The Labour Party has announced plans to expel its former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over his continued association with a political coalition formed to challenge President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
During an interview on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Tuesday, Labour Party chieftain Abayomi Arabambi stated that Obi’s engagement with the opposition coalition while still identifying as a party member was unconstitutional.
“We are convening a National Executive Council (NEC) meeting where he [Obi] will be expelled,” Arabambi declared. “It is unconstitutional to belong to two political groups at once. They have lured him away, and there he will remain.”
Arabambi emphasized that the NEC would recommend Obi’s expulsion, which would then be ratified at the party’s national convention, in line with its constitution. He added that Obi can no longer claim Labour Party membership while actively collaborating with what he referred to as the “yahoo yahoo” coalition.
In a strong rebuke, Arabambi dismissed the widespread belief that Obi revitalized the Labour Party. “Let’s correct this notion—Peter Obi did not make Labour Party. It was Labour Party that made Peter Obi. The support he got in 2023 stemmed from the party’s integrity and Nigerians’ frustration, not solely from his influence,” he said.
Arabambi further accused Obi of fueling internal crises within the party and exhibiting dictatorial tendencies. “If he f+ghts party members just to impose his will, then he’s not fit to lead,” he said.
His comments come on the heels of a 48-hour ultimatum issued by the Abure-led faction, demanding Obi’s resignation over what it described as a “bromance” with the opposition alliance.
In a July 3 statement, Labour Party spokesperson Obiora Ifoh declared, “The Labour Party is not part of the coalition. Any member involved must resign within 48 hours. We will not entertain dual loyalty or deceptive affiliations.”
According to the party, Obi’s continued involvement in the coalition contradicts its principles and will not be tolerated.
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