LP Calls On EFCC, NSA To Probe Peter Obi, Yesufu, And Afenifere Over Campaign Funds

LP Calls On EFCC, NSA To Probe Peter Obi, Yesufu, And Afenifere Over Campaign Funds

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Labour Party (LP) has called on the National Security Adviser (NSA) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate Aisha Yesufu, Pastor Itua Ighodalo, Peter Obi, the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, and leaders of Afenifere, over alleged mismanagement of funds from the 2023 presidential campaign.

Abayomi Arabambi, the National Publicity Secretary of the LP, made this request during a press conference held on Wednesday in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State.

Arabambi raised concerns over recent statements made by Yesufu, who denied accusations that she was involved in the alleged diversion of campaign funds.

The party alleged that Yesufu, Pastor Ighodalo, and others mishandled and diverted more than N12 billion and $15 million in donations meant for the Labour Party’s campaign.

In response to Yesufu’s denial, Arabambi dismissed her statements as an attempt to cover up financial misconduct, criticizing her remarks as disrespectful to the party leadership.

He went on to accuse Yesufu and her associates of working under the direction of Peter Obi, whom he referred to as a “political merchant,” to defraud the party.

Arabambi also implicated Afenifere leaders, including Pa Ayo Adebanjo, Akin Osuntokun, and Sola Ebiseni, claiming they were holding over N600 million in personal and Afenifere accounts.

According to Arabambi, these leaders were recruited by Obi to participate in fraudulent activities and divert funds from the Labour Party’s presidential campaign.

“The trio of Pa Ayo Adebanjo, Akin Osuntokun, and Sola Ebiseni are involved in financial misconduct, holding over N600 million in private and Afenifere accounts,” Arabambi alleged.

Neither the Afenifere leaders nor Obi’s camp has responded to these accusations yet.