The Labour Party (LP) has denied allegations that its national leader, Mr. Peter Obi, or any of its leaders, are behind the planned nationwide protest against bad governance in the country.
The party described the claims as “delusional” and “the author’s figment of his imagination.”
The party made the reaction in a statement released on Saturday by Obiora Ifoh, the party’s publicity secretary.
The party said, “We are not known as a lawless group as was evident in the aftermath of the last general election.
“It is therefore delusional for anyone to link our supporters to the planned protest. Labour Party, Peter Obi and our supporters are not planning any protests.”
It however noted that peaceful protests all over the world were initiated and executed by the people and not by the opposition, adding, “No opposition has any control over protests.”
The LP also pointed out that peaceful protests are initiated and executed by the people, not by the opposition. Citing examples from Kenya, Egypt, and other countries, the party noted that popular protests are a direct registration of the people’s frustration against the government.
“The opposition have the right to protest, and it is within their constitutional right,” the Labour Party said, stating that “It is therefore puerile for the government or anyone for that matter to begin to look for who to blame for the bad governance that is being witnessed in Nigeria today.
“Nigeria can still get it right if the right policies are initiated.
“We also advise that some aides of the presidency must be cautioned to avoid incendiary pronouncements capable of combusting the nation, all in the name of playing politics,” the statement added.
