Ondo Gubernatorial: “Peter Obi, NLC Made Me Lose The Election “- LP Candidate Cried Out; See details
Ayodele Olorunfemi, the Labour Party (LP) candidate in the recently concluded Ondo State governorship election, has accused the party’ s leadership, including its presidential candidate Peter Obi and the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), of sabotaging his chances of victory. Olorunfemi expressed his disappointment over the lack of support and coordination that marred his campaign.
Speaking to journalists after the election results were announced, Olorunfemi highlighted the absence of critical resources and organizational backing from his party. ” I went into this election with high hopes, but the internal challenges within the Labour Party made it an uphill battle, ” he lamented.
He particularly criticized Peter Obi for his lack of involvement in the campaign. Obi, who has become a prominent political figure after his performance in the 2023 presidential election, was expected to play a key role in rallying support for Olorunfemi’ s candidacy. ” Obi is a symbol of hope for many Nigerians, especially the youth. His absence in our campaign sent a wrong message to the electorate, ” Olorunfemi said.
The candidate also took aim at the NLC, a major stakeholder in the Labour Party, for what he described as a lack of commitment. According to Olorunfemi, the NLC leadership failed to mobilize workers and unions to support his campaign. ” The Labour Party is supposed to represent the interests of workers, but the NLC abandoned us when it mattered most, ” he stated.
