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BREAKING: Sen. Enyinnaya Abaribe, representing Abia South, officially resigns from ADC. He has just joined the Labour Party in Abia state. It's better for him

CONGRATULATIONS AND WELCOME TO NDC! Congratulations to all leaders and executives across boards, wards, local governments, and states. Your leadership marks a bold step forward. We warmly welcome every Nigerian who has joined this transformative movement. Together, through the NDC, we are committed to rebuilding our nation and creating the Nigeria we all envision. This is our moment. We move forward with purpose, unity, and determination as we reclaim and redefine our country. NDC! Service to the People! Service to the Youth! Service to the Women! Service to our Nation! NDC — Service to the People! Pastor Dr. Dayo Akin-Taylor Ekong Chairman, NDC South West

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Reflections on the Labour Party's Challenges: A Call for Peter Obi to Pause and Ponder By Pst Dr Mrs Dayo Ekong, State Chairman, Labour Party, Lagos State As the State Chairman of the Labour Party in Lagos State, I have watched with growing concern the internal dynamics and external perceptions plaguing our great party. The Labour Party, once a beacon of hope for the masses, is now grappling with issues that threaten its unity and relevance in Nigeria's political landscape. Chief among these is the meddlesome role and evidently waning influence of our former presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi. While I respect his contributions and the passion he ignited in 2023, it is time for a candid conversation. Mr. Obi must recognize the grace that propelled him in the last election cycle—a divine and collective favor from the party and the electorate—and reflect on how his recent actions are eroding that very foundation. Let us rewind to 2023. Peter Obi enjoyed an extraordinary wave of support, not just from the Labour Party's structures but from a broad coalition of Nigerians yearning for change. Despite the controversies surrounding the election results, where many believe he was robbed of victory, his outing was undeniably successful. He garnered millions of votes, particularly from the youth and disillusioned voters, because the party rallied behind him, and the electorate saw him as a fresh alternative to the status quo.This grace was a combination of factors: the party's platform, grassroots mobilization, and a genuine public desire for integrity in leadership. It was this synergy that allowed him to shine brightly, even in defeat. However, fast-forward to today, and the narrative has shifted. Peter Obi's influence in the Nigerian polity appears to be waning, as Nigerians grow increasingly tired and wary of what some perceive as inconsistent antics and political maneuvering. His interventions, once seen as principled, now risk being viewed as disruptive and self-serving, alienating allies and diminishing his appeal. This is not mere speculation; it is evident in recent electoral outcomes where his endorsements have failed to deliver victories, signaling a loss of the magnetic pull he once commanded. Take the 2024 Edo State governorship election as a prime example. Amid internal party tensions, Peter Obi chose to campaign vigorously for Olumide Akpata, pitching his tent against the preferences of the National Working Committee led by Julius Abure, who wanted to adhere to the political leanings of zoning which the Edo electorate tilted towards, but because of his issues with Abure he stood firm behind Akpata. While Akpata was the official Labour Party candidate, Obi's involvement highlighted factional rifts, with his support seemingly at odds with key party figures. The result? Akpata lost woefully to the APC's Monday Okpebholo, securing only a fraction of the votes despite Obi's rallies and endorsements in Benin and beyond.This defeat in Edo, a state where Labour had shown promise, underscores how Obi's influence no longer guarantees electoral success. Similarly, in the 2023 Imo State gubernatorial election, Obi threw his weight behind Senator Athan Achonu, the Labour Party's candidate. Achonu, backed by Obi's visibility and campaign efforts, was positioned as a strong contender against the incumbent, Hope Uzodimma. Yet, the outcome was another resounding loss, with Achonu failing to unseat the APC governor in a landslide defeat. These back-to-back failures in Imo and Edo raise questions about the effectiveness of Obi's political strategy and whether his touch still carries the transformative power it did in 2023. The most telling blow came recently in the Anambra State by-elections, particularly in Onitsha—Peter Obi's own backyard and supposed stronghold. Here, we witnessed his sudden switch of allegiance, embodying the "Labour today, ADC tomorrow" shenanigans that have confused supporters and diluted party loyalty.

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KWANKWASO IS MOST LIKELY A MOLE In politics, you must be wise. You’re dealing with Tinubu, a political evil genius. Your thinking caps have to be on 24/7. You have to be able to separate emotions from what you’re doing. Step away and have a 360 aerial view of the situation. It is public knowledge that he was in negotiations with Tinubu for VP position for a very long time. He’s the only one coming into the coalition without necessarily having a recent clash with Tinubu. We know Tinubu’s modus operandi. You cannot negotiate with him and not come out with a fair deal. He has no permanent friends and no permanent enemies. Even if Obasanjo is willing to work with Tinubu today for some personal interest, he will be accommodated. That is Tinubu for you. That said, I want to pause to examine NDC. The party engineered by some legal “mistake” of the INEC and Seriake Dickson is the National Leader. No other group that we trust 100% to be anti-Tinubu like the Obidients or all the super powers in the Coalition could register a party. Somehow, Seriake managed to do it. I would be worried. You should be worried. ADC has been coasting fine until they became a serious threat, then El Rufai, the glue and fire of the coalition, is arrested and the party is facing all sorts of legal issues. The next rational move is to exit the party which makes sense. So that was why NDC was allowed to live. To give members of the opposition a place to go to knowing that the whole ADC won’t go there. It’s just going to split the opposition. This is the hand of Tinubu. If you think any party is safe, then you don’t understand Tinubu. Even if it is a brand new party, someone will see N10bn in his account and become a faction tomorrow. The court judgements will begin to favour him. Don’t be stupid. Where do you think all the loans Tinubu has been borrowing is going to? There is enough money to buy off any single low life in any party. So Nafiu Bala joins APC recently and you’re not worried? You cannot see what is happening? All I’m saying is that NDC is not secure also. So there is no rationale to leave ADC because it is battling legal issues. With a snap of the finger NDC will have more than enough legal issues also. Back to Kwankwaso. His tweet has given him away. I slept over it and read his words again and it was as clear as day. Which party leader will begin to undermine the possibility of success of his own party even before the party leaders have reached a unanimous position to exit the party? Is he more desperate to be VP than Atiku is desperate to be president? We all know that Atiku is the most desperate to be president among all the ADC leaders. Why is Atiku still hopefu that ADC will work, but Kwankwaso who just joined few weeks ago is already expressing distrust in the process. No party leader, especially not the calibre of Kwankwaso does this. It is not possible. Secondly, by trying to undermine Atiku publicly in stating that he beat him in the APC 2014 primaries, it is also an effort to cause more rancour in the coalition. With that he has signalled that he is ready to piss off Atiku. It may look normal to an average politics follower. But if you understand Northern politics, you’d understand the weight of that comment. He is acting like he is leading PO out of the coalition. He is attached to PO and pissing Atiku off. It makes it difficult for Atiku to reach any agreements with PO. Lastly, an Kwankwasiya said on a space earlier today that Kwankwasiyas have been instructed to leave ADC for NDC. So this post is just the calm before the storm. The decision has been made. The Kwankwasiya buttressed that upon PO’s refusal to the consensus candidate proposal of Atiku, they agreed to do direct primaries. However, Kwankwaso himself showed Obi the numbers and told him that he won’t win so they should continue their exit plan.m This only points to one thing. Kwankwaso was sent to destroy the coalition. Is there motivation? Yes. 1/2