Labour Party Chairman resigned, dumped Peter Obi for another Presidential Candidate?

The Labour Party (LP) has denied reports that the national chairman, Barrister Julius Abure has resigned from the party and dumped the presidential candidate, Peter Obi.

In a tweet posted on Wednesday, November 2, the LP ask the public to disregard the false claim, a lie started by the opposition ahead of the 2023 election.

"Please disregard the news going round that our @NgLabour National Chairman has resigned and dumped @PeterObi.

"It is a lie from the opposition. We are set to take back Nigeria come 2023."

Following the news, some Nigerians took to social media to react to Labour Party chairman's rumoured resignation;

@echomaestro5, said: "Even if its a lie, let it be clear that it's only Obi leaving the party that would really matter to me. Anyone can go, as long as Obi remains, I'm not perturbed."

@Innogha, said: "Let him resign, his seat is insignificant though. Another better head should take over his office period."

@Dr_ozeal, said: "Even if everyone resigns self. We will still Vote Obi."

@adike_anayo, said: "There is nothing the enemies of the people cannot do to keep their evil in the land. But God Almighty has risen and light shall prevail over the darkness."

@aduakedet1213, said: "I don't even care if it is true as long as it is not Peter Obi that is stepping down."

@EOguguah, said: "Even if @PeterObi says he is not doing again, when I get to my polling unit, I will still vote for Obi."

Please disregard the news going round that our @NgLabour National Chairman has resigned and dumped @PeterObi. It is a lie from the opposition. We are set to take back Nigeria come 2023.#ObiDatti2023#PeterObi4President2023 pic.twitter.com/3U1PqYEq7b

— LabourPartyNG (@NgLabour) November 2, 2022