FCT, Abuja – The Labour Party (LP) alleged that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) is in bed with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led federal government to kill opposition ahead of the 2027 general election.
The partyâs Directorate on Mobilization and Integration, Mr. Marcel Ngogbehei, said the NLC is colluding with Tinubuâs administration to demarket its presumptive 2027 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and undermine the opposition.
According to Vanguard, Ngogbehei said this in a statement on Monday, July 15 while reacting to a statement by the NLC National Transition Committee (NTC).
He urged the NLC NTC to respect the reconciliation move initiated by Peter Obi or seek legal redress if they have any case.
Meanwhile, TimesNow.com.ng reported that the Labour Party (LP) criticized Tinubu’s administration, alleging that the N4.3 trillion allocated for palliatives has not been effectively utilized
The LP National Publicity Secretary Obiora Ifoh pointed out that despite the government’s claims, the funds have not reached the grassroots.
The Deputy National Organising Secretary, for APC, Nze Chidi Duru emphasized that the oppositionâs role is to question and ensure accountability.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
