The National Publicity Secretary of the Labour Party (LP) , Abayomi Arabambi, has revealed the party’s plan to expel its presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, following his involvement in the floated African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition.
Arabambi, who addressed a press conference in Abeokuta, Ogun state on Friday, insisted that Obi could not claim to remain as a member of the Labour party while his spirit was with ADC.
To this end, Arabambi announced Faduri Oluwadare Joseph as one of its presidential aspirants in the coming election, to replace Peter Obi.
The LP publicity secretary stated that “unlike Obi, whose political brand thrives on emotional rhetoric and oversimplified solutions, Faduri’s approach in the last political race was rooted in accountability, transparency, and the kind of disciplined governance that Nigeria desperately needs.
He described Obi as a politician without direction and clear vision, warning that he might go down as one of the most consequential missteps in Nigeria’s recent political history.
Arabambi said, “Peter Obi, a politician whose appeal rests more on carefully crafted optics than genuine leadership, may go down as one of the most consequential missteps in Nigeria’s recent political history.
“Faduri was no token aspirant. His credentials were unimpeachable: a licensed nurse in the United States, an entrepreneur with executive experience across multiple industries, and a leader who had demonstrated his commitment to national progress long before stepping into the political arena.
“His vision was not one of hollow promises, but of tangible transformation, a Nigeria that transitions from a struggling giant into a globally competitive powerhouse.”
Arabambi also stressed that Obi’s political career had been an exercise in contradiction, adding that he presented himself as a frugal, Spartan leader, yet moved in private jets while lecturing Nigerians on sacrifice.
He said, “He condemns government spending on essential security measures (like presidential ambulances), yet, as governor, distributed hundreds of cars to traditional rulers.
“He claims to be a unifier, yet his rhetoric often fans the flames of division, particularly in the Southeast, where his refusal to unequivocally condemn Nnamdi Kanu’s destabilising rhetoric speaks volumes.”
Speaking on the ADC coalition, Arabambi argued that the coalition consisted of disgruntled members of the team, who through corruption had plunged the country into a state of disaster.
He, however, warned Nigerians against the gimmick of the coalition, saying that its members would still carry APC’s ideology.
