- Usman described the individuals behind the alleged plot as “unknown to the party” and accused them of seeking to disrupt ongoing coalition talks led by Obi.
- The LP caretaker chair added that their Abure led group drama is the “desperate last kick of a dying horse.”
The Labour Party (LP) caretaker committee led by the former minister of finance, Nenadi Usman, has disowned claims that its 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, will be expelled from the party for joining the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition.
The party’s leadership crisis deepened after the Julius Abure-led LP issued a 48-hour ultimatum, asking Obi to resign from the party for aligning with the ADC coalition.
Recall that he former Anambra governor said his decision to join the coalition was not taken lightly, adding that the move aligns with his vision of creating an inclusive political alternative.
However, Abayomi Arabambi, an LP chieftain, said Obi had committed anti-party activities and no longer has a place in the party.
But the LP caretaker committee described those behind the ultimatum as “political jesters” with no authority in the party.