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Baba-Ahmed confirms Peter Obi remains in Labour Party

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Baba-Ahmed confirms Peter Obi remains in Labour Party

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.

Also read: APC Chieftain Rules Out Goodluck Jonathan, Peter Obi as 2027 Threats

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.

Also read: Peter Obi claims Nigeria’s democracy is collapsing amid Fubara suspension

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.

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Any Ambition Against Senator Nwoko’s Second Term Bid Is Selfish, Unnecessary —APC Chieftain

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As Senator Ned Nwoko positions for a return to the National Assembly, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Emmanuel Eboh, has described any opposing ambition as self- serving, unnecessary  and detrimental to the peace and development of Delta North Senatorial District.

Speaking in an interview in Abuja, Chief Eboh, a former civil commissioner in Delta State, said Senator Nwoko continues to enjoy widespread goodwill and the support of the people of Delta North, popularly known as Anioma.

While acknowledging that political aspirations are legitimate in a democratic setting, Eboh cautioned against what he termed the “unacceptable drift towards turning politics into a family enterprise and a tool for power control and manipulation.”

He called on residents of Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency and the wider Delta North district to resist  “the inordinate ambition of some Shylock politicians driven by selfish motives and unrestrained personal interests.”

The APC stalwart warned that personality-driven ambitions, rather than people-oriented leadership, could
lead to  avoidable rivalry and division within Delta North.

Chief Eboh maintained that Senator Nwoko’s performance in office has been commendable and deserving of re-election, citing key interventions in rural road construction, electrification, education, potable water supply, and empowerment programmes.

He further highlighted the senator’s sustained advocacy for the recognition and identity of Anioma, noting that it was “unprecedented in the political history of the district”.

According to him, “Senator Nwoko has not only met expectations but surpassed them. He deserves re-election, particularly given the fact that the core constitutional responsibility of a senator is lawmaking for the good governance of the nation.”

Eboh said the people of Delta North regard Nwoko as a progressive leader who embodies unity and dignity across Anioma, stressing that he should not be distracted by unnecessary political contestation.

He reaffirmed that the senator’s commitment to the growth and development of Anioma remains unwavering and urged constituents to sustain their support for his return to the Senate.

The APC chieftain also called for continued backing of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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