The Labour Party has dismissed claims by Abayomi Arabambi that it has endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term, describing the assertion as false and misleading.
In a statement issued by the Sokoto State Chairman of the party and Chairman of the Northern Labour Party Chairmen Forum, Abubakar Yawale, the party made it clear that Arabambi lacks the authority to speak on its behalf, stressing that he is no longer a member.
“Arabambi is an expelled member and has no authority whatsoever to speak for or on behalf of the Labour Party. His comments are personal, misleading, and irrelevant,” the statement read.
The party firmly rejected any suggestion that it has endorsed President Tinubu’s re-election bid.
“The Labour Party has not taken any decision to support President Tinubu’s second-term ambition. Such a claim is false, unfounded, and should be completely disregarded,” it added.
Reaffirming its position as an opposition platform, the party said it remains committed to presenting Nigerians with a credible alternative.
“The party remains a vibrant opposition force, focused on providing credible leadership and a clear alternative vision for Nigeria,” the statement noted.
On the political future of Peter Obi, the party described him as a respected figure while acknowledging his right to pursue his ambitions on any platform.
“While Peter Obi remains a respected figure, he is currently aligned with the African Democratic Congress and has every constitutional right to pursue his political aspirations. We wish him well,” the statement said.
The party also emphasized its depth in leadership and readiness for future elections, noting that it has no shortage of capable aspirants.
“Labour Party is not short of competent leaders. We have credible aspirants ready to contest for the presidency under our platform,” it stated.
It further affirmed that the party’s leadership remains under Nenadi Usman, stressing that only duly recognized organs of the party can take binding decisions.
“Party leadership remains duly constituted, and only the recognized organs of the party can make binding decisions,” the statement added.
The party urged the public to disregard Arabambi’s comments, describing them as baseless and self-serving.
“The public is strongly advised to ignore the baseless and self-serving statements of Abayomi Arabambi. The Labour Party remains united, focused, and committed to the Nigerian people,” it concluded.
