Ibori’s Daughter and Four Labour Party Lawmakers Join APC
The Labour Party caucus in Nigeria’s House of Representatives lost four members to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday. The defecting lawmakers are Tochukwu Okere (Imo), Donatus Mathew (Kaduna), Bassey Akiba (Cross River), and Iyawe Esosa (Edo). In addition, Erthiatake Ibori-Suenu, daughter of former Delta State Governor James Ibori, also left the Peoples […]
Why I can’t support Peter Obi again – Doyin Okupe
Former presidential spokesperson Doyin Okupe has declared he will no longer support ex-Anambra State governor Peter Obi, citing recent remarks by Obi that he found offensive to the Yoruba people. Okupe, who previously led Obi’s presidential campaign but resigned after a money laundering conviction, is now an active supporter of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Okupe […]
Dokubo vs. Reuben: Divergent Views on Rivers State Local Government Election Credibility
Two Labour Party leaders in Rivers State, Hilda Dokubo and Prince Favour Reuben, have differing opinions on the credibility of the local government election in the state. Dokubo, the state chairman, stated that the election was peaceful and orderly, while Reuben, the South-South Zonal Chairman, claimed it was hijacked and manipulated by individuals using government […]
Dokubo, Reuben, and Labour Party Leaders Clash Over Rivers Local Government Election
The South-South Zonal Chairman of the Labour Party, Prince Favour Reuben, and the Rivers State Chairman, Hilda Dokubo, have differing opinions regarding the credibility of the local government election held on October 5. Dokubo stated that the election was peaceful and credible, noting that there was no basis for anyone to protest the outcome after […]
BREAKING: LP presidential ticket is no longer reserved for Peter Obi – Abure
The Labour Party declared that former presidential candidate Peter Obi is no longer the only candidate in the race for 2027. This marks a change in the party’s strategy. The decision was confirmed by National Chairman Julius Abure, who stated that it is in line with the party’s democratic principles. In a press briefing, Abure […]
Gbenga Adeyinka: Obi and Sowore should be running for National Assembly seats instead of running for president.
Young presidential candidates in the 2023 election have been advised to run for Senate and House of Representatives seats by Nigerian comedian and entertainment specialist Gbenga Adeyinka. Adeyinka urged for youthful candidates, including Kingsley Moghalu, Omoyele Sowore of the African Action Congress, and Peter Obi of the Labour Party, to represent the National Assembly and […]
PEPT JUDGEMENT LIVE UPDATE – Tribunal strikes out parts of Obi, LP’s petition
The Presidential Election Petition Tribunal has struck out about 17 paragraphs from the petition brought before it by Peter Obi and the Labour Party. The court struck out the paragraphs for containing “vague and generic allegations”. A member of the tribunal’s five-member panel, Justice Abba Mohammed, read the lead judgment. Obi and LP are complainants […]
Labour party supporters lament alleged intimidation harassment during Saturday’s voting
Meanwhile supporters of Labour party during the Presidential election that took place at the weekend lamented being allegedly harassed and not allowed to vote for their preferred candidates. Some of the Labour party supporters at ward 12 unit 7 alleged that they were intimidated and chased away from the polling unit for being supporters of Peter Obi.
