Nigeria: After Court Ruling, LP to Set Up Reconciliation Committee
Labour Party challenges removal of its executives from the electoral commission's portal to fight alleged godfatherism and protect democratic principles ahead of 2027 elections.
- At Saturday's NWC meeting in Abuja, the Labour Party announced it will soon set up a reconciliation committee, following the court recognition of a faction leader.
- A Federal High Court in Abuja recognized the Labour Party leadership, prompting removal of officials from the INEC portal, with the party vowing to appeal.
- Otti said, `We regret the exit of our former leader and presidential candidate. While we regret it, we are working to resolve the problems in the party so that everyone can come together and make the party stronger.` after Peter Obi and others left LP.
- The Labour Party said the court judgment and executive removals will not deter its plans for a strong 2027 general election showing and vowed to reject `godfatherism` in appointments.
- After NWC consultations, party officials advised members to remain calm and Otti appealed to the Julius Abure-led group to embrace dialogue and return to the party.
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Nigeria: After Court Ruling, LP to Set Up Reconciliation Committee
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has disclosed that the Labour Party (LP) will soon set up a reconciliation committee to engage and reconcile aggrieved members following the recent court judgment that recognised the Senator Nenadi Usman-led faction as the authentic leadership of the party.
ANALYSIS: Labour Party without Peter Obi: What next?
Peter Obi's entry into the Labour Party dramatically changed the party’s electoral fortunes in 2023, with the party pulling surprise victories in the South-east and across the country in the year. The post ANALYSIS: Labour Party without Peter Obi: What next? appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Removing Abure executive from INEC's portal strange, unacceptable
The leadership of the Labour Party has once again reiterated that the judgment of the Federal High Court in Abuja, as well as the removal of the names of its executives from the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, portal, will not deter its plans to put up a strong showing in the 2027 general election. The party vowed to ensure that the judgment of the lower court is overturned at the appellate court. In a statement issued by the pa…
Labour Party Still Strong Without Obi – Alex Otti
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Abia State Governor Alex Otti says the Labour Party (LP) remains a “formidable force” even after the departure of Peter Obi, the party’s former presidential candidate. Otti spoke on Saturday night at the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) meeting in Abuja. Obi officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on December 31. […] The post Labour Party Still Strong Without Obi – Alex Otti first appeared on Africa…
“Sheathe your swords” – Otti tells Julius Abure-led faction of Labour Party
The governor of Abia State, Alex Otti has called on the factional leader of the Labour Party, Julius Abure and his group to sheathe their swords. Otti made the call while reacting to the delisting of the Abure-led executive by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from its portal. The governor also described the Labour … The post “Sheathe your swords” – Otti tells Julius Abure-led faction of Labour Party appeared first on NewsTmes…
Alex Otti: Labour Party Remains Formidable Without Peter Obi
Abia State Governor Alex Otti has declared that the Labour Party (LP) continues to be a strong and formidable political force even after the departure of its 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Speaking on Saturday night during the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) meeting in Abuja, Otti acknowledged that the LP has experienced some defections, including lawmakers and members of the interim national committee, following Obi’s official…
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