Peter Obi still in Labour Party, says Obidient Movement leader

The National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide, Yunusa Tanko, has affirmed that former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, remains a member of the Labour Party, despite speculations about his defection.

Tanko dismissed claims that Obi has joined the Social Democratic Party, stating that such rumours are unfounded.

Speaking on Channels Television’s Morning Brief programme on Monday, Tanko said the leadership of the Labour Party will soon clarify its position following the recent Supreme Court ruling that sacked Julius Abure as the party’s national chairman.

“As I speak to you right now, there is going to be a meeting possibly within the week by the leaders of the party to make fundamental positions clear to everyone, and in line with the position of the Supreme Court ruling and that of course will put the whole matter to rest,” he said.

Tanko insisted that Obi has not left the Labour Party, adding, “As far as I am concerned, His Excellency Peter Obi is a member of the Labour Party. It remains so until when there is any other thing that may come up.”

His reaction follows a statement by the former SDP presidential candidate, Adewole Adebayo, who claimed that Obi and former Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, are in talks with the SDP ahead of a possible defection.