Bashir Ahmad, a former advisor to former President Muhammadu Buhari, recently attacked the Labour Party’s performance in the recently ended Edo State gubernatorial election in a statement posted on his verified Twitter account.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
Ahmad’s post, which has stirred political conversations online, pointed out that despite the Labour Party’s claims of victory in the 2023 presidential election and its ambitions for 2027, it failed to win a single polling unit in the Edo election.
“So true true. The Labour Party, which claimed to have won the 2023 presidential election and is also planning to win in 2027, failed to secure victory in a single polling unit in the just concluded Edo guber election. Isn’t it time for these people to stop deceiving themselves?” Ahmad wrote, casting doubt on the Labour Party’s political strength.
This statement comes after a series of debates surrounding the Labour Party’s future in Nigerian politics, particularly following its legal battles over the outcome of the 2023 presidential election. The party, led by Peter Obi, has repeatedly asserted that it won the presidency but was denied victory through alleged electoral malpractice.
Ahmad’s remark has intensified discussions on whether the Labour Party has the political infrastructure and grassroots support needed to compete effectively in upcoming elections, especially in states where it has minimal influence. While some supporters of the party continue to express confidence in its future prospects, Ahmad’s critique highlights a significant challenge in maintaining credibility without consistent electoral victories at lower levels.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
