The Labour Party (LP) has firmly denied reports suggesting that it is preparing to expel its 2023 presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi.
This comes after controversial remarks by Abayomi Arabambi, a former factional spokesperson of the party, during a recent television appearance.
Arabambi, appearing on Channels TV, claimed that a National Executive Council (NEC) meeting was imminent and aimed at removing Obi from the party—a statement that has since ignited a flurry of reactions.
However, in a swift and scathing rebuttal, the party’s leadership, under the guidance of Senator Nenadi Usman, dismissed the claim as both baseless and politically motivated.
The statement, signed by Ken Eluma Asogwa, Senior Special Adviser to the Acting National Chairman, described those making the assertions as “political jesters” with no standing in the Labour Party.
“These impostors, acting on behalf of shadowy interests, intend to purport an expulsion of Mr. Obi from the Labour Party – a move as laughable as it is illegal,” the statement read.
The party further warned Nigerians and the media against taking such claims seriously, labeling them the antics of individuals who had long lost their legitimacy following a Supreme Court ruling delivered on April 4, 2025, which affirmed the expiration of their tenure.
The leadership reiterated its full support for Obi’s ongoing coalition-building efforts ahead of the 2027 elections, noting that his role was backed by an official statement issued on May 25, 2025.
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The party accused those behind the rumoured expulsion of being “meddlesome interlopers” whose relevance was solely built on attacking Obi.
“This latest drama should be rightly seen for what it is: the desperate last kick of a dying horse,” the party said, casting Arabambi and his associates as politically irrelevant operatives grasping for attention.
As the 2027 general elections approach, Obi’s name continues to dominate conversations around a possible political realignment, with mounting pressure from several quarters for a viable opposition coalition.
This development makes him a target for both internal and external adversaries.
The LP concluded by affirming that any authentic communication regarding the party’s affairs must come from its current leadership, under Acting National Chairman Senator Nenadi Usman, and not from individuals “performing for their paymasters.”
For those following Nigeria’s political realignments, this latest episode underscores the growing tensions and factional intrigue surrounding one of the country’s most popular opposition figures.