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Less than 24 hours after Peter Obi insisted that he was a member of the Labour Party and that his name would be on the ballot, the National Secretary of the Labour Party loyal to Julius Abure, Umar Farouk Ibrahim, has said Obi, was only enjoying his current media attention but would not contest in 2027.

Speaking in an interview with Trust TV, on Thursday, Ibrahim said the opposition parties have become too “demoralised” to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) effectively, adding that Tinubu appeared “comfortable” heading into the next election cycle.

He added: “When you look at those people contesting with Tinubu, in any match you see the opponents. Are these really opponents? Except the referee wants to be giving them penalties, even with the penalties, there are people who will score and there are those who will miss the penalties.”

He noted the APC should not be blamed for the crisis within opposition parties.

According to him, “I say it here that for us in Labour Party, we do not have any reason for anyone to accuse APC of interfering in our internal crisis.”

Farouk also dismissed speculation that Peter Obi would once again run for president in 2027, saying the former Anambra governor has distanced himself from the Labour Party.

“I can tell you, Obi is not going to contest presidential election. Obi is enjoying media publicity but 2027, he is not interested in it. We have offered him presidential ticket, he rejected it,” he stated.

The LP National Secretary further questioned Obi’s current political alignment, alleging that his recent moves had created uncertainty about his party affiliation.

“Look at what is happening, why is he in ADC? Why does he belong in PDP? In which political party does he belong? Where will he get the ticket?” Farouk asked.

DatIgalaDude:
All politician must do what it takes to remain relevant.
Even Abure dey talk.

G0odharddick:
They've been begging Obi to come back and take LP presidential ticket but he refused, hence their pain.

Without Obi, LP is nothing.

Nigerians desperately want Obi or GEJ

LagosOrigin:
Abure is bitter and envious of Peter Obi. Nobody knows abure until Peter Obi joined labour party and now that Peter Obi may dump LP, abure will be forgotten forever.

Any Political party that Peter Obi goes, millions of Obidients all around the world will follow him including myself and my entire family member. My girl friend inclusive.

sleek214:
2 failures, 1 as president, the other as governor.

LagosOrigin:
Abure is bitter and envious of Peter Obi. Nobody knows abur ane until Peter Obi joined labour party and now that Peter Obi may dump LP, abure will be forgotten forever.

Any Political party that Peter Obi goes, millions of Obidients all around the world will follow him including myself and my entire family member. My girl friend inclusive.

fergie001:
https://www.arise.tv/peter-obi-enjoying-media-attention-wont-contest-2027-election-says-lp-secretary-farouk/