LABOUR PARTY GIVES PETER OBI 48-HOUR ULTIMATUM TO RESIGN, DISOWNS OPPOSITION COALITION
Tensions have intensified within the Labour Party (LP) following the party’s issuance of a 48-hour ultimatum to its former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, demanding that he formally resign his membership after aligning with the newly formed opposition coalition.
In a strongly worded statement released by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, the LP distanced itself from the coalition, describing its members as “power mongers” with no genuine interest in the Nigerian people.
“Labour Party is not available for people with dual agenda or deceptive personas. The party will not tolerate individuals who claim LP by day and coalition by night,” the statement read.
While Peter Obi has yet to officially resign from the party, reports of his involvement with the coalition — which includes figures from across Nigeria’s fractured opposition — have sparked concerns within LP leadership. Ifoh alleged that Obi has been holding clandestine meetings with party members, lobbying them to defect.
“We are aware of several nocturnal meetings between Peter Obi and some of our members. Many have resisted the pressure to join him,” Ifoh added.
Reaffirming its non-participation in the coalition, Labour Party emphasized that it remains the only political platform genuinely committed to the ideals of a “New Nigeria,” warning that the coalition was made up of “old, recycled, desperate, and frustrated politicians” who cannot deliver true change.
“The ‘New Nigeria is Possible’ mantra cannot be achieved by opportunists eager to relaunch themselves into power. These are the same individuals who mismanaged the country for years,” the statement continued.
The party further urged its members to remain loyal and focused on strengthening its structure ahead of the 2027 general elections.
“Nearly 70 percent of Nigeria’s population are youths tired of the old order and gerontocrats. Labour Party is ready to lead the charge toward their aspirations,” Ifoh concluded.
As the political landscape begins to shift ahead of the next election cycle, Peter Obi’s next move — and whether he will honor LP’s ultimatum — remains to be seen.
