More trouble is looming for Labour Party as the factional leader of the party Abayomi Arabambi, has vowed that the party will soon hold a National Convention where it plans to expel Peter Obi, Governor Alex Otti, and others who are currently suspended.
Arabambi, the factional Publicity Secretary of the LP, made this known during an interview on Television Continental (TVC). He accused the former presidential candidate Peter Obi and Abia State Governor Alex Otti of causing problems within the party.
“These characters that are troubling our party are a few selfish Nigerians that are after their own personal aggrandisement. We will not allow them to ruin our party,” Arabambi said.
He insisted that the Supreme Court never removed Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the party, contrary to what some other factions claim.
When asked about how the party planned to restore peace, Arabambi replied that a National Convention was the only solution.
“There can be only one solution which a National Convention will soon unleash. It is to expel Peter Obi, Governor Alex Oti and others. They’re currently under suspension. I assure you that they will be expelled soon,” he said.
Arabambi also dismissed corruption allegations made against Julius Abure by another faction of the party led by Nenadi Usman. He called those allegations “a big joke.”
“You see, those people are jokers. Imagine Nenadi that is not even a member of the party leveling allegations and issuing queries. Where does that happen?
“Nenadi coordinated the Obedients group. She worked for Peter Obi and is still working for him. She is not a member of our party. That is why I didn’t include her among those to be expelled soon. You can’t expel someone who’s not one of you. Imagine that Headmistress of Corruption labelling Abure as corrupt. Are you not aware that she has been standing trial for corruption? She is negotiating a plea-bargain right now. She’s the Headmistress of corruption,” Arabambi said.
Meanwhile, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it has not yet recognised any new leadership in the Labour Party. INEC explained that it is still reviewing recent court judgments related to the party’s leadership.
In April 2025, the Supreme Court dismissed a decision by the Court of Appeal in Abuja, which had earlier confirmed Julius Abure as the party’s National Chairman.
