In a statement, the party called the reported ultimatum “calculated mischief and desperate impersonation” by “political jesters” expelled for indiscipline.
The Labour Party has denied issuing a 48-hour ultimatum demanding Peter Obi’s resignation over his role in the opposition coalition adopting the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for 2027.
In a statement on Tuesday, the party called the reported ultimatum “calculated mischief and desperate impersonation” by “political jesters” expelled for indiscipline.
“Mr. Peter Obi’s participation in the coalition activities, including the ADC unveiling, was done with the full knowledge, approval, and support of the Labour Party leadership,” said Ken Eluma Asogwa, media adviser to acting chairman Senator Nenadi Usman.
The party insisted Obi remained a key figure in its 2027 plans, dismissing the ultimatum as the work of a discredited faction rejected by the Supreme Court.
Analysts see the attacks on Obi as signs of desperation from those sidelined in the new coalition.
“The party is still cleaning up the mess left by these impostors,” Asogwa said.