Inaugural Speech of Sir Dele Abiola as the Oyo State Labour Party's Interim Chairman

 

Sir Dele Abiola in the center 

Protocols:

Introductions: We give thanks to the Lord God Almighty, who against all odds and entanglement, made it possible for us as a party , to move forward.

Against all odds from within and without. The opposition political parties are unstoppable. There is nothing new confronting us as a political party that is hidden from Nigerians as the ruling APC are hell bent on dragging the country towards a one party line but this has failed.

1. Labour Party': The Labour Party's ideal of social democracy and the determined service to the masses make it a standout political platform, irrespective of the current challenges that might be confronting us, the party will certainly outlive any political party in this country. Ours is to be patient, tactical and be determined in making it work.

2. Coalition not Merger: The ongoing coalition in the country is a panacea that wrecked havock to the agenda behind making the country to forcefully toe a line of one party system. The coalition is a testament and resolved that Nigerians will never be stranded in the face of all shorts of distablisation of opposition political parties and grand Manipulations as we have been witnessing since 2023 general elections.

3. Supreme Court and INEC: the Supreme Court of Nigeria had in it's land mark judgement cleared all the debris of the leadership tussle placed before the party. However, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as a willing tool of illegality and as an umpire if the ruling political oligarchy against the Nigerian people has been aiding, abetting and promoting such illegality not only against the Labour Party but against the constitution, Nigerian State as well as against the Democratic principles and ethics. We believed and affirmed today that forces of darkness shall failed and disappear as we entered the dawn of a new day.

4. APC and the will of the people: The ruling All Progressive Party (APC,) at the center since it's enthronement in 2015 till date has demonstrated itself as a chronic anti-people in policies and programs. The APC leadership has only succeeded in making the lives of the majority miserable and brutished . The Pro Terrorists and Bandits led government only continue to aggressively impoverishing the masses the more. This is a true assessment of the country's leadership. Therefore, we can't but set out with a renewed strength and determination in building an enduring platform that must outlast the present challenges beyond the 2027 general elections 

5. Mobilisation and membership revalidation: As we set out officially today, our primary agenda inline with national Body of our party under Distinguished leadership of Senator Nenadi Esther Usman and Senator Darlington Nwokocha is to embark on mobilisation into our party of fresh members as well as the revalidation of the existing membership. This we must do with a renewed commitments and seals.

6. Finally, the principles of accountability, honestly and open arms and integrity shall be the guards that will guide this leadership in Oyo State.

7. Thank you all.

Labour party!!!

Forward ever!!!

Sir Dele Abiola 

Interim Chairman 

Labour party, Oyo State.

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#PhotoSpeaks: Labour Party Inaugurate Interim State Working Committee for Oyo State

 

The Sir Dele Abiola led interim State Working Committee of the Labour Party has been officially inaugurated on Friday 16th January 2026 at the Labour Union House in Ibadan, Oyo State capital.

PRESS STATEMENT: Oyo State Labour Party's New Year Message — As we journey this year...

On behalf of our Interim Chairman  Oyo State Labour Party HON. DELE ABIOLA and the entire Interim EXCOS, Oyo State LABOUR PARTY is using this medium to greet and welcome all the Labour Party state members in the state and beyond as well as Nigerians in general  to the New Year 2026. Happy New Year!

In the face of doubting socio-political and economy policy which is absolutely anti-Citizens, we wish Nigerians a year of breakthrough as we are calling for more steadfastness and dedication to build a virile political party ahead of 2027 general elections.

As we journey this year, may the Lord God Almighty give us the courage to confront our fear , open our mouths and heart and Walk against any evil in our land, confront anti-democratic forces and elements both within our dear party and our dear country. 

This year as political party, may God go ahead of us and make every crooked path straight and hope of millions of Nigerians for a country that works be rekindled. 

May our silent struggles for a better democratic governance materialized, turn into a national testimony, and every effort brings visible results. 

May wisdom guide our decisions, favor speak for us year, and peace reign in our hearts and homes and in our party. 

May every genuine member of our dear party and indeed peace and good governance Nigerians prosper, 

May this 2026 answers us with good news, strength, growth, and undeniable breakthroughs. Happy New Year!!!

LABOUR PARTY!!!

FORWARD EVER!!!

 COMRADE DAVID OLAYIWOLA ABISOYE A.K.A ABISCO 

INTERIM PUBLICITY SECRETARY

 OYO SATE LABOUR PARTY 

 

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Obedient Movement in Oyo Rejects Tanko's Imposition of Akinyemi

 Anthony Ufoh

Leaders and members of various Obidient support groups in Oyo State have come together to dissociate themselves from the state leadership under Ayo Akinyemi.

During the buildup to the 2023 election, there were two parallel structures of the Coalition for Peter Obi (CPO) in Oyo State.

 Ayo Akinyemi allegedly hijacked the structure from Pastor Oaks by playing a tribal card, with the help of the Labour Party Chairman. Pastor Oaks led the first one-million-man march in Oyo State, which brought the Labour Party to the limelight.

Akinyemi re-emerged in the Obidient movement picture in 2025 after the Southwest conference in Lagos, where Dr Tanko identified with other leaders.

However, Akinyemi allegedly repeated his pattern of hijacking leadership. This time, he fronted a candidate, Dr Dexter Akin Alamu, in the bye-election, who eventually garnered 256 votes.

The Ayo Akinyemi Faction reportedly sponsored Dr Tanko’s flight and hotel reservations to facilitate his recognition as the Obidient leader in the state, contrary to an appointment letter earlier issued by the National Directorate of the Obidient movement and signed by the Global Director, Dr. Tanko Yunusa.

Akinyemi is known to switch sides when financial interests are involved. He publicly aligned with the PDP during the 2023 election and issued a press statement against Peter Obi’s birthday rally, flaunting national orders.

It’s also very disappointing to hear that our principal, whom we have been working tirelessly for since 2023, nonsto,p came to Ibadan without our knowledge, only to see that it’s the usurpers that were notified and they chose not to carry others along

We abide only by your letter that appointed some leaders earlier this year, which appointed a neutral person from 2 coalitions to lead the state (Dele Abiola), signed by the global directorate office.

The aggrieved Obidient leaders of several support groups in the state categorically state that the Obidient movement leadership led by Dr Tanko Yunusa cannot impose a leader on them, as politics is local and Dr Tanko doesn’t reside in Oyo and can’t dictate who should lead us.

We will as well  withdraw our support if Tanko insists on imposing Ayo Akinyemi, who claims to have followers, until the national body of the Obidient Movement do the needful by allowing a level playing ground to enable the state actors to test their popularity through votes