- An ally of Peter Obi, Akin Osuntokun, has said the former Anambra state governor is “effectively the leader” of the Labour Party
- Osuntokun said that based on the logic of balance, the Labour Party’s national chairman should not be a southerner because of Obi’s present status in the opposition party
- The former PDP member spoke against the backdrop of the brewing crisis in the Labour Party over plans to hold a national convention
Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering politics and governance in Nigeria.
FCT, Abuja – Akin Osuntokun, the director-general (DG) of the Labour Party (LP) presidential campaign council during the 2023 election, has said the partyâs national chairman should come from the North.