyefusi...

The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the arrest of Julius Abure, the National Chairman of the Labour Party, along with four others, on charges of attempted murder, illegal possession of firearms, and related offenses. The arrest occurred in Benin City, Edo State, following a petition filed...

Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has raised urgent concerns over the escalating violence and terror attacks in Zamfara, Kaduna, and Katsina states. In a statement, Obi stressed the need for immediate and decisive action to protect Nigerian lives and property. While...

The Labour Party's 2023 presidential election candidate, Peter Obi, and the Obi/Baba-Ahmed Presidential Campaign Organisation have disclosed their financial details, revealing expenses and donations. Aisha Yesufu, Chairman of the Fundraising Team, presented a report stating that the organization...

The Labour Party (LP) has announced the suspension of its National Treasurer, Oluchi Opara, for six months. The party's spokesman, Obiora Ifoh, revealed this decision during a conference held at the LP national headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday. The suspension comes with immediate effect and...

In the wake of escalating living costs since President Bola Tinubu assumed office, the All Progressives Congress (APC) is urging the opposition, led by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party (LP), to go beyond criticisms and present concrete solutions to the country's...

In a bold statement via his verified X handle on Wednesday, the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has advocated for a more substantial 60% cut in the overall cost of governance at the Federal level. This stance follows President Bola Tinubu's recent decision to reduce the...

Doyin Okupe, former Director-General of the Labour Party Presidential Campaign Organisation, has announced his resignation from the party. The decision, outlined in a letter to the party leadership, cites ideological differences, with Okupe expressing alignment with rightist and liberal...