Politics

2023: Peter Obi Movement Driven By Integrity, Atiku, Tinubu Have Nothing To Offer – LP National Chair

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3 years ago

November 4, 2022

The national chairman of Labour Party, LP, Comrade Julius Abure, has said that Mr. Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the party is the only candidate with the right pedigree to deliver the country from its present predicament.

He added that the presidential candidates of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Tinubu, and his counterpart from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, have nothing to offer Nigerians going by past records from the two parties.

“Atiku, Tinubu have nothing to offer Nigerians, the only person that has the pedigree to deliver Nigeria from her present predicament is Peter Obi,” he added.

The national chairman who stated this in Benin, Friday, at the formal inauguration of the party’s presidential campaign council, disclosed that the meeting was also a strategic one to plan for the party’s forthcoming presidential campaign in the state and also strategize for the the 2023 elections.

The National Chairman who congratulated members who made the list of the campaign council, stated that the Peter Obi and Labour Party moment is driven by integrity, competence, character, pedigree, etc, adding that all those who made the list were not found wanting of such attributes.

“The Peter Obi and Labour Party movement is driven by integrity; it is driven by competence; it is driven by character and it is driven by pedigree, and therefore, we took out time to examine the list of those who were going to be appointed as members of the presidential campaign councilor.

“If the movement is driven by integrity and all these factors, it means that those that will drive the campaign; those that will drive the vision, must also be people who are of those characteristics.

“Winning election will not be done in Benin City; it is not business you do in Abuja, it is a business you must take to your locality,”
he added.

Abure, who admitted that to defeat PDP and APC in the forthcoming elections would be a tough fight, urged members to work hard with a view to winning the elections.

He admitted: “We must also know the fact that we are fight political parties that are entrenched. PDP and APC are entrenched, and they also have stolen enough wealth at their disposal, because of this, we have a big task to drive this campaign and to ensure we win the elections next year.” (Sic)

While lamenting that APC and PDP have done huge damage to the country in past years, the national chairman said: “If you try a product for 4, 5 years and it is not working, common sense will tell you that you should change the product.

“We have tried the product of PDP for close to 20 years; we have tried APC close to 8 years, what could got is insecurity, we’ve gotten hunger; we’ve gotten poverty; we’ve gotten unemployment; we’ve gotten disunity in the country; we have gotten inflation, nothing is working obviously.

“What is happening in this country can best be described as a nation that has failed, and therefore, the people are desirous for a change. But nothing comes easy, we have to work hard for it,” he said.

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Oshiomhole Criticised For ‘Eating Own Vomit’

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11 hours ago

October 20, 2025

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Senator representing Edo North Senatorial District, Adams Oshiomhole, has been criticised for ‘eating his vomit” after he distributed motor-cycles, grinding machines, sewing machines and money as constituency project.

A former lawmaker and leader of the Peoples Democratic Party in Edo North, Hon Segun Saiki, in an interview with journalists reminded the former Edo governor
of how he berated federal lawmakers for impoverishing the people by sharing sewing machines, motorcycles, as constituency project.

Recall that Senator Oshiomhole, in an interview he granted before his election to the National Assembly, promised to restructure the whole idea of constituency project.

Oshiomhole had said during the interview before his election: “I don’t want to go to the Senate for business as usual. I have seen my Senator gave out grinding machine and motorbike as empowerment.

“That is more offensive. How are you empowering a young man in his 20s with a motorbike? You are destroying him. I think the government must refocus the long term strategy to empower the people.”

But the PDP chieftain said Oshiomhole swallowed what he had vomited by doling out grinding machines, motorbikes, sewing machines and N100,000 as constituency project.

“It is like somebody vomiting and swallowing it back. Which constituency project is he doing after two years in the Senate. What can anybody buy with N100,000 in this present economy? Oshiomhole only gave money to people that visited him.”

Contacted, Media Aide to Oshiomhole, Victor Oshioke, said his principal built classroom blocks, market stores besides the items distributed.

“What Oshiomhole meant was that a Senator should not be judged by sharing items but by enduring legacies and jobs created.”

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JUST IN: ADC Suspends South-South Vice Chairman Over Anti-party, Insubordination

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13 hours ago

October 20, 2025

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The African Democratic Congress has suspended its National Vice Chairman (South-South), Dr. Usani Usani, over what it described as actions capable of undermining the unity and progress of the party.

The suspension, which takes immediate effect, followed deliberations at a meeting of the State Working Committee of the ADC, Cross River State chapter, held on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.

Announcing the decision in a statement issued Monday in Abuja, the State Publicity Secretary, James Otudor, said the committee found Usani’s recent conduct to be in violation of the ADC Constitution and inconsistent with the party’s core values.

According to Otudor, the SWC examined multiple petitions alleging anti-party activities, insubordination to constituted authority, and actions deemed detrimental to the image and electoral fortunes of the ADC.

“In accordance with the party’s constitution and disciplinary procedures, Dr. Usani’s suspension will remain in effect pending the outcome of a formal investigation by the relevant party organs,” the statement read.

The committee also faulted the appointment of Ms. Jackie Wayas as Deputy National Publicity Secretary, citing lack of consultation with the Cross River leadership before her emergence.

Otudor alleged that Wayas had shown “little engagement” with the state chapter since assuming office and questioned her loyalty to the party’s unity in the South-South.

“Consequently, the SWC urged the National Leadership to review her appointment and replace her with a competent, credible, and media-savvy individual from Cross River State with a verifiable record of commitment to the ideals of the ADC,” he stated.

The Cross River chapter further expressed displeasure over the conduct of certain individuals within the Coalition Movement who, despite publicly declaring for the ADC, had failed to complete their membership registration.

It warned that the party would not tolerate dual membership or allow its platform to be used by politicians pursuing multiple partisan interests.

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Jonathan’s Ex-aide Dumps PDP For APC

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2 days ago

October 18, 2025

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A former Senior Special Assistant on Domestic Matters and Social Events to former President Goodluck Jonathan, Dr. Waripamo-owei Dudafa, has formally announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party and joined the All Progressive Congress.

Dudafa, a former member of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, announced his resignation from the PDP in a statement he issued on Saturday in Yenagoa.

In the letter of resignation addressed to the Chairman, PDP, Southern Opokuma/Ayibabiri Ward 8 in Kolokuma Opukuma Local Government Area, he stated that his decision to quit the PDP followed a period of deep reflection and consultation with his political associates, supporters, and family members.

The letter read in part: “It is with a heavy heart that I tender my resignation from the People’s Democratic Party effective immediately. Throughout my time with the party, I have been deeply committed to our shared values and goals, and it has been an honour to work with so many dedicated individuals.”

Dudafa stated that the unresolved disputes, particularly at the national level, “have significantly impeded our ability to move forward, rather they create an environment of conflict that’s no longer conducive to advancing the shared values and objectives.”

He said: “While this decision has been difficult, I remain committed to serving the best interests of our people, motivated by my dedication to their welfare and progress.”

Announcing his decision to join the APC, he said: “After careful reflection and consideration, I have decided to join the All Progressives Congress (APC), a platform I believe offers renewed hope, unity and a stronger foundation to address the challenges facing our dear state.”

To the members of the APC, Dudafa wrote, “I look forward to working alongside new colleagues who share this vision.”

He expressed appreciation to the PDP for the relationships and experiences he gained during his time in the PDP and wished the party well in overcoming its present challenges.

Political observers are of the opinion that his resignation could signal realignments ahead of future political developments in Bayelsa State and at the national level.