Ex-NBA President Akpata Joins Labour Party

A former president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Olumide Akpata, SAN, has formally joined the Labour Party (LP).

Akpata confirmed his membership of the LP in his native Edo State via a post on his Instagram handle on Tuesday.

He said he was tired of complaining about the state of things in the country, hence his decision to join the opposition party in order to find solutions to Nigeria’s challenges.

Akpata wrote, “Quite a number of people have called/messaged me to confirm the news, currently making the rounds, that I have joined a political party.

“Yes…I joined the @labourparty_ng in March this year and on Sunday I attended my first Ward Meeting at Oredo Ward 6, in Benin City, where I was formally introduced to members of the Ward and presented with my Party membership card.

“This was a major step for me and not one that I took lightly…but i simply got tired of complaining about Nigeria every day and bemoaning her fate and I decided to take the plunge and try to be part of the solution rather than agonising continually over the problem”.

“This, for me, is the start of a very important journey and it is my prayer that I arrive safely at my destination.”