2027: Nigerians express mixed reactions over possible Obi–Kwankwaso ticket
Talk about a possible joint ticket between Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso for the 2027 election is causing different reactions across Nigeria. It will be recalled that in the 2023 election, Obi contested under the Labour Party, while Kwankwaso ran as the candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party. Recently, Kwankwaso met with leaders of […]
Reps deputy spokesperson Philip Agbese dumps APC for Labour Party
The Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, has left the All Progressives Congress. He has officially joined the Labour Party, marking a new phase in his political journey. The defection adds to the growing wave of political realignments ahead of future elections. Agbese’s move is seen by observers as a strategic decision […]
2027: Obi–Kwankwaso talks rekindle fresh plot to unseat Tinubu
The recent meeting between Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso in Kano has sparked renewed discussions about a possible alliance ahead of the 2027 general elections. The visit, which took place during the Sallah period, has drawn attention from political observers across the country. Details from the meeting suggest that both leaders discussed strategies aimed […]
Labour Party gets new chairman in Benue, interim executive members
The Labour Party in Benue State has appointed a new state chairman alongside interim executive members, aiming to strengthen the party’s structure ahead of upcoming elections. The announcement was made during a meeting of party stakeholders in Makurdi, where members approved the leadership team to coordinate activities and drive grassroots engagement. The new chairman is […]
Four Reps defect from PDP, LP to APC
Four members of the House of Representatives Nigeria have officially defected from their political parties to join the ruling All Progressives Congress. The announcement was made during Wednesday’s plenary session in Abuja. The lawmakers who moved from the Peoples Democratic Party to the APC include Inuwa Garuba, Abdullahi El-Rasheed and Mohammed Audu. Another lawmaker, Obika […]
LP crisis: ‘Sanction Nenadi Usman now’ – State Chairmen Forum tells INEC
The crisis within the Labour Party has taken a new turn as the State Chairmen Forum called on the Independent National Electoral Commission to sanction Nenadi Usman and her supporters. The forum said her attempt to organize new party congresses violates the party’s constitution and existing rules. According to the group, a memo allegedly sent […]
Tinubu Only Man To Restructure Nigeria, Obi Failed That Test With LP – Ozigbo
Former political figure Uche Ozigbo has stated that Bola Ahmed Tinubu is the only leader bold enough to restructure Nigeria. Ozigbo expressed disappointment with the Labour Party, saying it failed to provide a credible alternative. He criticised the party leadership, including Peter Obi, for not galvanising support effectively, which contributed to losses in several states. […]
We choose to be poor – Peter Obi blasts Nigerians
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has blamed Nigeria’s worsening poverty on poor leadership and a culture of celebrating corrupt officials. He made the comments while receiving members of the Association of Skilled and Vocational Artisans of Nigeria (ASVAN) in Abuja. Obi, the ex-governor of Anambra State, said Nigeria is rich in natural and […]
LP Crisis: ‘We’ve lost all our federal, state lawmakers’ – Ojukwu laments, dumps Abure faction
A chieftain of the Labour Party, Clement Ojukwu, has raised concerns over the party’s decline since the 2023 elections. He said multiple court cases weakened the party and led to the loss of many lawmakers at federal and state levels. Ojukwu noted that the party once had dozens of members in the National Assembly and […]
Channel attention to pillars of development – Peter Obi tells Nigerian govt
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has urged Nigerian leaders and wealthy citizens to focus on key areas of national growth. He said security, healthcare, education and poverty reduction are the main pillars needed to build a strong and fair society. Obi made the call in a post on his verified X account after […]