The Julius Abure faction of the Labour Party (LP) has given Peter Obi a 48-hour ultimatum to resign from the party, citing his close ties with the David Mark-led opposition coalition.
In a statement released on Thursday, the group’s spokesman, Obiora Ifoh, criticized the coalition, stating that its members had previously mismanaged the country and could not be trusted to lead a “new Nigeria.”
“We are aware of several nocturnal meetings between Peter Obi and some of our members, lobbying them to join him in his new party. We’re also aware that a number of them have refused to defect with him.
“Labour Party has consistently said it is not part of the coalition and therefore, any of our members who is part of the coalition is given within 48 hours to formally resign his membership of the party.
“Labour Party is not available for people with dual agenda, people with deceptive persona. The party will not avail itself to individuals who have one leg in one Party and another leg elsewhere,” the statement read.
The group further described the coalition’s members as “opportunistic politicians interested in relaunching themselves into the circle of power, people who are desperate to continue holding on to power.”
On Wednesday, the coalition formally declared the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as its platform for the 2027 general election, appointing former Senate President David Mark and ex-Osun governor Rauf Aregbesola as interim National Chair and Secretary, respectively.
The Abuja meeting included prominent politicians such as Peter Obi, Atiku Abubakar, Nasir El-Rufai, Rotimi Amaechi, Dino Melaye, Solomon Dalong, Dele Momodu, Gabriel Suswam, Ireti Kingibe, Emeka Ihedioha, and Sadique Abubakar.