Peter Obi Under Fire: Factional LP Chairman Questions His Leadership Ability

Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, Okafor, who leads one faction of the LP, attributed his decision to ongoing unresolved leadership conflicts and his dissatisfaction with the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi.

According to Naija News, Okafor explained that his departure followed thorough discussions by his faction’s National Working Committee and National Executive Council.

“My team and I carefully assessed the persistent crises within the Labour Party, which have lasted for seven years, and questioned how much longer this could continue,” Okafor said.

He placed much of the blame on Peter Obi for the prolonged leadership struggles, expressing doubt about Obi’s ability to lead Nigeria effectively due to his inaction.

“When Peter Obi joined us in 2022, what did he do? He backed Abure, who has since become his adversary. He supported him fully despite warnings from our former National Treasurer, Ms. Oluchi Opara, about Abure’s repeated misappropriation of Labour Party funds,” Okafor stated.

Okafor also criticized Obi’s leadership, saying, “It’s time for truth. If he can’t manage the Labour Party, then I don’t believe he can govern Nigeria. That’s why I must leave.”

Regarding a possible return to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Okafor dismissed the idea, pointing to the continuous defections from the PDP to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

“You see PDP governors and National Assembly members defecting to the APC every day. It shows APC is the most attractive party at the moment,” he concluded.