The Lagos State chapter of the Labour Party has accused its former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, of destabilising the party through what it described as his āserial inconsistencyā and āpolitical pretence,ā warning that his recent actions could finally wreck both his political career and the partyās relevance ahead of the 2027 elections. In a strongly…
As Nigeria inches closer to the 2027 general elections, political calculations are already beginning to take shape. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, whose victory in 2023 was achieved despite a turbulent campaign, appears ready for re-election. But beyond his strategies and performance in office, his strongest advantage in the coming election is not necessarily his political…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Bright Ngene of the Labour Party as the winner of the rerun election held in Enugu South 1 State Constituency. INEC on Tuesday declared Ngene the winner of the rerun election, bringing to an end the prolonged crisis that had trailed multiple failed attempts to conduct the…
Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, says the results of Saturdayās by-elections in the South-East state show that the Labour Party (LP) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) are ādeadā and ānon-existentā in the state. The governor stated this on Sunday during an event in the Nanka area of the state to celebrate the victory of…
The Labour Partyās leadership crisis took a decisive turn on Friday as the Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed Julius Abureās case against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), affirming he is no longer the partyās National Chairman. In Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/1523/2025, the court struck out Abureās suit for want of jurisdiction, echoing the Supreme…
The Labour Party (LP) faction led by Julius Abure has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of working to undermine democracy ahead of the August 16 bye-elections. The faction alleged that INEC is plotting to exclude its candidates from the polls despite a Supreme Court judgement recognising Abure as the partyās authentic national chairman….
The Labour Party (LP) has accused former presidential candidate Peter Obi of operating outside party structures during the 2023 elections, alleging financial secrecy and a lack of transparency in campaign spending. Speaking on Channels Television, LP Publicity Secretary Abayomi Arambri criticised Obi for what he described as a unilateral approach to party finances and election…
The National Youth Leader of the Labour Party (LP), Kennedy Ahanotu, has declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election. Ahanotu, 41, becomes the first member of the party to publicly announce interest in the race. Speaking in an interview on Tuesday, the LP youth leader said Nigeria needs a generational shift and institutional…
Umar Farouk Ibrahim, factional national secretary of the Labour Party (LP), says Peter Obi may be disqualified from seeking the partyās presidential ticket in 2027 if he continues to associate with other political platforms. Speaking during an interview with Trust TV, Ibrahim said no individual has an automatic claim to the partyās presidential ticket, and…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party (LP), have failed Nigerians as opposition political parties, prompting its decision to step forward as the “next hope” for Nigerians. In a brief statement posted on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Tuesday, the ADC declared that…