By Anifowoshe Oladipupo
The Julius Abure-led faction of the Labour Party (LP), has accused its 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, of attempting to undermine the party ahead of the August 16 bye-elections.
In a statement on Thursday, the faction alleged that Obi had instructed his “Obidient” supporters to back the African Democratic Congress (ADC), in the polls, citing what he described as the absence of LP candidates on the ballot due to internal disputes.
LP’s leadership dismissed Obi’s claim as “misleading, mischievous, and delusional,” insisting the party has validly nominated candidates for the elections.
The faction urged members and supporters to ignore Obi’s directive and vote for the official LP flagbearers.
The episode highlights a widening gulf between the party hierarchy and its former presidential standard-bearer, further exposing internal fractures within the LP.
