Crisis Deepens In Labour Party: Abure Faction Gives Peter Obi 48 Hours To Leave Party Over Coalition Ties

A fresh wave of internal crisis has hit the Labour Party (LP) as the faction loyal to National Chairman Julius Abure has issued a stern 48-hour ultimatum to former presidential flag bearer, Mr. Peter Obi, demanding his resignation from the party over his alliance with a newly formed political coalition.

The directive was issued on Thursday via a statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary of the faction, Obiora Ifoh, who described Obi’s involvement in the coalition as a betrayal of the Labour Party’s ideals and a signal of dual loyalty.

According to Ifoh, the Labour Party under Abure’s leadership was neither consulted nor in support of the coalition, which he described as a gathering of “desperate political actors” with no genuine vision for a new Nigeria.

“The Labour Party has consistently distanced itself from the so-called coalition. Any of our members found aligning with the movement has 48 hours to formally resign from the party,” Ifoh declared.

The statement further accused Obi of secretly lobbying key members of the party to defect with him, while noting that several of them have declined to follow him into the new political front.

“We are aware of several nocturnal meetings being held by Peter Obi and some of our members, where he’s been lobbying them to jump ship. Fortunately, not all of them have bought into his agenda,” he said.

Ifoh maintained that the Labour Party will not tolerate divided loyalties or members who engage in political double-dealing.

“This party is not a safe haven for politicians with double agendas. You can’t profess allegiance to Labour Party in the morning and identify with a separate coalition by evening,” the statement read.

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The spokesperson also dismissed the coalition as a mere platform for recycled politicians trying to return to power under the guise of reform.

“The so-called coalition is filled with individuals who contributed to Nigeria’s problems in the past. These are not the people to birth the ‘New Nigeria’ the youths are dreaming of,” he said.

Cautioning Nigerian youths and party loyalists, the LP faction emphasized that the party remains the only credible alternative for real change, urging members to maintain discipline and prepare ahead of future political contests.

“We urge all members to stay committed to the party’s structure. The dream of a new Nigeria can only be realized under the platform of Labour Party,” Ifoh concluded.

The ongoing rift has raised new concerns about the unity of the opposition as various political actors explore new alliances ahead of the 2027 general elections. While Peter Obi has not officially responded to the ultimatum, political observers believe his next move could significantly alter the dynamics of Nigeria’s political landscape.