The Labour Party has distanced itself from claims by Abayomi Arabambi that it has endorsed Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term, describing the assertion as false and misleading.
In a statement issued by Sokoto State Chairman of the party and Chairman of the Northern Labour Party Chairmen Forum, Abubakar Yawale, the party said Arabambi lacks the authority to speak on its behalf, noting 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 denied endorsing President Tinubu’s re-election bid, stressing that no such decision has been taken.
“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 stated.
Reaffirming its opposition stance, the party said it remains committed to offering Nigerians an alternative vision for governance.
“The party remains a vibrant opposition force, focused on providing credible leadership and an alternative vision for Nigeria,” the statement added.
On the political future of Peter Obi, the party described him as a respected figure and acknowledged his right to pursue his ambitions on any political 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 ambitions on any platform. We wish him well,” the statement noted.
The party also подчеркed its depth in leadership and readiness for future elections, noting that it has several credible aspirants.
“Labour Party is not short of capable leaders. The party has numerous competent and credible aspirants ready to contest for the presidency under its platform,” it said.
It further affirmed that the party’s leadership remains under Nenadi Esther Usman, stressing that only recognised 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.