Baba-Ahmed confirms Peter Obi remains in Labour Party, dismissing exit rumours and emphasising reconciliation and unity ahead of national assignments

Former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate Datti Baba-Ahmed confirmed on Friday in Abuja that former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi has not left the party, dismissing circulating reports suggesting otherwise.

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His remarks followed the party’s National Executive Council meeting, attended by officials from the Independent National Electoral Commission.

“To the best of our knowledge, our brother, His Excellency Peter Obi, is still a member of the Labour Party. Nothing has changed. If he were here now, I would have shifted my seat to the left for him,” Baba-Ahmed said.

He added that the party had successfully navigated internal challenges, describing the meeting as a sign of better days ahead.

He welcomed INEC’s presence as a validation of the proceedings, emphasising adherence to legal frameworks and the importance of reconciliation within the party.

“The Labour Party has not reduced in any way. We have only increased in numbers. This is a renewed drive for reconciliation, and I am here as a loyal party member to continue to open our arms to embrace new and existing members,” he stated.

Baba-Ahmed also addressed rising insecurity in the country, noting that the party had previously warned Nigerians about potential consequences of poor governance.

He cited recent national security crises, including school abductions and public killings of senior army officers, as preventable under a Labour Party administration.

The LP chieftain reiterated the party’s commitment to workers’ welfare, stressing that ensuring decent and realistic living wages remains a central priority through 2027 and beyond.

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Friday’s NEC meeting, chaired by National Chairman Julius Abure, forms part of ongoing efforts to resolve leadership disputes stemming from the controversial 2024 national convention in Nnewi, which split the party into rival factions supported by Peter Obi and Abia State Governor Alex Otti.