Labour Party Says Obi Is ‘Verbal’ Member

The Labour Party (LP) has described former presidential candidate Peter Obi as a “verbal member” of the party, saying he has not shown commitment to the party despite claiming to be a member.

The Labour Party publicity secretary, Obiora Ifoh, stated this in an exclusive interview with LEADERSHIP, saying Obi has not supported the party in any way and has withdrawn from its activities.

“He has not shown any cause to say that he is a member of Labour Party outside verbalizing it,” he said.

Ifoh explained that the party has been growing and expanding its reach, citing its performance in the 2023 presidential election where it almost won the presidency.

He attributed the party’s growth to Obi’s candidacy, saying it had attracted many supporters and sympathizers.

He stressed that the party has rules and regulations, and anyone seeking to join or contest for positions must abide by them.

“If you want to be a member of the party, please come in and obey the rules and regulations guiding the party,” the party spokesman added.

Ifoh dismissed allegations of crisis within the party, saying it was an “overflow of success” and that the party had remained united despite attempts by some individuals to create divisions.

“The Labour Party has begun preparations for the 2027 elections and will open its doors to supporters and sympathizers who want to join the party. The party will begin to open programs as early as possible in 2026 to ensure unity and prepare for the upcoming elections.

“We don’t have factions, what we have are imposters, people who were members of the obedient, but thought they could come because they supported us in the election to take over the party,” he said.

He further said the party, founded in 2002, has produced a governor, senators, and members of the House of Representatives before the coming of Obi into the party.

While he reiterated that the party’s growth was boosted by Obi’s candidacy, he stressed that the party’s rules and regulations must be respected.