The Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has called on members of the party’s dissolved National Working Committee (NWC), previously led by Julius Abure, to set aside their differences and work with the newly appointed National Caretaker Committee to rebuild the party......Read The Full Article>>.....Read The Full Article>>
Obi, represented by Datti Baba-Ahmed at the committee’s inaugural meeting in Abuja, emphasized the need for unity during the party’s restructuring phase.
Obi clarified that it was not external forces but the party’s constitution that led to Abure’s removal after his tenure expired, legitimizing the creation of the caretaker committee.
He expressed hope for Abure’s continued involvement, stating that the former leader remains a valued member of the Labour Party with important roles to play.
“We didn’t have a crisis. We managed a transition that was a bit bumpy, but we handled it. No other party of our size could have achieved that,” Obi remarked. He highlighted the party’s significant achievements, including receiving six million votes in the 2023 elections despite the challenges they faced.
Looking ahead to the 2027 elections, Obi expressed confidence that the Labour Party would surpass its previous accomplishments, aiming to secure a majority in the National Assembly and win the presidency.
Senator Nenadi Usman, chairperson of the Labour Party National Caretaker Committee, reassured members of the committee’s commitment to resolving the party’s internal challenges and restoring it as a powerful alternative platform for Nigerians.
She noted that their efforts have garnered attention beyond party lines, with individuals from other political parties offering support.
“We are on a rescue mission, not just for the Labour Party but for Nigeria. Our party will become a platform for disenfranchised and discontented Nigerians. This is a significant national assignment,” Usman stated.
