65 m. ago Alleged Defection: Peter Obi Not Moving To SDP, Remains LP Member – Tanko Yunusa

Interim National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide, Yunusa Tanko, has insisted that 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, will not leave the party. Speaking on Monday, via Channels Television, Mr. Tanko debunked viral reports by Social Democratic Party’s chieftain, Adewole Adebayo, who has recently claimed that Obi and ex- vice president, […] The post Alleged Defection: Peter Obi Not Moving To SDP, Remains LP Member – Tanko Yunusa appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Obi, Otti summon Labour Party NEC meeting/stakeholders engagement

From Idu Jude, Abuja Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, and Alex Otti, the party’s only state governor from Abia, have called for a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja on Wednesday, April 9. In a notice signed by both leaders, the NEC meeting will run alongside an interactive Town Hall engagement […] The post Obi, Otti summon Labour Party NEC meeting/stakeholders engagement appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Labour Party crisis deepens as Abure, Obi call separate NEC meetings after S’Court judgement

The internal crisis rocking the Labour Party (LP) took a dramatic turn on Monday as two rival factions within the read more Labour Party crisis deepens as Abure, Obi call separate NEC meetings after S’Court judgement

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4 h. ago Abure, Obi call separate LP NEC meetings after S’Court judgment

The battle for the control of the Labour Party took a different twist on Monday after the National Chairman of the party, Julius Abure and LP presidential candidate in 2023, Peter Obi election simultaneously called for separate meetings of the National Executive Committee to discuss the future of the party following Friday’s judgement by the Supreme Read More

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8 h. ago Peter Obi lauds police for withdrawing Emir Sanusi invitation

By John Ogunsemore The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has commended the police for withdrawing the invitation extended to the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II. This is contained in a statement issued on Monday. Police authorities had summoned Sanusi to Abuja over the violent incident that marred Sallah […] The post Peter Obi lauds police for withdrawing Emir Sanusi invitation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Labour Party vows to resist NLC’S plans to invade party offices

…Fingers Governor Alex Otti of Abia State The ongoing crisis in the Labour Party (LP) is far from being over read more Labour Party vows to resist NLC’S plans to invade party offices

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22 h. ago Give peace a chance, attempt to destroy LP ‘ll backfire – Otti tells Abure

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia     Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has told Julius Abure, the immediate past national chairman of Labour Party (LP) to give peace a chance, warning that any attempt to destroy the party will backfire.   Otti”s warning was coming against the backdrop of the misleading interpretations being given to […] The post Give peace a chance, attempt to destroy LP ‘ll backfire – Otti tells Abure appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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31 h. ago Labour Party suspends MP Dan Norris after arrest for alleged rape

By John Ogunsemore The UK Labour Party has suspended the Member of Parliament for North East Somerset and Hanham, Dan Norris following his arrest by police for alleged rape. “Dan Norris MP was immediately suspended by the Labour Party upon being informed of his arrest. “We cannot comment further while the police investigation is ongoing,” […] The post Labour Party suspends MP Dan Norris after arrest for alleged rape appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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41 h. ago Reasons it’ll be difficult for Atiku, Obi to run on joint ticket again – Baba Aye, ex

Says emergence rule in Rivers has set back democratic project By Daniel Kanu Comrade Baba Aye, a veteran trade unionist and activist, is the co-convener, Coalition for Revolution (CORE) and a council member, Progressive International (PI). Aye, former deputy national secretary, Labour Party (LP) and former national convener, United Action for Democracy (UAD) during the […] The post Reasons it’ll be difficult for Atiku, Obi to run on joint ticket again – Baba Aye, ex-LP deputy national secretary appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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48 h. ago Imasuen hails Supreme Court’s removal of LP’s Abure, lists achievements

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Senator Neda Imasuen, representing Edo South under the Labour Party and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions, has praised the Supreme Court’s decision to remove Julius Abure as the Labour Party National Chairman. He called it a welcome development. The Supreme Court, in a unanimous ruling […] The post Imasuen hails Supreme Court’s removal of LP’s Abure, lists achievements appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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52 h. ago John Nwosu Steps Down From Anambra LP Governorship Race Amidst Allegations Of Election Fraud

John Nwosu, the governorship aspirant of the Labour Party (LP) for the upcoming November elections in Anambra State, has withdrawn from the party’s primary election. Nwosu cited serious irregularities in the delegates’ list, which included alterations and falsifications of names. He further expressed concerns that the list was only submitted shortly before the primary election, […] The post John Nwosu Steps Down From Anambra LP Governorship Race Amidst Allegations Of Election Fraud appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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52 h. ago Former LP Presidential Aspirant Faduri Joseph Reacts To Abure’s Dismissal

Faduri O. Joseph, a former presidential aspirant under the Labour Party (LP) and leader of the Rescue Movement for New Nigeria, has hailed the sacking of Barr. Julius Abure as the party’s chairman as a “relief” for both the Labour Party and the Nigerian public. Joseph expressed that Abure’s removal was a necessary step for […] The post Former LP Presidential Aspirant Faduri Joseph Reacts To Abure’s Dismissal appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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54 h. ago LP crisis: Abure’s sack a relief to our party – Former presidential aspirant

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna   Former Presidential Aspirant of the Labour Party (LP) and leader of Rescue Movement for New Nigeria (RMNN), Faduri. O. Joseph has said that the sacking of the National Chairman of the party by the Supreme Court, Julius Abure was a big relief to the party and Nigeria in general.   Joseph […] The post LP crisis: Abure’s sack a relief to our party – Former presidential aspirant appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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54 h. ago Anambra Guber: Moghalu Unopposed As Nwosu Withdraws From LP Primary Election

One of the two aspirants for the ticket of the governorship ticket of Labour Party (LP) for the forthcoming November 8, 2025 Anambra State election, Mr. John Nwosu, has withdrawn from the party’s primary election slated this weekend. Nwosu, in a press statement made available to journalists, alleged that several irregularities have trailed the plannings […]

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61 h. ago Supreme Court Removes Abure, Affirms Nenadi Usman As LP Chair

The Supreme Court has overturned the judgment of the Court of Appeal in Abuja that recognised Julius Abure as the national chairman of the Labour Party (LP). In a unanimous decision delivered yesterday in Abuja, a five-member panel of the apex court ruled that the Court of Appeal lacked the jurisdiction to affirm Abure’s position […]

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62 h. ago Confusion as LP factions claim victory after Supreme Court ruling

There was confusion on Friday following the Supreme Court ruling on the leadership of the Labour Party. The Julius Abure-led faction, and the Nenadi Usman-led faction of the party claimed that the Supreme Court ruling validated its leadership. The Supreme Court on Friday set aside the judgment of the Court of Appeal in Abuja, which […] The post Confusion as LP factions claim victory after Supreme Court ruling appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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63 h. ago S’Court: LP affirms Abure as chair, NLC, caretaker panel disagree

The battle for the leadership of the Labour Party took a fresh twist on Friday after the Supreme Court set aside an earlier ruling recognising the Anambra convention that ratified the re-election of the Julius Abure’s National Working Committee. In a unanimous judgment, a five-member panel of the Supreme Court set aside the decision of Read More

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69 h. ago Supreme Court Overturns Appeal Court Judgement Recognising Abure As Labour Party Chairman

  The Supreme Court has overturned the judgment of the Court of Appeal in Abuja, which had recognized Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP). Delivering a unanimous verdict, a five-member panel of the Supreme Court ruled that the Court of Appeal lacked the jurisdiction to declare Abure as the party’s […] The post Supreme Court Overturns Appeal Court Judgement Recognising Abure As Labour Party Chairman appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 d. ago Supreme Court Removal Of Abure Tonic For Party’s Stability, Say LP Reps

The Labour Party’s (LP) Caucus in the House of Representatives has welcomed the Supreme Court judgment which removed Julius Abure as the national chairman of the party. The lawmakers also described the verdict as an elixir for party’s stability and reinvention. According to the caucus, the ruling served as a warning to leaders who play […]

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2 d. ago Supreme Court judgement: Confusion as Abure, Usman camps claim victory

Obidient group hails verdict The ongoing leadership crises within the Labour Party LP, assumed another dimension, weekend, as embattled party read more Supreme Court judgement: Confusion as Abure, Usman camps claim victory

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