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  1. Omobayo Godwins Explains Party Switch from LP to PDP, Prioritizes Akoko Edo as Edo's New Deputy Governor

    Nigeria Omobayo Godwins Explains Party Switch from LP to PDP, Prioritizes Akoko Edo as Edo's New Deputy Governor

    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...
  2. Peter Obi Calls for Electricity Tariff Subsidies to Alleviate Strain on Less-Privileged Nigerians

    Nigeria Peter Obi Calls for Electricity Tariff Subsidies to Alleviate Strain on Less-Privileged Nigerians

    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...
  3. Peter Obi Faces Backlash from Daniel Bwala Over Potential Party Switch

    Nigeria Peter Obi Faces Backlash from Daniel Bwala Over Potential Party Switch

    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...
  4. Peter Obi's Backing of LP Candidate Shifts Dynamics in Edo Election, Worrying PDP and APC

    Nigeria Peter Obi's Backing of LP Candidate Shifts Dynamics in Edo Election, Worrying PDP and APC

    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...
  5. Peter Obi Reveals Reasons for Skipping LP Convention

    Nigeria Peter Obi Reveals Reasons for Skipping LP Convention

    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...
  6. Peter Obi Affirms Loyalty to Labour Party Amid Speculation of Party Switch

    Nigeria Peter Obi Affirms Loyalty to Labour Party Amid Speculation of Party Switch

    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...
  7. Excitement Across Nigeria as Peter Obi Receives Unanimous Endorsement for 2027 Election from Labour Party

    Nigeria Excitement Across Nigeria as Peter Obi Receives Unanimous Endorsement for 2027 Election from Labour Party

    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...
  8. Julius Abure Secures Second Term as Labour Party's National Chairman Amidst Opposition

    Nigeria Julius Abure Secures Second Term as Labour Party's National Chairman Amidst Opposition

    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...
  9. Edo Guber Election: Suspicion of Political Shenanigans Arises as Alleged 'Obidient Movement' Defects from Labour Party

    Nigeria Edo Guber Election: Suspicion of Political Shenanigans Arises as Alleged 'Obidient Movement' Defects from Labour Party

    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...
  10. Labour Party Chairman Accuses NLC of "Show of Shame" Over Secretariat Protest

    Nigeria Labour Party Chairman Accuses NLC of "Show of Shame" Over Secretariat Protest

    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...
  11. Activist Furious as Corrupt Middleman in Labour Party Pockets N60 Million Donation to Obi-Datti Campaign

    Nigeria Activist Furious as Corrupt Middleman in Labour Party Pockets N60 Million Donation to Obi-Datti Campaign

    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...
  12. Edo State Politics in Spotlight as Labour Party Chairman Abure Released After Arrest"

    Nigeria Edo State Politics in Spotlight as Labour Party Chairman Abure Released After Arrest"

    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...
  13. Labour Party Faces More Troubles as Deputy Gubernatorial Candidate in Lagos, Oyefusi, Resigns Citing Misalignment with Party Values

    Nigeria Labour Party Faces More Troubles as Deputy Gubernatorial Candidate in Lagos, Oyefusi, Resigns Citing Misalignment with Party Values

    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...
  14. Nigerians Stunned as Labour Party Leader Julius Abure is Detained on Attempted Murder Charges

    Nigeria Nigerians Stunned as Labour Party Leader Julius Abure is Detained on Attempted Murder Charges

    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...
  15. Insecurity: Peter Obi Stresses Need for Quick Measures to Protect Nigerians

    Nigeria Insecurity: Peter Obi Stresses Need for Quick Measures to Protect Nigerians

    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...
  16. Peter Obi and Team Applauded for Transparency in Election Expenses

    Nigeria Peter Obi and Team Applauded for Transparency in Election Expenses

    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...
  17. Turmoil in Labour Party as National Treasurer Opara Receives Six-Month Suspension for Alleged Financial Misconduct

    Nigeria Turmoil in Labour Party as National Treasurer Opara Receives Six-Month Suspension for Alleged Financial Misconduct

    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...
  18. Nigerians Frustrated as APC Calls for Opposition Input in Tackling Nigeria's Rising Costs

    Nigeria Nigerians Frustrated as APC Calls for Opposition Input in Tackling Nigeria's Rising Costs

    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...
  19. Peter Obi Responds to President Tinubu's 60% Cut in Travel Entourage

    Nigeria Peter Obi Responds to President Tinubu's 60% Cut in Travel Entourage

    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...
  20. Doyin Okupe Resigns from Labour Party Over Ideological Differences

    Nigeria Doyin Okupe Resigns from Labour Party Over Ideological Differences

    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...
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