THE Acting National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Nenadi Usman, has confirmed the party’s approval of Peter Obi’s decision to join a new opposition coalition spearheaded by former Senate President David Mark.
In a statement issued today, Usman strongly criticized the faction led by Julius Abure, describing them as “political jesters” with no legitimate claim to leadership within the party.
Speaking through her aide, Ken Asogwa, Usman emphasized that Abure and his allies—who recently gave Obi a 48-hour ultimatum to resign—have no legal or party recognition, having been dismissed by the Supreme Court and suspended over repeated acts of misconduct and anti-party behavior.
Usman reiterated that the party leadership had fully endorsed Obi’s involvement in the coalition discussions.
“For clarity, on May 26, 2025, the Labour Party publicly declared its support for Mr. Obi’s participation in efforts to form a strong political alliance aimed at rescuing Nigeria from the failed leadership of the APC. That stance remains unchanged,” she said.
She further confirmed that Obi’s presence at coalition events, including the unveiling of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), was done with the full backing of the LP leadership.
“It is the remnants of the confusion caused by these impostors that the current leadership under Senator Nenadi Usman is working tirelessly to clear,” the statement added.
She called on the media and the public to disregard the “distractions and misinformation” from the Abure camp.
During the coalition meeting in Abuja, it was announced that the ADC will serve as the platform for the 2027 general elections.
Former Senate President David Mark and former Osun State governor Rauf Aregbesola were named interim National Chairman and Secretary, respectively.
Other prominent political figures present at the meeting included Atiku Abubakar, Nasir El-Rufai, Rotimi Amaechi, Dino Melaye, Solomon Dalong, Dele Momodu, Gabriel Suswam, Ireti Kingibe, Emeka Ihedioha, and Sadique Abubakar.