The Labour Party 2023 House of Assembly candidates in Anambra State have expressed their strong disapproval of the recent crackdown on vendors in Awka, the capital city of Anambra State. In a statement issued by the party’s spokesperson, Mr. Humphrey Iloh, the group described the actions taken by the government as dictatorial and expressed their…
The 36 State Chairmen of the Labour Party, alongside the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), have refuted speculations suggesting a plot to suspend the party’s leader and Presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Mr. Peter Obi. Recall that an unconfirmed report suggested that the Party Chairman, Julius Abure was conspiring to suspend Obi over his…
The suspended national treasurer of the Labour Party, Mrs Oluchi Opara, said the party’s sanction against her over allegation that the national chairman Abure misappropriated over N3 billion out of the N3.5 billion raised for the 2023 campaigns, did not follow the party’s rules. Opara stated this while reacting to her suspension by the national…
The National Body of Labour Party has suspended its National Treasurer, Oluchi Opara, for six months. The party’s spokesman, Obiora Ifoh, announced the suspension on Wednesday at the party’s National headquarters in Abuja. According to him, the suspension is with immediate effect. Ifoh said contrary to allegations of abuse levelled against the leadership of the…
A fresh crisis in the Labour Party is brewing as the party’s National Treasurer, Mrs Oluchi Oparah, on Monday demanded that the National Chairman, Julius Abure render an account of party funds over N3.5bn being proceeds of sale of forms and sundry fundraisers for the 2023 general elections. Oparah made the demand on Monday at…
Destiny Nwagwu, the Aba North State Constituency House of Assembly member recently ousted by the Court of Appeal in Lagos state, has pledged to resume his legislative duties. The judges at the Lagos Appeal Court ruled in favour of Hon. Aaron Uzodike of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), ordering the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)to…
The Labour Party in Lagos State has reached out to its residents not to lose hope despite the current economic challenges the country is currently facing. In the Christmas message to Nigerians, the state’s LP Chairperson, Dayo Ekong, said that the season is a moment of joy, peace and reflection of God’s goodness and love…
Labour Party (LP) governorship hopeful in Edo State, Dennis Aikoriogie, has stepped down from the party, citing its takeover by wealthy politicians. Aikoriogie lamented how dedicated members like himself have been sidelined due to the influence of money in the party. In his resignation letter, Aikoriogie announced his intention to continue his political journey outside…
The Labour Party (LP) has expressed concern over rising food prices, poverty and the general downturn of the Nigerian economy. The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Obiora Ifoh, said this in response to the recent National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) report, which put the inflation rate at 25.8 per cent as of August 2023…
Omokri criticized the Labour Party’s decision to reject the proposed merger of political parties, particularly in light of the current political landscape. He emphasized the need for strategic thinking in politics, citing the outcomes of recent elections in Imo, Kogi, and Bayelsa. Omokri expressed concern that a united opposition failed to defeat the All Progressives…
