Tensions Boil As Abure Labels Peter Obi An ‘Irony And Paradox’ In Political Showdown

The Julius Abure-led faction of the Labour Party (LP) has branded its 2023 presidential flagbearer, Peter Obi, an “Uber” politician.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

This came after Obi urged his supporters to back the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the ongoing by-elections, citing the absence of LP candidates in the race.

In a statement personally signed on Friday, Abure said Obi had earned himself a spot in the Guinness Book of Records for maintaining ties with numerous political parties. He accused the former Anambra State governor of raising false alarms and lacking commitment.

“It is regrettable that Obi has made himself an irony and a paradox in Nigeria’s political scene. He has become an ‘Uber’ politician—unwilling to take a stand and stick to it,” Abure stated.

Just last week, members of the Abure-led LP staged a protest at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) headquarters in Abuja over the omission of their candidates from the list for the Federal Capital Territory Area Council elections and some National Assembly by-elections.

Under heavy security, the demonstrators carried placards reading, “INEC should respect the rule of law,” “Supreme Court judgement favours Julius Abure,” and “INEC should not kill the greatest opposition party in Nigeria,” as they chanted solidarity songs and demanded justice around the commission’s premises.