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The Enugu State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and the Labour Party, LP, governorship candidate in the 2023 general election, Hon. Chijioke Edeoga, have reopened talks that could pave the way for the return of the erstwhile party member to the PDP fold. Edeoga, a former PDP Member of the House of Representatives…
On Tuesday, Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate, made a surprise visit to the party’s national secretariat in Abuja, accompanied by a large number of his supporters. This visit comes on the heels of rumors about a potential merger ahead of the 2027 elections. Clad in a black kaftan and his signature glasses, the…
In a significant turn of events, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has nullified the outcome of the Labour Party’s national convention, raising questions about the legitimacy of the leadership reinstated during the event. Following a deliberative meeting of the NLC Political Commission Stakeholders in Abuja, a communiqué was issued, denouncing both the convention and the…
Yesterday, the Labour Party (LP) found itself in the midst of a harrowing ordeal as Julius Abure, the party’s national chairman, narrowly escaped what has been described as an assassination attempt at his residence in Abuja. According to a statement released by the party’s national publicity secretary, Obiora Ifoh, Abure’s home became the scene of…
In a significant revelation, Mr. Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, has hinted at the possibility of leaving the party ahead of the 2027 election season. Obi made this statement during an engagement with his supporters on his Verified X space, hosted by Parallel Facts, where he…
The political landscape in Enugu State witnessed a significant shift on Thursday as six members of the Labour Party (LP) in the State House of Assembly officially defected to the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), effectively tipping the balance of power in favor of the PDP. Following the defections, the Peoples Democratic Party now commands…
The Labour Party’s National Convention, held in Nnewi, Anambra State, has made significant announcements regarding its future leadership and electoral strategy. In a communique issued after the convention, the party revealed its decision to reserve the 2027 Presidential ticket for Mr. Peter Obi, the party’s leader and a prominent figure in Nigerian politics. Signed by…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has stated that it did not monitor the national convention of the Labour Party (LP), which took place on Wednesday at the Grand Seasons Hotel in Nnewi, Anambra State. Julius Abure was re-elected as the chairman of the party during the convention, which saw significant developments within the party’s…
Olumide Akpata, the former president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), has secured the Labour Party (LP) ticket for the upcoming governorship election in Edo State. The LP primary, held in Benin City on Friday, saw Akpata receiving 316 votes, making him the party’s chosen candidate for the September 2024 election. The announcement of Akpata’s…
Julius Abure, the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), who was apprehended by the Police in Benin, has been released on bail. The arrest occurred following an alleged petition from the office of the Inspector General of Police in Abuja, prompting his detention in Benin City, Edo State.