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Court Confirms Nenadi Usman as Legitimate Labour Party Leader, Removes Julius Abure

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The Federal High Court in Abuja has confirmed the removal of Julius Abure as national chairman of the Labour Party (LP), recognizing the Senator Nenadi Usman-led National Caretaker Committee as the party’s legitimate leadership. Human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong, who was present in court, shared the ruling on X, saying Justice Lifu delivered the judgment on Wednesday. The court upheld the Nenadi Usman-led committee as the only valid leadership of the Labour Party, reiterating that Abure’s tenure had expired in line with a previous Supreme Court ruling. The court also directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately recognize Nenadi Usman as the party’s leader. Effiong wrote: “I am currently before the Federal High Court in Abuja for a case. I listened to judgment delivered in another case. Honourable Justice Lifu has just upheld Senator Nenadi Esther Usman-led National Caretaker Committee as the only valid and lawful leadership of the Labour Party. The Judge reaffirmed that by the Supreme Court’s judgment, Julius Abure’s tenure had since elapsed. The judge ordered INEC to recognize Nenadi Usman forthwith.”

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Labour Party Recognises Alex Otti As National Leader

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The Labour Party (LP) has formally recognised Abia State Governor Alex Otti as its national leader while extending goodwill to its 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, following his move to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The decision was announced in a communiqué issued by the party’s National Secretary, Darlington Nwokocha, after a meeting of the National Working Committee (NWC) held on Wednesday to address issues concerning the party’s stability, growth, and strategic direction. According to the communiqué, the NWC unanimously endorsed Governor Otti as the national leader of the party. It also expressed best wishes to Peter Obi, stating that the Labour Party’s leadership wishes him success in his future political pursuits and in his new party. The NWC further recognised former Minister of Finance, Nenadi Usman, as the party’s national chairman. The party explained that this position is consistent with the Supreme Court judgment of April 4, 2025, which ruled that the tenure of Julius Abure as national chairman had expired. The Labour Party urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to accord Nenadi Usman and the National Secretary, Nwokocha, full recognition in line with the court ruling already acknowledged by the electoral body. It also reaffirmed that all congresses and the National Convention of the party would be conducted strictly in line with the provisions of its constitution, encouraging members at all levels to participate actively. The party thanked its members and Nigerians for their continued support, stressing that the Labour Party remains united and committed to promoting equal opportunity, social justice, and good governance. The Labour Party placed third in the 2023 presidential election, with Peter Obi as its flagbearer.

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Datti Baba-Ahmed Denies Declaring Presidential Ambition

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Former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, has denied claims that he recently announced plans to run for president. Speaking on Channels Television on Friday, Baba-Ahmed said his comments were misunderstood and wrongly presented as a declaration of presidential ambition. “I never declared to contest the presidency two days ago.” He explained that his recent statements were only meant to confirm that he remains a member of the Labour Party, especially amid ongoing conversations about the party’s future and the roles of its prominent figures. While admitting that political possibilities may arise later, he stressed that no decision or announcement has been made. His clarification follows widespread reports suggesting he was positioning himself for a presidential bid ahead of the next general election, a development that triggered intense debate among supporters and political analysts. Providing further clarification, Baba-Ahmed said, “Two days ago, what I did was simply say that I remain in the Labour Party. I never declared to contest the presidency, even though there could be a possibility of that happening. I certainly did not declare for the presidency. I reiterated my membership of the Labour Party, and that is all.” He added that any formal declaration would only come after the Independent National Electoral Commission releases its timetable and the Labour Party opens its internal process. “The submission I made was that one will have to wait for the INEC timetable and for the party to make the call for people to indicate their interest. I did not declare.”

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Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed Says He Will Support Peter Obi in 2027 If He Returns to Labour Party

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Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, former Labour Party (LP) vice-presidential candidate in 2023, has said he is ready to back Peter Obi in the 2027 presidential election if the ex-Anambra governor returns to the LP. Speaking in an interview with Trust TV, Baba-Ahmed addressed Obi’s recent defection from the LP to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), stressing that their personal relationship remains strong despite the political shift. “Peter Obi did not invite me to join him in ADC because everyone knows me. There are certain things you would rather not approach me with; people know me even while I was in Parliament,” he said. Baba-Ahmed added that his respect for Obi has not wavered. He recalled Obi attending a family wedding at his home, saying, “Our personal relationships are solid. Only on the 12th, he attended the wedding in my house, in person, where I have much, much, much respect for Peter Obi.” The former lawmaker said he would support Obi’s 2027 presidential ambitions if he fails to secure the ADC ticket and returns to the Labour Party. “If he doesn’t get the ADC ticket, come back, please. I will work for you and try to get him the ticket in Labour,” Baba-Ahmed said. He also promised to help reconcile Obi with any party members who feel aggrieved. “I will try and mend the ways between him and whoever are not in good terms with him,” he added.

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Datti Baba-Ahmed Declares 2027 Presidential Ambition Under Labour Party

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Senator Datti Baba-Ahmed, the Labour Party’s 2023 vice-presidential candidate, has officially declared his intention to run for Nigeria’s presidency in 2027, amid ongoing shifts in the opposition landscape. Baba-Ahmed, who was Peter Obi’s running mate in the 2023 election, made the announcement during a rally at the Labour Party’s national secretariat in Abuja on Wednesday. The declaration follows Obi’s recent exit from the Labour Party to join the African Democratic Congress, a move that has fueled debates over the party’s future and the direction of Nigeria’s opposition ahead of the next general election. Speaking to party supporters, Baba-Ahmed emphasized that his presidential ambition is independent of Obi’s political moves, noting that his desire to contest predates the 2023 election. He said, “I have made myself to contest for the office in 2027. I’m not following anybody’s trajectory or stepping into anybody’s shoes. Before Governor Peter Obi filed for the presidency, I had already aspired to run. The records are there for everyone to see.” Reflecting on his political journey, Baba-Ahmed recalled his 2018 attempt to secure the Peoples Democratic Party’s presidential ticket, before later aligning with Obi in the Labour Party. “In October 2018, I contested in the PDP primaries in Port Harcourt and even approached Obi for his support. He was gracious. I saw a rare opportunity for national unity with Obi in 2023, and that is why I chose to support him,” he explained. Addressing potential concerns about religion and ethnicity, Baba-Ahmed affirmed that Nigeria’s constitution allows every qualified citizen to run for office. “Yes, I am a practising Muslim and a Hausa man, but I am also Nigerian. The constitution permits me to contest, and I am doing this because Nigeria needs help,” he said. While making his intentions public, Baba-Ahmed stressed his commitment to following party and electoral guidelines. “Until INEC releases the election timetable and the Labour Party officially calls for aspirants, I will not take any further action. But Nigerians know the truth,” he added.

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Defection: Labour Party Lampoons Peter Obi, Begs Nigerians for Forgiveness

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The leadership of the Labour Party (LP) has lampooned the Party’s Presidential Candidate in the 2023 General Election, Mr. Peter Obi for defecting to the African Democratic Congress. This is contained In a statement made available by the Party’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, on Wednesday. Labour Party, in the statement took note of the defection of its 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi and a few of his supporters to the African Democratic Congress, ADC, saying they also took note of the lacklustre speech Mr. Obi made at the occasion, and wondered what new he intends to sell to Nigerians. The statement read; “For us in Labour Party, we wondered why it took them this long to make the move because we have since September 2024, parted ways with Peter Obi and some of his blind supporters in the National Assembly. 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. “It will be on record that the leadership of the Labour Party had since urged Obi and his disgruntled followers to exit the party if they were unable to work with the leadership of the party. As a matter of fact, the party had suspended many of the lawmakers for anti party and was clearly going to mete the same treatment on the Presidential Candidate but for the intervention of some well meaning Nigerians. “The crisis we had in Labour Party was caused by Peter Obi and the Abia state governor, Dr. Alex Otti. It was them that sponsored the insurrection against the Julius Abure leadership. We had also expected Governor Otti to follow Obi out of the party. We are surprised that even though he has been suspended from the party, he is still loitering around. It is still not too late for him to follow his political leader.” The party also warned that the charade which took place in Enugu was largely boycotted by prominent political and traditional institutions in the South East. “All we saw were mere political spent forces who cannot win in their wards should there be an election. “This is clearly a danger signal that the Obi presidency (or Vice Presidency) is already a failed project from inception. He has clearly lost the charm that had endeared him to the people prior 2023. “He must be told that the South East lost out completely in the President Ahmed Tinubu’s government because they trusted and believed in him in 2023. While some states of the federation boast as much as five ministers, the entire states in the South East was given a paltry five ministerial slot. The marginalization against the zone has continued even in infrastructure allocation and I wonder if the Southeast will repeat the same political harakiri again. “Finally, we urge Nigerians to watch out for the Labour Party. We gave Nigerians a candidate we thought was good for the nation in 2023, but time has since proved that we made the greatest political mistake. We plead for forgiveness from Nigerians. We are already working out the best prospect that we hope will bring Nigeria back to its glorious days.”  

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Abia Governor Alex Otti Says He Will Remain In Labour Party Despite Peter Obi’s Departure

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Abia State Governor Alex Otti has confirmed that he will remain in the Labour Party, even as presidential candidate Peter Obi prepares to leave the party. Otti made the announcement on Tuesday during his monthly media briefing in Umuahia, the state capital. He said that while he gave Obi his blessings to exit, he is committed to helping rebuild the party that brought him to power. “If you remember, I joined the Labour Party before Peter Obi, so I did not join the party with him,” Otti explained. “He has communicated to me that he is leaving the Labour Party. I gave him my blessings. But I will remain in the Labour Party, and I will continue the struggle to rescue it. If we are able to reposition the Labour Party, then we can discuss other options. For now, I am not defecting to any party.” Otti also responded to calls from Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, urging him to join the All Progressives Congress, saying he would not be distracted. “Ordinarily, I would not respond to matters like that. However, those of you who listened to my Christmas message will recall that I called on our people to support the less privileged, particularly persons with disabilities. Seeing that he heeded the call and assisted vulnerable people, I thank him for that,” he said. He added that he has chosen not to be provoked by such calls, citing Winston Churchill: “‘You will never get to your destination if you stop to throw stones at every dog that barks.’ We will remain focused on our job.”

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Labour Party Rules Out Automatic Tickets, Says Peter Obi Must Compete In 2027 Primaries

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The Labour Party has declared that no aspirant will receive an automatic ticket for the 2027 general elections, saying even former presidential candidate Peter Obi must participate in competitive primaries if he decides to return to the party. Obiora Ifoh, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, made the statement in an interview with The Punch, amid growing uncertainty over Obi’s political plans and tensions between him and the Julius Abure-led LP leadership. Ifoh emphasized that the party is open to reconciliation with Obi and other aggrieved members but insisted that its democratic processes will not be compromised. “We have answered this question several times. The Labour Party has consistently said that tickets will be determined at the party’s convention. The NEC has made its position clear regarding our presidential candidacy. Every candidate must emerge through a democratically convened convention. There is no automatic ticket for anyone, whether presidential, governorship, or chairmanship aspirants,” he said. He also noted that Obi has largely kept his distance from the party leadership over the past year. “Obi’s position in the Labour Party can only be answered by him. Nobody can speak for him. Whether he is in the ADC or Labour Party, he is the only one who can answer that. Over the last year, he has not really engaged with the current leadership, and we take it as it is. Many others have also not been actively involved,” Ifoh added. Addressing why the recent NEC meeting did not tackle the Obi issue, Ifoh explained that it focused on launching congresses and primaries. “The NEC meeting was dedicated to starting our congresses, which we have conducted successfully. Did you see some of our viral videos and pictures? In Abia State, there was a court injunction, which we respected. Primaries in Ekiti State have been completed, and similar exercises will soon follow in Osun. INEC has been working with us, monitoring the process and providing key codes to upload our candidates. Everything is progressing well, and we are confident of achieving our objectives by 2027,” he said.

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