The Labour Party has accused the Ogun State Government of allegedly selling government-owned housing assets, a claim the state government has firmly denied.

The party’s National Vice Chairman (South-West), Abayomi Arabambi, alleged that the administration of Governor Dapo Abiodun was disposing of public housing properties, including the Ibara Housing Estate in Abeokuta and assets under the control of the Ogun State Housing Corporation.

In a statement issued on Monday, the Labour Party accused the government of what it described as the reckless disposal of public assets built with taxpayers’ funds, warning that such actions could threaten the future of affordable housing in the state.

Arabambi described the alleged sale of the Ibara Housing Estate as an attack on the state’s collective heritage, claiming that estates originally designed for civil servants and low-income residents were being transferred to private interests through opaque arrangements.

He further alleged that the Ogun State Housing Corporation, established nearly five decades ago to address housing deficits, was being weakened through the sale of its assets.

The party also faulted the state government for what it described as a lack of transparency, insisting that residents, labour unions, the House of Assembly and traditional institutions were not adequately consulted before the alleged decisions were taken.

According to the Labour Party, the government should prioritise road construction, rehabilitation of existing housing facilities and strengthening the Housing Corporation, rather than selling public estates.

Arabambi called on prominent Ogun indigenes, including former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Prof. Wole Soyinka, former governor Olusegun Osoba and traditional rulers such as the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo, to intervene and prevail on the governor to halt the alleged sales.

The party demanded an immediate suspension of all housing asset disposals, full disclosure of beneficiaries in line with Freedom of Information requests, and an independent audit of the Ogun State Housing Corporation. It also warned that legal action would be taken if its demands were ignored.

Reacting, the Ogun State Government dismissed the allegations as baseless.

The Special Adviser to the Governor on Information and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade, described the claims as misleading and rooted in ignorance of governance and urban development.

Akinmade said the state’s urban renewal programme was focused on modernising Government Reserved Areas and upgrading infrastructure, noting that the initiative had attracted commendation from notable Nigerians.

He maintained that the programme was not about selling public heritage but about improving living standards and modernising cities in line with global best practices.

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The Nigerian Senate was thrown into mourning on Wednesday following the death of Senator Okey Ezea, who represented Enugu North Senatorial District. Senator Ezea reportedly passed away in the United Kingdom while receiving medical treatment.

Ezea, elected on the Labour Party (LP) platform, was the only LP member from Enugu State in the 10th National Assembly. His passing makes him the second serving senator from the South-East to die within two years, after Senator Ifeanyi Ubah of Anambra State died in London in July 2024.

Colleagues in the National Assembly paid tribute, remembering Ezea as a humble, principled, and prayerful legislator.

Senator Orji Uzor Kalu of Abia North expressed profound shock, describing Ezea as “my dear brother and colleague.” He added, “His death is a painful blow that has left me personally devastated. Senator Ezea was more than a fellow legislator. He was a friend with whom I shared a close and sincere bond.”

Kalu also extended condolences to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, Governor Peter Mbah, the Nsukka community, and Ezea’s family, praying for strength to bear the loss.

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central described Ezea as “gentle and wise,” saying his encouragement had helped her during difficult moments. She added, “You were a good man! Wise and gentle. Your prayers kept me going through my darkest moments, and I will miss you in chambers. Rest in peace, Distinguished Senator Okey Ezea.”

The Senate is expected to formally acknowledge Senator Ezea’s passing at plenary, with a minute of silence to honor his contributions.

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Aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Lere Olayinka, has strongly criticised comments made by former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, following his recent visit to a public primary school in the nation’s capital.

Obi, who toured LEA Primary School in Kapwa, Abuja on Wednesday alongside African Democratic Congress (ADC) chairmanship candidate for Abuja Municipal Area Council, Dr. Moses Paul, described the school’s condition as “a national disgrace” that “exposes Nigeria’s hollow commitment to education.” According to him, the school lacked basic amenities such as chairs and toilets, highlighting what he termed a systemic neglect of public education.

“I am shocked by what I saw,” Obi told journalists. “As governor of Anambra State, I made it a point to visit every primary and secondary school. We invested in education, and I left public funds for the state when I left office something uncommon in our political culture.”

However, in a swift response on Thursday, Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication and Social Media to the FCT Minister, accused Obi of engaging in “baseless criticism” aimed at garnering media attention. He dismissed the former governor’s remarks as politically motivated and lacking in substance.

“Mr. Obi has turned himself into a critic of everything including the most ridiculous matters just to stay in the headlines,” Olayinka said in a statement. “The FCT Administration under Minister Nyesom Wike has awarded 102 contracts for school renovations. Of these, 21 schools have been fully renovated, and work is ongoing in 73 others across the six Area Councils.”

Olayinka went further, alleging that Obi failed to address similar infrastructure challenges during his own tenure as governor. He questioned Obi’s track record in Anambra, accusing him of financial mismanagement and prioritising savings over investment in education and infrastructure.

“If he had indeed performed the same ‘magic’ in Anambra that he claims he can perform nationwide, the state would today be a reference point for development,” Olayinka asserted. “Instead, Anambra is still dealing with the aftermath of eight years of misgovernance.”

In a sharply worded critique, the minister’s aide also questioned Obi’s political future, referring to him as an “internally displaced politician seeking a permanent abode in the media space.” He mocked the former presidential candidate’s campaign messaging and challenged him to demonstrate tangible development results from his time in office.

“It is amusing that someone who lacks a clear political platform heading into 2027 continues to sell the idea of national transformation within four years,” Olayinka added. “What did he transform in Anambra in eight?”

As the exchange highlights growing political tensions ahead of the 2027 general elections, it also reflects broader national conversations about governance, infrastructure, and the role of opposition figures in holding administrations accountable.

Both Obi and the FCT Administration have yet to announce further steps regarding the condition of the Kapwa school, but the incident underscores the contentious and highly scrutinized landscape of public education reform in Nigeria.

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The suit, lodged before an Anambra State High Court sitting in Onitsha, accuses Adeyanju of using his online platforms to circulate reckless and damaging claims against Obi.

In his filing, Obi is seeking ₦1 billion in general damages and ₦500 million in exemplary damages, alongside a court order compelling Adeyanju to issue a public apology for the alleged defamation.

Responding to the lawsuit, Adeyanju confirmed the development in a message shared with DAILY POST, saying he was “happy and relieved” that Obi had followed through with his legal threat.

“Finally, Peter Obi has sued me. I am actually happy and relieved that he didn’t chicken out in the end. Interestingly, he dragged me all the way to Anambra State, even though he is almost always in Abuja where I reside. But no shaking, we move,” Adeyanju said.

The case marks one of the most high-profile defamation suits involving a political figure and a social activist in recent months.

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Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, has strongly criticized the demolition of shops and private properties by government authorities across various parts of the country, describing the actions as “unjustifiable,” “inhumane,” and emblematic of a governance approach that lacks empathy in a time of deepening economic hardship.

In a statement issued Monday via his verified X (formerly Twitter) account, the former Anambra State governor condemned what he termed the “willful destruction” of citizens’ livelihoods without due notice or adherence to legal process. Obi warned that such actions not only violate the rights of affected individuals but also threaten Nigeria’s broader economic and social stability.

“The recent demolition of citizens’ structures and the destruction of their goods and merchandise remain condemnable,” he stated. “At a time when the government is supposed to be lifting citizens out of poverty, it is instead plunging them deeper into hardship.”

Obi noted that many of the demolished shops and buildings housed merchandise and assets worth billions of naira, representing years of toil, entrepreneurship, and life savings for countless Nigerians. He questioned the rationale behind such demolitions, asking whether they serve any genuine public interest or merely reflect “arbitrary and disproportionate exercises of power.”

Without mincing words, Obi placed responsibility on the current administration’s leadership approach, arguing that within just 29 months, the government has exacerbated poverty and insecurity, instead of alleviating them. “These demolitions destroy livelihoods, undermine businesses, and threaten the economic security of hardworking citizens,” he said.

He urged government officials at all levels to adopt policies guided by empathy, rule of law, and long-term economic thinking, rather than reactive enforcement actions that displace vulnerable populations. “Every citizen has the right to build a life through honest work, and that right must never be trampled,” he wrote.

Obi further cautioned that such actions send damaging signals to both local and international investors, who may perceive Nigeria as an unpredictable environment where property rights are not guaranteed. “If we fail to stand against such injustices, we risk undermining the very foundations of economic growth and social stability,” he concluded.

The remarks come amid growing public outcry over widespread demolitions in major cities, often linked to urban renewal or land disputes, but which critics argue are carried out without transparency, adequate compensation, or proper legal procedures.

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Party leadership disclosed that Obi’s continued engagement with the ADC-led coalition amounts to anti-party activity and a breach of the party’s constitution, especially as it relates to dual party allegiance.

According to party officials, an emergency National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting will be convened to formally recommend Obi’s expulsion, which will be ratified during the upcoming party convention.

The move follows Obi’s participation in a broad opposition coalition aiming to unseat the ruling party in the next general elections. The alliance, which has adopted the ADC as its official platform, includes several prominent political figures.

Party leaders have described Obi’s alignment with the coalition as a clear departure from the Labour Party’s ideology and structure, stating that membership in two parties simultaneously is unconstitutional.

Obi was previously suspended for similar infractions, but party officials say the latest development leaves no room for ambiguity, and full expulsion is now inevitable.

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The controversial allocation, detailed in the 2025 Appropriation Bill awaiting approval by the National Assembly, has sparked heated debates across political and civic platforms.

If passed, the budget will fund the overhaul of three aircraft engines in the presidential fleet, along with expenses for fueling, fumigation, air navigation equipment, cleaning, and other operational needs. These costs come at a time when millions of Nigerians are grappling with economic hardship, sparking accusations of misplaced priorities by opposition parties and civil society groups.

From July 2023 to September 2024 alone, over N19.43 billion was reportedly spent on maintaining and operating the presidential fleet, according to findings by civic technology platform GovSpend. This figure includes a hefty N13.55 billion allocated in 2024, representing two-thirds of the year’s budget for the fleet.

A closer examination of the proposed budget reveals even more eye-popping figures: N5.5 billion has been set aside for an engine overhaul of a single aircraft, while N8.6 billion is earmarked for air navigation equipment repairs. Additional allocations include N1.55 billion for aircraft fuel and N1.25 billion for routine aircraft maintenance. Insurance premiums for the fleet are expected to cost N311 million, with foreign insurers likely handling the policies due to the lack of capacity among local firms.

Opposition parties, including the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party, have voiced their discontent, describing the expenditure as excessive and insensitive to the plight of Nigerians. South-West PDP chairman, Kamorudeen Ajisafe, questioned whether the government was planning to procure new aircraft, highlighting the lack of justification for the massive allocation.

Labour Party spokesperson Abayomi Arabambi went a step further, calling the budget proposal “inhuman and satanic.” He condemned the government’s focus on luxury and affluence at the expense of millions of Nigerians living in poverty. Arabambi noted that the presidential fleet already boasts several aircraft, including a recently acquired Airbus A330 worth over $100 million. He called for a redirection of funds toward alleviating poverty and addressing pressing national issues.

Civil society leaders have also criticized the proposal. Debo Adeniran, head of the Centre for Anti-Corruption and Open Leadership, described the expenditure as a betrayal of public trust. “This administration has shown an alarming disregard for the needs of the people. It’s time for Nigerians to demand accountability and insist that public funds be used for the common good,” he stated.

For everyday Nigerians, the proposal feels like a slap in the face. Olakunle Aina, an engineer, expressed dismay over the government’s spending habits. “This is the height of insensitivity. Our leaders are out of touch with the realities on the ground. This money could be better spent on infrastructure, healthcare, or education,” he said.

Similarly, a trader, Mrs. Aina, shared her disbelief, citing her own struggles with saving money. “I once saved N150,000 over an entire year, and that felt like a huge achievement. Hearing about N55 billion being spent on air travel makes me feel sick. It’s heartbreaking to see how disconnected our leaders are from the people they govern.

The outrage reflects broader frustration with government priorities at a time of economic uncertainty. With the aviation ministry’s total 2025 budget standing at N105.9 billion, critics argue that nearly half of that amount being funneled into the presidential fleet is an affront to ordinary Nigerians struggling to make ends meet.

As the proposed budget moves closer to legislative scrutiny, citizens and advocacy groups are calling for transparency, accountability, and a drastic rethink of national priorities. Whether their voices will lead to tangible changes in government spending remains to be seen, but the growing public discontent serves as a stark reminder of the widening disconnect between Nigeria’s leaders and its people.

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Labour leader Keir Starmer, speaking at a dawn rally in London, emphasized the gravity of the mandate: “A mandate like this comes with a great responsibility.” As results continued to pour in, the BBC projected Labour to win 410 seats, leaving the Conservatives with 144.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak conceded defeat and congratulated Starmer on his victory.

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Starmer, the Prime Minister-elect, outlined his vision for a “national renewal” following Labour’s triumph over the Conservatives.

“Today we start the next chapter — begin the work of change, the mission of national renewal, and start to rebuild our country,” he declared in his victory speech in London.

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