By Olokuta Rofiat
The Abuja-led Caretaker Committee of the Labour Party (LP), has dismissed rumours of a rift between its 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and key party leaders, reaffirming full support for his continued involvement in coalition talks.
Reacting to claims that Obi might be expelled by a faction loyal to Julius Abure-ousted following a Supreme Court ruling in April; the committee, chaired by Senator Nenadi Usman, described the allegations as baseless and misleading.
In a statement released by Usman’s media aide, Ken Asogwa, the party said: “Anyone suggesting Obi lacks our support is an impostor parading themselves as a party leader.”
The statement clarified that Obi’s coalition engagements, including talks with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), were officially endorsed by the caretaker committee on May 26, 2025.
It emphasized that Abure and his associates no longer hold any party-recognized or judicially sanctioned positions.
Describing Abure’s faction as “political jesters,” the LP urged Nigerians to ignore their distractions, reaffirming its commitment to addressing critical national issues like hunger, insecurity, and governance failures.
The clarification comes as the LP intensifies efforts to form a united opposition ahead of the 2027 elections, with Obi seen as a key figure in the process.
While his cross-party outreach has drawn criticism from some quarters, the party leadership has now made it clear that it sees him as central to its national strategy.
By standing behind Obi and rejecting internal dissent, the Labour Party signals unity around his vision and confirms his continued relevance to its political direction.
