At a press conference in Abuja on Tuesday, the party’s national legal adviser, Barrister Kehinde Edun, stated that the NLC has specifically targeted Obi rather than the party as a whole. “They are well aware of who will likely be chosen as the presidential candidate in 2027,” Edun remarked.
Edun called on the NLC to focus on its primary responsibilities, stating, “The NLC should refrain from meddling in the affairs of the Labour Party and instead concentrate on fulfilling its mandate. They should assess whether they can regain their integrity and remain relevant.”
He argued that the actions of the NLC are unlawful, citing specific sections of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Trade Union Act. “Their attempts to take control of our party are unconstitutional, as outlined in Sections 221 to 229 of the Constitution. Additionally, Sections 15(1) to 15(3) of the Trade Union Act explicitly prohibit the NLC from utilizing its funds for political purposes.”
