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.

HOLD ON TO YOUR FOLD: PRESUMED C'OALITION IS NOT A MERGER — SOUTHWEST LP LEADERS

The leadership of the Labour Party in the SouthWest of Nigeria in an emergency meeting held on January 1st of this year, after keenly and carefully reviewing the most recent happening in the party concluded that though the leadership might be aware of the political talks in-between her former presidential candidate Mr. Peter Obi, and wishes him success in his political aspirations,, that does not predetermined the fact that the Labour Party as a political party had an agreement with any political party to an extent of throwing away the party's identity and ideology to the waste bin. The region believes a political coalition is when parties coalesce and synergies to amass political gains at each others' interests and not at the detriment of  one coalition partner's interest,  as such should be led by party leadership not individual for personal interest or gains.

Here is the communique released at the end of the meeting: Labour Party South West Leadership Official Communiqué (Jan 1, 2026)

'"On Thursday, January 1, 2026, the Labour Party leadership in the South West convened an emergency strategic meeting to address the party’s deepening internal crisis especially in light of Peter Obi’s defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), along with other senior party officials.

The meeting resolved the following key points:

1. Information Flow from National Office: We demand immediate, transparent communication from the national leadership. The South West must never be left guessing where our leaders stand on national political issues. No more silence before decisions are made.

2. Nenadi Usman’s Stance & Interim Committees: the Nenadi Usman-led Labour Party fully endorses Obi’s move to the African Democratic Congress ADC. That it was pre-approved and strategic, not a betrayal. However, we insist on clarifying how this affects state-level interim committees. Also, Inaugurate the Interim State Working Committee ISWC NOW. No further delays. Restart membership validation drives across all states.

3. Rebuilding Party Structures: the crisis exposed weak ward, LGA, and state structures. The going forward is to stabilize first, then build. Coordinate logistics/materials for grassroots reactivation.

4. Alliances & Ideological Integrity: We support strategic coalitions with other parties but never at the cost of the Labour Party’s identity, foundation, or ideology. Any alliance must serve Nigerians, not just ambition.

5. Defining Leadership Direction: The National office must issue clear, binding directives to regional/state leaders on post-Obi exit. There has to be no more confusion. However,  one voice. One plan. Especially ahead of the Jan 19 court judgment. 

6. Impending Court Judgment (Jan 19): This date is critical, and the outcome will determine the legitimacy of Usman vs Abure leadership. Also, determine the legal standing of Obi’s ADC move and the future of LP’s national structure. 

7. Guarding the Party: the diehard members must protect LP from opportunists and political merchants exploiting the chaos. Ŵe have to stay vigilant, and steadfast. 

8. United South West Front: the South West leaders must speak with ONE voice united, unequivocal, and formidable. We have to present a clear, collective position on all political complexities.

9. Membership Drive & Revalidation: the earlier the better we immediately launch, coordinate, and start registration/revalidation. We suggest we go digital cum physical channels. And mainly we target youth, women at home, and in the diaspora. 

10. Logistics & Materials Chart: There is a strong need to draft a state-by-state plan for the registration kits, banners, and flyers. While doing this we have to consider mobilizer transport, data capture technology, and security. Moreover, the timeline is significant probably 2 weeks to rollout, 4 weeks to complete the exercise. 

Expectations: 

The South West leadership’s resolve is crystal clear: we stand firmly behind Senator Nenadi Esther Usman’s Labour Party however that loyalty hinges on bridging the communication chasm and getting real-time, actionable direction from the national office. We’re not just pledging support; we’re demanding clarity, responsiveness, and accountability especially on the 10 critical points raised in our Jan 1 meeting. Until the national leadership treats us as partners not spectators our solidarity remains conditional. Let’s turn talk; into action: respond, implement, and rebuild together."

Labour Party

Forward Ever

Backward Never

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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Disclaimer: Tunji Sodiq is an impostor, public and Security operatives should beware - Oyo State Labour Party

It has come to the knowledge of the Oyo State Labour Party's interim State Working Committee that the former Chairman of our party Mr Tunji Sodiq (Atayese) is still parading himself as the State Chairman of our beloved party. We wish to state it clearly that he is an imposter.

The general public as well as security operatives in Oyo State and beyond should be aware.

The Oyo State Labour Party Interim Committee, under the leadership of Senator Ninandi (National interim chairman) and Hon. Dele Abiola (state interim Chairman), hereby informs the good people of Oyo State and beyond that they should not engage with the self-acclaimed bimpostor chairman, Mr. Atayese, or his so-called executives who claimed to have elected themselves through a kangaroo congress.

Atayese 

For clarity, no Congress has be conducted from the ward to local government and state level in Oyo State. Equally no directives for any Congress by the National Working Committee of the party has been given.

Mr. Atayese who previously served as the Oyo State Labour Party chairman though as the place holder for both PDP in the state and APC at the Federal level respectively, has his tenure expired. 

Additionally, the national and state executives under Julius Abure have been dissolved and disbanded by the be organs of our party ( NLC/TUC, political commission and the Labour Party Board Of trustees BOT). Just as The Supreme Court of Nigeria had also declared in it's land mark judgement 

Following this development, the NLC and TUC, who are the major stakeholders of the Labour Party, BOT and other stakeholders installed an interim National Working Committee (iNWC) under the leadership of Senator USMAN ESTHER NENADI i and recently an interim State Working Committee (iSWC) to oversee the affairs of the party and to conduct proper congresses that will produce legitimate leadership of the party in the state.

It is also important to state that a Federal High Court of Nigeria, in its ruling on October 15, restrained Abure and his cohort from conducting any congress. Therefore, any congress held in defiance of this order is contempt of court and should be considered invalid, and any leadership emerging from such unlawful activity has no legitimacy.

For the avoidance of doubt, below is the member list of the Labour Party Interim State Working Committee: 

Note:

There is no faction in the Oyo State Labour Party. There is only one authentic Interim Committee. Mr. Atayese and his gangs are impostors. No one should engage with them on any matter concerning the Labour Party.

Therefore, we also call on the different organs stakeholders of our dear party at the National, the NLC , TUC, their political commission, the Labour Party BOT and other stakeholders to also take a decisive steps and willfully rescue the party from the Barr Julius Abure led impostors. Nigerians especially the youths, students, artisans, farmers, women and many more are expecting more from Labour Party.

Thank you.

Mr Olufayo Mayowa 

Interim Treasurer 

Oyo State Labour Party

Labour Party: Sir Dele Abiola to Lead Oyo State Interim State Working Committee - iNWC

 The interim National Working Committee (INWC) of  Labour Party (LP) in Nigeria has constituted the interim state working committees for the States of the federation.

In Oyo State, Sir Dele Abiola has been appointed as the interim Chairman for the Chapter of the party.  This is according to the approved 24 member's list signed by the interim National Chairman and interim National Secretary of the party Distinguished Senator Nenadi Usman and Distinguished Senator Darlington Nwokocha.

 "The interim National Working Committee (INWC) of our great party (LP) has in exercise of the powers conferred on it by the statutory National Executive Council (NEC) pursuant to its resolutions of Friday July 18th 2025 in line with Labour Party Constitution 2019 (as amended) approved the appointment of the following members to serve as the Oyo interim State Working Committee leadership."

Why Dexter Akin Alamu lost woefully despite the strong presence of Obidients in Ibadan

Oyo State Obident
Leadership@ the South
 West Conference, Lagos.

256 votes for Dexter Akin Alamu was embarrassing despite spending 77m naira for campaign. He didn't get votes because he failed to identify with the organic foot soldiers. Dexter by now should have known what characters the political actors in the parallel structures in Oyo state had:

1. Quick gains/cash and carry group (Ayo Akinyemi Group).

2. The organic foot soldiers (100% Obidient) ( the other group).

Our 2023 experience shaped our thoughts and decisions to work as parallel structures, despite being without sponsorship, while the other group had your support (Dexter) and the state party chairman Alhaji Sodiq Atayese who never believed Peter Obi could win. We were even begging for materials to work with (sensitisation materials)while some were privileged to get materials in excess but did not deploy effectively 

The Obidient movement was Birthed after Dr Tanko Yunusa was Appointed last year, and some of us met him since last year. Before his appointment we were operating under coalition of support groups which seize to be After Dr Tanko was appointed and the Obidient movement structure Globally was setup and all previous structures was Collapsed into the movement 

The national leadership earlier identified with us way before the southwest conference, after the southwest coordinator and National director of Mobilization visited us in Ibadan prior to the south west conference.

We aligned with the national from "peace and reconciliation comitee" to 

"Obidient harmonization movement" down to "Obidient harmonization forum" and it was when we published the south west conference e-fliers that the other group got to meet the global coordinator Dr. Tanko Yunusa, the director of Mobilization Morris Monye, the southwest coordinator Hon. Seyi Sowunmi, and some members of the coordinating council. It's worrisome to note that some people are still standing on a stale structure from 2023

We organised the Obidient birthday rally which was a national programme that held in the 36 states and the Federal capital territory 

You (Dr Dexter)saw the adverts of the programme in your constituency which started from Mokola roundabout and ended at Oluyole Cheshire home of the disabled we did it without receiving a dime from the national and you failed to identify with us because Ayo Akinyemi made a press statement that he wasn't part of it, while he was busy politicking to hijack the structure earlier set by the national coordinator, He claimed to be in charge of the obidient movement in Oyo which operated 2 parallel structures and you know. You saw our adverts which you ought to key into if you are Truly obidient

 If Ayo Akinyemi was Truly Obidient, why did he not align with the appointed state coordinating council?

 Why did he flaunt national orders on the birthday rally? 

Ayo Akinyemi used you (Dexter) to deceive the national coordinator to endorse him, claiming he had a structure present at the 33 LG in Oyo, while using your own people and real Obidients that didn't identify that it was to validate his structure.

If you spend 200m campaigning with the same group you will get same result. Ayo Akinyemi is very good at snatching power and running with it. But this time, because they couldn't get what they want, they came out early to expose themselves with 10m naira donation from His Excellency Mr. Peter Obi.

 2027 is around the corner. If care is not taken, 2023 will repeat itself in Oyo state 

This writeup is for the benefits of those who care to know the real Obidients to align with.

Babawale Oluwaferanmi 

How Federal High Court Interprets Supreme Court's Judgment on LP Leadership Crises: Declares Abure's Tenure Expired, Affirms INEC's Rejection of Abure's NEC!

 Comrade Tony Akeni, Interim National Publicity Secretary, Labour Party

Senator Nenadi 

The Federal High Court in Abuja today put paid to the protracted confusion trailing the Supreme Court judgment delivered April 4 this year on the tenure of the Julius Abure led National Executive Council (NEC) of the Labour Party. 

The judgment has consequently also put to rest the ensuing furore of the judgment's true interpretation by contending parties.

Delivering its verdict today in the federal capital, the court unequivocally also upheld INEC's rejection of the Julius Abure leadership of the party contained in the electoral commission's affidavit on oath which asserted that Abure's tenure as national chairman of the Labour Party terminated on June 8, 2024, and that the purported Nnewi convention which Abure and his defunct council hitherto clung to was inconsistent with INEC's rules and regulations governing political party convention, the country's Electoral Act, illegal and therefore null and void. 

The development which gives the Nnenadi Usman council the clear and puts her squarely in the reins of the Labour Party leadership was made known today in Abuja by Sen. Usman Nenadi herself in an official statement on the judgment and spirited commendation of the judiciary on the party's leadership disputes and INEC. 

Below is the full statement.

I WELCOME THE FEDERAL HIGH COURT JUDGMENT IN SUIT NO. FHC/ABJ/CS/1523/2025 AND INEC’S SWORN CONFIRMATION OF THE EXPIRATION OF MR. JULIUS ABURE’S TENURE AS NATIONAL CHAIRMAN OF THE LABOUR PARTY

I received with profound relief and deep satisfaction the news of the judgment of the Federal High Court, Abuja, in Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/1523/2025, which today dismissed in its entirety the case instituted by Mr. Julius Abure against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). This decision stands as yet another unambiguous and authoritative affirmation of the rule of law and the judiciary’s steadfast consistency in upholding the binding pronouncements of the Supreme Court of Nigeria.

This latest judgment aligns squarely with the earlier decision of the Supreme Court, delivered on 4 April 2025 in Appeal No. SC/CV/56/2025, which unequivocally nullified all previous recognitions of Mr. Abure’s purported leadership of the Labour Party. In its wisdom - and in strict adherence to the Supreme Court’s final pronouncement - the Federal High Court in Abuja rightly struck out the originating suit for want of jurisdiction. That decision of the apex court remains binding on all persons and authorities in Nigeria pursuant to Section 287 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

I must also commend the Independent National Electoral Commission for the clarity, courage, and institutional integrity reflected in its Counter Affidavit during the pendency of the case. In that sworn testimony before the court, INEC categorically confirmed that the tenure of Mr. Abure, along with that of the entire National Executive Committee, expired in June 2024. The Commission further affirmed that it neither monitored nor recognised the purported National Convention held in Nnewi on 27 March 2024, having found it to be in flagrant breach of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), the Electoral Act 2022, INEC’s own Regulations and Guidelines for Political Parties 2022, and the Labour Party Constitution.

This unequivocal position, rendered under oath by the nation’s electoral umpire before a competent court of law, removes all lingering doubts and reinforces the imperative for every member, officer, and stakeholder of our great party to submit, at all times, to the supremacy of our Constitution and the dictates of the rule of law.

With this judgment - and INEC’s clear, unambiguous stance - it is time for all members of the Labour Party to put this needless distraction behind us and to recommit ourselves to the urgent task of rebuilding and repositioning our party into the credible, disciplined, and people-centred political movement that Nigerians deserve.

Under my leadership as Interim National Chairman, I remain unwavering in my commitment to ensuring strict compliance with our party’s Constitution, entrenching transparent internal democratic processes, and restoring unity, discipline, and shared purpose as we prepare for the political contests ahead.

_SIGNED:_

*Senator Nenadi Usman, PhD*

Interim National Chairman, Labour Party

15th August, 2025

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Special Appreciation to the Oyo State Obident Movement — Sir Dele Abiola

 

I sincerely and deeply appreciate  every member of the Oyo State Obident Movement, for the unity, commitment, sacrifices in in cash and in kind , dedication with determinations that ensure the successful day of service marking the 64th birthday of the symbol of our movement H E Peter Obi. 

Obi birthday in Oyo State was a success only for the immeasurable contributions of Pastor Abolade Adedeji, Mrs Ngozi Gloria Okorie, Olufayo Mayowa, Babawale Oluwaferanmi in cash and in strategic planning.

 

I sincerely appreciate every member of the Oyo State Coordinating Council .

 Special thanks to Pastor Obi Nwachukwu, Pastor Alagbe, Hon. Philip Eke, Comrade Frank Ogwa, Comrade Johnson Ofem, members of the C P Os, and others too numerous to mention. I'm very grateful for your efforts, contributions and sacrifice of time as well.

 Thank you very much !

Sir Dele Abiola 

Coordinator,  State Coordinating Council (SCC)

Peter Obi @64: Oyo State Obidient Movement, Coordinating Council members Carried Out Community Service Exercise @Oluyole Cheshire Home (PHOTOS & VIDEOS)

By Olufayo Mayowa

 In celebration of His Excellency Peter Obi's birthday, members of the Oyo State Obidient Movement and the cordinating Council carried out community service exercise at the Oluyole Cheshire Home, Ibadan. They burned large piles of waste debris and cut overgrown grass to prevent harmful insects and snakes, ensuring a safer and cleaner environment for the less privileges.

 

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Peter Obi @64: How Oyo State Obidents Celebrate With Less privilege's in Ibadan (PHOTOS & VIDEOS)

 

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