LANDMARK ACHIEVEMENT AS OGUN LABOUR PARTY CLOSE RANKS TO PRESENT UNIFIED CANDIDATES

Mojisola O. Àjàyí

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE — In a show of political unity, the Ogun State chapter of the Labour Party closed ranks in the late hours of April 30th 2026, to present a joint consensus slate after marathon negotiations that stretched through the night of April 30th from 3:00 pm in the evening.

The protracted, energy-sapping meeting held in Abeokuta saw the two major divides within the party set aside differences to forge a single front ahead of this election cycle. 

After hours of consultations, the party announced Mrs Mojisola O. Àjàyí as its consensus governorship candidate. Other key positions on the ticket were also filled through the same consensus agreement, though the party said full details of the slate would be released after official documentation is perfected..

Party leaders described the outcome as a “landmark achievement” for the Labour Party in Ogun, noting that the decision to present unified candidates was reached after protracted, energy sapping long hours of meeting that lasted till late night. 

“This is what democracy looks like when interests are subordinated to the collective good,” a senior party chieftain said. “We went in as factions, we came out as one family with Mrs Mojisola O. Àjàyí leading the charge.”

Political observers say the unified presentation removes a major source of tension within the Ogun Labour Party and positions the party to campaign with one voice. The consensus arrangement is expected to strengthen the party’s structure across the state’s 20 local government areas while they synergize to strategies and develop an action plan to kick out the incumbent political party out of governance.

Mrs Àjàyí, a grassroots mobilizer, addressed the press after  Apagun Olaolu Samuel and Yeye Olubukola Aṣabi Soyoye jointly unveiled and presented her to the good people of Ogun State at an International Press Conference yesterday at Iwe-iroyin House, Oke Ilewo, Abeokuta.

MẸKUNNU KOYA: AN OPEN LETTER TO YORUBA SELF-DETERMINATION GROUPS — YORUBALAND MUST NOT FALL

To all Yoruba self-determination organisations and liberation movements: Oodua Youth Movement (OYM), Oodua People's Congress (OPC), Oodua Liberation Movement (OLM), Covenant Group, Yoruba Revolutionary Movement (YOREM), Federation of Yoruba Consciousness and Culture (FYCC), Oodua Republic Front (ORF), Oodua Youth Congress (OYC), Oodua Nationalist Movement (ONAC), OPC New Era, OPC Reform, Agbekoya, United Self Determination Platform (USEPO), Yoruba Self-Determination Movement (YSDM), and every other organisation committed to the defence, liberation, and advancement of the Yoruba nation, I salute you all.

I salute you individually and collectively as patriots whose vision has always been the protection of Yoruba interests, the preservation of our heritage, and the pursuit of genuine self-determination, whether through true federalism, regional autonomy, or any other democratic arrangement freely chosen by our people.

For decades, our mission has been clear: to defend our land, protect our people, resist oppression, and ensure that future generations inherit a homeland that is secure, prosperous, and free from fear.

Many have sacrificed for this cause. Some lost their liberty. Some lost their livelihoods. Some paid the ultimate price. Their sacrifices must not be forgotten, and their struggles must not be in vain.

Yet today, Yorubaland faces grave challenges. Across our communities, there are growing concerns about insecurity, violence, displacement, and the safety of our people. Many citizens feel abandoned by political leaders who appear more interested in power than in the protection of lives and property.

At this critical moment, division among those who claim to defend Yoruba interests is a luxury we can no longer afford. History has placed a responsibility upon our generation. We can either rise to meet that responsibility or be remembered as those who failed to act when their homeland needed them most. "Every generation must, out of relative obscurity, discover its mission, fulfill it or betray it" Frantz Fanon admonished.

* This is not the time for factional disputes.

* This is not the time for organisational rivalry.

* This is not the time for personal ambition.

* This is the time for unity, vigilance, mobilisation, and collective action in defence of the welfare, security, and future of the Yoruba people.

The defence of Yorubaland is not the responsibility of a few organisations alone. It is the responsibility of every conscious Yoruba sons and daughters. Every citizen must decide whether to stand on the side of responsibility or on the side of indifference. History rarely remembers spectators kindly when nations and peoples face defining moments.

Our forebears faced enormous challenges and overcame them through courage, discipline, sacrifice, and unity. We must draw strength from their example and remain steadfast in our commitment to the survival and progress of our people.

* Let every Yoruba organisation close ranks.

* Let every patriot recommit to the cause.

* Let every community strengthen its resolve.

* Let every leader remember that the welfare and security of the people must come first.

The future of Yorubaland will not be secured by rhetoric alone. It will be secured by unity, organisation, vigilance, accountability, and unwavering commitment to the common good.

* The hour is late.

* The task is urgent.

* The responsibility is ours.

Let history record that when Yorubaland called, we answered.

Fatherland or Death !

By : MẸKUNNU KOYA POLITICAL BUREAU 01/06/2026* .

Oyo State, Federal Govt Should Liaise For Timely Release Of The School Children And Their Teachers From Captivity— Sir Dele Abiola

Olateju Davidson 

Ogbomosho — Sir Dele Abiola on Sunday called on the Oyo State and Federal Government to timely work together for immediate release of the kidnapped School Children and their teachers from the captivity. More than 15 days now that rround 46 school children including infants were kidnapped from Ahoro-Esinele and Yawota in Orire local government of Oyo State. 

Speaking to our correspondent, he said the primary reason for the existence of state and government is to ensure Security of lives and properties of the people.

"The essence of Governance is to ensure Security of lives and properties of the citizens."

"Provide essential services. The Nigerian government failed in all fronts"

"No any essential service, no security of lives and properties. Only an endless exploitation and taxing of the already impoverished population."

Sir Dele Abiola who recently resigned as the chairman of the Oyo State Labour Party said, "Insecurity has become the business of the pro terrorists political elites. Nigerians must brace up for the worst and be ready to confront evil and pro terrorists leadership that's causing death and displacement, using insecurity to exploring more of our common mineral resources."

"At least, they should consider the pains these infants in the forest are going through as well as the level of anxieties that their parents are passing through too and act decisively."

"Nigeria State is down already. Their are compromises both at the levels of political class and security apparatus."

"The resultant effects of insecurity in terms of banditary , terrorism and kidnapping are glaring for all to see. We have been seeing effects of insecurity on our economy. Nigerians are groaning for pain because farm products are too expensive in the market as of today."

Sir Dele Abiola 

The farmers can not dare going to farms, And as a result, in all Nigerian markets, pepper, onion, tomatoes, palm-oil, maize, groundnut, yam, beans, plantain, melon and other farm produce are extra ordinarily expensive."

Bandits, terrorists and Fulani herdsmen are creating fear.

 Kidnapping, cattle rustling and mass killings or abduction in many parts of the country are endangering our economy. In Adamawa, Benue, Plateau and Nasarawa States, farmers are relocating to nearby cities just to run away for their life. Most of them have abandoned their farm and left their villages to the cities. In Kwara State, many towns and communities are deserted by the islamist terrorists.

From Savannah, across the River Niger, the terrorists have been coming to South West.

They attacked two villages, Ahoro-Esinele and Yawota in Orire local government of Oyo State. Most of the villagers have already left those villages, even the nearby villages are also leaving their farm and run to cities for safety.

"The unfortunate point here is that the government both at the State and Federal are playing politics with the lives of the innocent underage children and their teachers."

This is what is happening all over Nigeria, this is affecting general well-being of Nigerians. Foods are cost, there is massive job loss, it's also affecting our micro and macro economics.

"As the APC Government has been treating terrorists with hand gloves since 2015, failing to act fast to curb the issue of insecurity, the citizens must also at this point speak up and call this leadership to accountability." He concluded.

Labour Party Playing Tinubu's Cards, Picked Administrative Officer as Presidential Candidate

Labour Party disqualified those who are willing and seriously ready for the presidential race and picked an admin officer at the national Secretariat.

Senator Nenadi Esther Usman led National Working Committee and Alex Otti of Abia State have earnestly compromised the party.

They only end up clearing and administrative officer at the national secretariat Okereke, Sunday Chibuzo never obtained nomination forms or expression of interest form as the presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections.

STAY OFF; REMAIN CALM: OGUN STATE LP CHAIR WRITES MEMBERS

Apagun 

I am constrained to write this notice having been inundated by several calls of threats, warning and an in-depth investigation by several people within and outside of the state, to establish a case of planning to arrest, molest and cause confusion before and during their scheduled primary elections for tomorrow. 

For clarity, I, Apagun Olaolu Samuel have no reason to even conceive it as it was a figment of there imagination and bored out of the reminiscence of their past deeds employed against us. 

Nevertheless, as it stands today, I remained the authentic Chairman of the Labour Party Ogun State as it has not been invalidated through court process, the names were transmitted to Abuja via INEC Ogun State with reports covering it. Let it also be known that our team of legal luminaries headed by our pragmatic legal adviser are already studying the situation and will come with their report soonest for ratification and action plan. 

Furthermore, this act of daylight robbery, perjury and forgery shall be contested. To establish their depravity, a viral video doctored by them showing me prostrating for one of the national leader in Abuja is been widely distributed by them to pull me down, prostrating for an elder is part of the enriched tradition and culture of Yoruba land of which I greatly cherish. We all know those who did the April 25 Congress and those who won convincingly, any other Congress done outside this should be supported with facts and evidences. 

Having said these, please stay away from the primaries scheduled for tomorrow as they may unleash a calculated disruption and terror on you to frame you

Obedience is better than sacrifice, STAY CLEAR, STAY OFF, REMAIN CALM as further notifications  and instructions shall be provided through this channel. 

Forward Ever! 

Apagun Olaolu Samuel 

Chairman, Labour Party Ogun State

BREAKING: Oyo State Labour Party Chair Sir Dele Abiola Resigns From The Party

 

Sir Dele Abiola 

The Congress Elected State Chairman of Oyo State Labour Party Sir Dele Abiola has resigned from the party.

In letter signed and addressed to the National Chairman of the party Senator Nenadi Esther Usman, Sir Dele Abiola tendered an official resignation from the Labour Party with an immediate effect.

According to the (now)  former Chairman, Together with comrades and stunt supporters of an ideal opposition political party, even in the labour Unions and beyond, I have served this party diligently as the Chairman in Oyo State with an unwavering loyalty through tick and thin.

"Unfortunately, the directions of the present leadership through recent actions of the National Leadership have overtly demonstrated that the Labour Party is in the hands of a clique with no regards for justice, fairness, equity, internal democracy and regards for hardwork and loyalty."

"The party's structure in Oyo  State has been outrightly handed over to individuals who seriously opposed this present national leadership,."

"Congresses that were duly validated at the Umuahia National Convention have been arbitrarily thwarted, declared null and void by a kangaroo harmonization committee without a guidelines until it was questioned.  Delegates from the same congresses elected the substantive National Executive Committee members who are now intentionally causing havocs at the State working committee level."

READ THE LETTER UN FULL: 

 

LETTER OF RESIGNATION FROM THE LABOUR PARTY

Date: 29th May, 2026

To:

The National Chairman

Labour Party

Abuja, Nigeria

  Resignation from the Labour Party

Dear Comrades,

I, Sir Dele Abiola hereby tender an official resignation from the Labour Party with an immediate effect.

Together with comrades and stunt supporters of an ideal opposition political party, even in the labour Unions and beyond, I have served this party diligently as the Chairman in Oyo State with an unwavering loyalty through tick and thin.

Unfortunately, the directions of the present leadership through recent actions of the National Leadership have overtly demonstrated that the Labour Party is in the hands of a clique with no regards for justice, fairness, equity, internal democracy and regards for hardwork and loyalty.

The party's structure in Oyo  State has been outrightly handed over to individuals who seriously opposed this present national leadership,.

Congresses that were duly validated at the Umuahia National Convention have been arbitrarily thwarted, declared null and void by a kangaroo harmonization committee without a guidelines until it was questioned.  Delegates from the same congresses elected the substantive National Executive Committee members who are now intentionally causing havocs at the State working committee level.

A so-called "harmonization committee" with unnecessary vested interests has replaced legitimately elected state executives with the Abure's led EXCOS which the national convention Invalidated in OYO state.

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All indications from various conversations only confirmed that the Labour Party is actually not going into the 2027 general elections for any serious context but to work for the incumbent ruling APC government. These actions reveal a party that is not truly prepared to win elections, serve the people's interest, or operate democratically. 

The Labour Party under this leadership has reverted to transactional politics and personal vendettas on mere hearsays..

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Politics is matter of alignment and realignment, I shall in due cause identify with like minds in the journey for a democratically prosperous country. 

I sincerely thank the Labour Unions, Political Commission, those genuine comrades, faithful members of the party that have always been there with us during the struggle days.who fought alongside me.  The struggle for good governance can never be less that the struggle for independence, it can only be more that it. Forward ever.

Yours sincerely,

Sir Oludele Abiola 

Former Chairman, Oyo State Labour Party.

· cc:

NLC/TUC Political Commission 

NLC President 

South West concerned Leaders 

Press