Alhaji Lamidi Apapa, the factional acting National Chairman of the Labour Party, has addressed speculation about Peter Obi’s loyalty to the party and clarified his own position in the lingering crisis that has divided the party since 2023.
Speaking in an interview on Honor 103.5 FM, Apapa rejected claims that Obi had formally withdrawn from the Labour Party, describing such rumours as unfounded. “I spoke with Obi recently. If he writes a letter today within 5 hours, the whole world will hear,” Apapa said, underlining how closely Obi’s moves are still followed nationwide.
Apapa traced the origin of the party’s internal crisis to the suspension of the former national chairman, Julius Abure, over allegations of forgery, perjury, and corruption. Instead of addressing these issues directly, he noted, some party figures chose to accuse him of betrayal purely because of his Yoruba background, claiming he was secretly working for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
He dismissed those accusations, stressing that his loyalty during the 2023 elections was firmly with Peter Obi, as shown by his active campaigning and the votes in his local unit. Apapa also explained that, as Deputy National Chairman at the time, he had no role in the party’s financial decisions, which were handled by the chairman, secretary, and treasurer.
Refecting on efforts to resolve the dispute, Apapa expressed disappointment that his calls for dialogue were ignored, and insisted that if the Labour Party had respected its own constitution and allowed him to assume leadership in an acting capacity, the crisis might have been avoided.
Looking ahead to 2027, Apapa confirmed he would still support Obi if he emerges again as the party’s candidate through proper primaries, reiterating that what matters most is respect for party rules and truth over rumours or blackmail.
In the end, Apapa’s message is clear: unity and honesty—not suspicion and division—are what the Labour Party needs to rebuild trust and credibility among Nigerians.
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