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Northern Labour Party chairmen endorse Peter Obi

Thompson Nsisongabasi

Apr 11, 2024

The 19 chairmen of the Labour Party (LP) in the northern states have passed a vote of confidence on Peter Obi.

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Recall that Obi was the presidential candidate of the party in 2023.

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The northern zone chairman of the party, Muhammad Abdullahi Lawal, disclosed this while addressing journalists after their meeting in Bauchi.

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"Sequel to this, we reaffirmed our unwavering support for Peter Obi, who embodies character and distinguished principles that define the Labour Party and the great future of our country's unity,ÔÇØ he said.

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Lawal said it was clear that there was no longer any faction of the LP anywhere, insisting that the party had only a unilateral centre of command and control.

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"However, in the interest of party unity and progression, we have collectively agreed today to disband these factions and move forward as one cohesive party,ÔÇØ he said.

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Lawal also warned Abayomi Arabambi to cease from making derogatory remarks against the person of Mr Obi, saying such behaviour was unacceptable within the ranks of the LP.

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