Abayomi Arabambi, National Publicity Secretary of the Labour Party, has stated that Peter Obi must demonstrate respect for constituted authority if he hopes to remain the party's candidate in 2027. In an interview with Arise TV, Arabambi expressed concerns that Obi's association with individuals like Joe Ajaero and Aisha Yesufu, who promote disobedience to legitimate authority, may disqualify him from representing the party in the next election.
Arabambi emphasised that the party needs a candidate who understands the importance of respecting the rule of law and constituted authority. He warned that if Obi continues to align himself with individuals who promote illegality, he may not be considered a viable candidate for the party in 2027.
According to him, "We need to prepare, and this was what we were telling Peter Obi. Look, let us prepare for 2027, but if you're not ready, if you're following what Joe Ajaero, Aisha Yesufu of this world, is following PO around, and he'll be telling you we have an illegitimate administration and Mr. Peter Obi will dance to that, then he cannot be our candidate in 2027 because is it when he becomes president that he now wants Nigerians to be respecting him? No, you must respect constituted authority.
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