The Julius Abure-led faction of the Labour Party has described the defection of Peter Obi as a relief, saying the party is now “liberated” following his exit.
The faction also apologised to Nigerians for presenting Obi as its presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, describing him as unfit.
In a statement on Wednesday, the factional National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, reacted to Obi’s defection to the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Enugu.
He expressed surprise that Obi remained in the Labour Party for as long as he did, noting that the party had already parted ways with him and some of his supporters in the National Assembly since September 2024.
Ifoh said he listened to Obi’s defection speech and questioned what new ideas the former presidential candidate intended to offer Nigerians.
“The leadership of the Labour Party took note of the defection of its 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and a few of his supporters to the African Democratic Congress, ADC.
“We have patiently waited for this day. The party is finally liberated by this defection, and as party leaders, we count it as a blessing,” he said.
