Labour Party gives 48 hours ultimatum to Peter Obi to resign within 48 hours over his involvement in the ADC-led coalition ahead of the 2027 presidential elections
Labour Party gives 48 hours ultimatum to its 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, demanding his formal resignation over his recent alliance with the ADC-led opposition coalition.
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This sharp directive, issued on Thursday by the Julius Abure-led faction of the party, follows Obi’s public unveiling as a major figure in a new political platform poised to challenge President Bola Tinubu in 2027.
Obi’s appearance at the launch of the coalition on Wednesday, which includes heavyweights like Atiku Abubakar, Nasir El-Rufai, and Rauf Aregbesola, has sparked fierce backlash within his former party.
The coalition, operating under the African Democratic Congress, positions itself as a “third force” to unseat the ruling APC.
Labour Party’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, made it clear that the party does not recognise the coalition.
“Labour Party gives ultimatum to Peter Obi and any of our members involved to resign within 48 hours. The party will not tolerate divided loyalties or dual political personas,” Ifoh said in a press release from Abuja.
He accused Obi of orchestrating private meetings to convince party members to join him in the new alliance.
“We are aware of several nocturnal meetings between Peter Obi and some of our members, lobbying them to join him in his new party. We’re also aware that a number of them have refused to defect with him,” he said.
The Abure-led faction described the ADC-led initiative as a union of “power mongers,” claiming it offers no credible future for Nigerians.
According to Ifoh, the coalition is filled with recycled politicians who failed to deliver in past positions of leadership.
“Labour Party gives ultimatum because we stand for ideological consistency and disciplined political structure. We will not tolerate a situation where our name is dragged into a desperate political realignment built on ego and failed promises,” Ifoh stated.
He also dismissed the much-repeated “New Nigeria” slogan associated with Obi’s movement, branding it a façade.
“Nearly 70 percent of the Nigerian population are youths who are tired of the old order. The new Nigeria of our dream can only be realised through Labour Party,” he said.
He urged party members to remain loyal to the LP and its mission.
“Labour Party is focused on building a truly progressive and youth-driven political platform. Our resolve is strong, our base is vibrant, and our direction is clear.”
Obi’s coalition, launched on Wednesday, revealed former Senate President David Mark as interim chairman and Rauf Aregbesola as secretary.
Political observers believe this group could dramatically reshape the 2027 electoral landscape, particularly with its mix of northern and southern political actors.
Still, the Labour Party insists it remains Nigeria’s only credible alternative to the APC and PDP. “We are not part of any coalition, and we have made that position clear,” said Ifoh.
While Obi has yet to issue a formal statement addressing the ultimatum, insiders suggest he is unlikely to comply, given his recent public endorsement of the ADC-led alliance.
However, the looming deadline now tests both his resolve and the Labour Party’s internal cohesion.
The 2027 election season may be three years away, but the political alignments forming today are already heating up the landscape.
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As Labour Party gives ultimatum to Obi, Nigeria watches closely for the next move in this unfolding drama.
