In a recent interview on Arise TV, on Sunday, May 31, 2026, Dr. Abayomi Arabambi, the factional National Chairman of the Labour Party (South West), addressed ongoing disputes within the party and broader controversies surrounding Nigeria’s opposition politics ahead of the 2027 general elections. The discussion focused on internal party tensions, allegations of misconduct, and the leadership struggles affecting the Labour Party and other opposition platforms.
During the conversation, Arabambi alleged that certain actions within the Labour Party involved financial and administrative irregularities, claiming that key figures had contributed to internal disorder during and after the 2023 election cycle. He argued that these unresolved issues continue to deepen factional divisions within the party.
Speaking during the interview, Arabambi stated, “There are fraudulent things he did with Aisha Yesufu in the Labour Party.” He used the statement to support his claims that internal disagreements and alleged misconduct have remained a major source of instability within the party structure.
Arabambi further insisted that the Labour Party has struggled to maintain unity since its emergence as a major opposition force in 2023, noting that competing factions continue to lay claim to leadership legitimacy. According to him, these divisions have weakened the party’s ability to present a coherent political strategy ahead of future elections.
He also linked the ongoing crisis to broader challenges within Nigeria’s electoral system, arguing that weak internal regulation within political parties contributes to recurring disputes over nominations, finances, and campaign management. He maintained that such issues are not unique to the Labour Party but are widespread across opposition platforms.
Shifting to the national political landscape, Arabambi said that the persistence of factionalism across major parties, including the PDP, ADC, and SDP, reflects a deeper structural problem in Nigeria’s democratic process. He warned that unless reforms are implemented, internal party conflicts may continue to shape electoral outcomes.
Concluding the interview, Arabambi reiterated his position that the Labour Party must undergo internal restructuring to regain credibility, stressing that unresolved disputes and leadership struggles could limit its relevance in the build-up to the 2027 general elections….See More
