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LP Disowns Datti Ahmed’s Undemocratic Remarks, Cries Out Over Gov Otti's Threats (19193 Views)

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PressMyButton: 7:24pm On Apr 19
The party also expressed concerns over what it described as direct threats from the Abia State Governor Alex Otti, warning that its national leaders may be in danger.

The Labour Party has distanced itself from recent statements made by its former vice-presidential candidate, Senator Datti Yusuf Baba-Ahmed, describing them as "undemocratic" and a potential incitement against Nigeria's constituted authority.

The party also expressed concerns over what it described as direct threats from the Abia State Governor Alex Otti, warning that its national leaders may be in danger.

In a statement issued on Saturday by its National Publicity Secretary, Dr. Arabambi Abayomi, the party said it was “astonished” by Senator Baba-Ahmed’s continued reference to the Tinubu istration as “questionably constitutional,” particularly during a meeting allegedly convened by Governor Otti and former presidential candidate Peter Obi at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, on April 9, 2025.

“For us in the Labour Party, this statement is clearly inciting and a call for mass action against a constituted authority,” Dr. Abayomi said.
“We think there should be a limit to whipping up public sentiments against a legitimate government.”

Quoting Baba-Ahmed's remarks from a recent interview, he said: “The appointments they are making are fake, the appointments they are making are illegal. The paraphernalia of government they are enjoying, destroying our country, spending our money is only for a little time.”


The Labour Party, which contested the 2023 presidential election and lost to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, said it accepted the Supreme Court judgment on the matter “not because we were pleased but because of the finality of the court’s judgment.”

“The party has since moved on,” the statement continued. “We expect every well-meaning Nigerian to realise the fragility of the nation and put politics aside to help move the country forward.”

The party cautioned against statements capable of inciting unrest, drawing historical parallels to the Arab Spring.

“The Arab Spring that rattled the entire Middle East started when leaders ignored subtle but persistent mobilisation of the youth. We must avoid a similar path in Nigeria.”

The party alsocriticised Governor Otti’s remarks at the same April 9 meeting, in which he allegedly said a “dooms day” awaited the Julius Abure-led leadership of the Labour Party and threatened to “fumigate” them out of office.

“As if the Labour Party is his personal company, Governor Otti boasted that Abure refused an offer of the Chairmanship of the Board of Trustees and that he was ready to fumigate Abure and his team out of office,” Abayomi said.

“We are warning that no harm should befall any of our leaders as a result of the imminent doom that the governor has threatened."


The statement further linked recent threats by NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, to similar pressure from Governor Otti.

“This threat is coming a few days after Comrade Joe Ajaero threatened to mobilise armed men to flush our leadership out of office,” said Abayomi. “We believe these threats are not coincidental. The NLC’s rascality is being sponsored by the Abia State Government.”

The Labour Party called on National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu to take urgent steps to ensure the safety of its national officers.

“We no longer feel safe. We have committed no offence except insisting on the rule of law and respect for party supremacy as recently affirmed by the Supreme Court,” the party said.

“We call on all security agencies, including the police and state security services, to beef up security around our leaders. The Abia State Governor should be held responsible if anything happens to any of our national officers.”

https://saharareporters.com/2025/04/19/labour-party-disowns-datti-baba-ahmeds-undemocratic-remarks-raises-alarm-over-threats?

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PressMyButton: 7:24pm On Apr 19
My issue is not even with Datti, let him run his mouth anyhow he likes, at least allow him use Tinubu to gain a little relevance since he has since been forgotten. If Datti run into Asiwaju anywhere, he will shiver and go on his knees. If Obi is a boy, Datti is a toddler. The pictures below speak for itself.


However, my issue is, how does Labour Party move from Arabambi + Lamidi Apapa Vs Abure + Obi + Otti and then to Arabambi + Lamidi Apapa + Abure Vs Obi +Otti ?. I swear Peter Obi is not fit to be a primary school class captain. He ran into LP and destroyed it.



After God, na Tinubu 💪 God bless Nigeria

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CoronaVirusPro: 7:29pm On Apr 19


Behold, they shall surely gather together, but not by me: whosoever shall gather together against thee shall fall for thy sake

Isaiah 54:15 (KJV)

Everything against His Excellency, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) keeps falling. The house of the enemy is disorganized

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Salewa97: 7:30pm On Apr 19
The party don scatter.

Even the NLC wey get labor in their name, they don turn to rascal for this LP.

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Buharidgeneral: 7:32pm On Apr 19
angry
PressMyButton: 7:39pm On Apr 19
Lol, a coward niggar

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tundegan: 7:43pm On Apr 19
LP, a party without direction

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Justnation: 7:43pm On Apr 19
Atabambi is APC/ tinubu member and not LP

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yarimo(m): 7:50pm On Apr 19
Confused losers they will soon blame APC and TINUBU for his remarks

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aspabay(m): 7:56pm On Apr 19
Confused people

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Trossard(m): 7:56pm On Apr 19
At times I feel This Datti Guy is somewhat Mad.

He's to aggressive, and maybe violent in his utterances.
He's unfit to deputize OBI.

Datti is Daft.

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ClearFlair: 7:56pm On Apr 19
Fake news. The real LP would never say such

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helinues: 7:57pm On Apr 19
grin cheesy

Which faction of LP released this?

Imagine, LP with how many executives but couldn't put their house in order and dreaming of governing Nigeria. Tufiakwa

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ClearFlair: 7:57pm On Apr 19
Trossard:
At times I feel This Datti Guy is somewhat Mad

Mad people sometimes think other people are mad.

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zombieHUNTER: 7:57pm On Apr 19
Labour party leadership is under Tinubu payroll

same goes for the PDP and APGA

we are under one party system

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VnAhunnaPl: 7:57pm On Apr 19
LP don tire

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Tflex01: 7:58pm On Apr 19
Lol people that want to sack Tinubu in less than 2 years.

😂

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zombieHUNTER: 7:58pm On Apr 19
helinues:
grin cheesy

Zombies are happy that democracy is dead

One party system is here

Zero opposition
yarimo:
Confused losers they will soon blame APC and TINUBU for his remarks
tundegan:
LP, a party without direction
Salewa97:
The party don scatter.

Even the NLC wey get labor in their name, they don turn to rascal for this LP.

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Tflex01: 7:59pm On Apr 19
zombieHUNTER:


Zombies are happy that democracy is dead

One party system is here

Zero opposition

Lol and you are pained because when they told you the truth earlier, you didn't believe. You were busy doing nsogbu nsogbu

😂 😂 😂

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helinues: 7:59pm On Apr 19
zombieHUNTER:


Zombies are happy that democracy is dead

One party system is here

Zero opposition

Sebi you are sad about this.

Oya do the sadness alone without lumping us.

Thank you

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Slytiger: 8:00pm On Apr 19
Tflex01:
Lol people that want to sack Tinubu in less than 2 years.

😂
Meanwhile.

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Philipponzaghi: 8:02pm On Apr 19
LP is a confused party

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Slytiger: 8:02pm On Apr 19
zombieHUNTER:
Labour party leadership is under Tinubu payroll

same goes for the PDP and APGA

we are under one party system
grin

Leadership skills is in- born.

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bigiyaro(m): 8:02pm On Apr 19
Tunibu is really a criminal, making sure his thugs are everywhere to distablize any other party that looks like opposition. God bless GEJ.

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Parrot69: 8:03pm On Apr 19
Fake News. 🚫🚫
Even though this News is said to be true, I'm not surprised it's coming from someone who eats from both sides of the mouth. The real moles of Labour Party.
We know where they're from.

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IPIGSRSHALLOW: 8:03pm On Apr 19
He's a lunatic, sore loser.

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Slytiger: 8:03pm On Apr 19
ClearFlair:
Fake news. The real LP would never say such
Real LP dey. So which LP are we voting for in 2027 grin

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Obakoolex(m): 8:04pm On Apr 19
Ok.

If obi contest under LP in 2027 then he tried.

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id4sho(m): 8:04pm On Apr 19
Trossard:
At times I feel This Datti Guy is somewhat Mad.

He's to aggressive, and maybe violent in his utterances.
He's unfit to deputize OBI.

Datti is Daft.

Politics 101- No gentleman

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SamuraiXXX: 8:04pm On Apr 19
These Labour Party people are so disorganized and confused! angry

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zombieHUNTER: 8:05pm On Apr 19
Slytiger:
grin

Leadership skills is in- born.

You actually meant bad leadership skills

Dollar from 700 to 1600 Naira

insecurity everywhere

President relaxing abroad while Nigerians suffer

Skyrocketing food prices and services

Mehn.... I give it to Tinubu for worst president ever

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