The Julius Abure-led faction of the Labour Party has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to former presidential candidate Peter Obi, demanding he resign from the party following his involvement in a newly formed political coalition.
In a statement signed by the faction’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, and released in Abuja on Thursday, the faction reiterated its strong opposition to the coalition, branding its members as “power mongers” driven by self-interest rather than the collective good.
“The Labour Party under the leadership of Julius Abure is not part of any coalition,” the statement read.
“Any of our members who has joined the coalition is hereby given 48 hours to resign from the party.”
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Ifoh criticised the coalition as an alliance of “recycled, desperate, and frustrated politicians” who have misgoverned Nigeria in the past. He argued that such individuals are incapable of delivering the “New Nigeria” often promised by Obi and his allies.
“We are aware of several nocturnal meetings between Peter Obi and some of our members, lobbying them to join him in his new party, Labour Party will not be a platform for individuals with dual allegiances or deceptive personas,” Ifoh revealed.
He further warned that the ambitions of “gerontocrats and opportunists” cannot align with the aspirations of Nigeria’s youth, who make up nearly 70% of the population and are seeking a break from the status quo.
“The new Nigeria of our dream can only be realised through the Labour Party, we urge all members to remain loyal and maintain the party structure ahead of future elections,” Ifoh asserted.
Peter Obi has not yet publicly responded to the ultimatum. His recent involvement in the coalition, alongside other opposition figures, is part of a broader political effort to challenge President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections.