Former Labour Party presidential campaign director-general, Doyin Okupe, has made a surprising revelation regarding the party’s ideologies. Okupe, who left the Labour Party in January, admitted that he and presidential candidate Peter Obi never embraced the party’s left-leaning stance.
Okupe explained that the Labour Party served as a “special purpose vehicle” for their presidential bid, providing a platform to contest the election. He acknowledged that neither he nor Obi had prior affiliation with the party or its left-wing principles. However, they saw it as the most accessible option to pursue their political aspirations.
“The Labour Party was a special purpose vehicle for Peter Obi, myself, and the leadership of the movement,” Okupe said.
He expressed his belief that ideologies are not rigid and that they would have found a compromise between left and right had they won the election. Okupe emphasized that both he and Obi are not left-leaning but rather entrepreneurs who support free enterprise.
Additionally, Okupe criticized the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for fielding a northern candidate in the 2023 election, calling it “unreasonable.”
This revelation has sparked controversy in the Nigerian political landscape, questioning the motives behind Peter Obi’s association with the Labour Party. It also raises concerns about the importance of political ideologies in Nigerian politics and the extent to which politicians prioritize their beliefs over political expediency.
The Nigerian political arena is renowned for its unpredictability and shifting alliances. Okupe’s disclosure serves as a reminder of the complex and dynamic nature of politics in the country. CONTINUE READING
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