‘Wait Until They Say Otherwise’ – Ifoh Speaks On Peter Obi, Alex Otti Dumping Labour Party

The Labour Party (LP) has dismissed speculations that its 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi and Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, have dumped the party.

The Labour Party National Spokesperson, Obiora Ifoh, who dismissed the speculations, labelled such reports of defection as media distractions.

He said at no time have both men declared that they are no longer members of the party.

“What’s the big deal about it? It is all speculation. As far as we are concerned, Otti has not told us he is leaving,” Ifoh said during an interview with Punch published on Thursday.

Pressed further about the situation with Peter Obi, Ifoh responded that Obi remains a member of the Labour Party and a leader of the party.

He added that Obi, Otti, the National Chairman, Julius Abure and National Assembly members are all leaders of the party who remain committed to the advancement of the party.

“Our former presidential candidate, His Excellency Peter Obi and Governor Alex Otti of Abia State are leaders of the Labour Party and have never ceased being leaders of the party.

“So, I don’t know what else you want us to say. Have they told you that they are no longer members of the Labour Party? Aside from them, we also have so many other leaders in the Labour Party. Some are even senators. The national chairman is equally the leader of the party.

“So, these are some distractions being put forward by the media to create things that are not there. Our presidential candidate has not left the party and he is still a leader in the party.

“Our governor in Abia State has also not left and he is still a leader in the party. Until they say otherwise, they are still our leaders,” the party spokesperson submitted.