The Julius Abure-led faction of the Labour Party has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Peter Obi to vacate the party following his involvement in the newly formed opposition coalition.
In a statement released on Thursday by the faction’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, in Abuja, the party reiterated its opposition to the coalition, describing its members as “power mongers whose only interest was self and not the people.”
According to Ifoh, the Labour Party under Abure’s leadership maintains that the much-touted slogan “New Nigeria is Possible” cannot be achieved through an alliance of “old, recycled, desperate, and frustrated politicians.”
“We are aware of several nocturnal meetings between Peter Obi and some of our members, lobbying them to join him in his new party. We are also aware that a number of them have refused to defect with him,” the statement read.
“Labour Party has consistently said it is not part of the coalition and therefore, any of our members who is part of the coalition is given within 48 hours to formally resign his membership of the party.”
The statement further warned against dual political allegiance, stating: “Labour Party is not available for people with dual agenda, people with deceptive persona. The party will not avail itself to individuals who have one leg in one party and another leg elsewhere. People that in the morning, they will claim to be in the Labour Party and in the evening they are in coalition.”
The faction also pointed out that the youth population, which constitutes nearly 70 percent of Nigeria’s demographic, is seeking real change—not a recycled political order.
“These people are opportunistic politicians who are only interested in relaunching themselves into the circle of power, people who are desperate to continue holding on to power,” Ifoh stated.
He reaffirmed the party’s commitment to championing a new political direction through the Labour Party, urging loyal members to stay committed.
“The new Nigeria of our dream can only be realized through Labour Party, and the party is willing to lead Nigerians along that trajectory. I therefore urge all members of the party to remain loyal and keep the party structure intact ahead of future elections,” the statement concluded.
