LP Disowns Arabambi Over Suit Seeking Release of Obi’s Academic Records

The Labour Party has distanced itself from a suit reportedly instituted by its National Publicity Secretary, Abayomi Arabambi, seeking the release of the academic records of the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi.

The development has sparked fresh attention within the party, with the leadership making it clear that the legal action was not authorised by the Labour Party and should not be regarded as an official position of the organisation.

The suit reportedly seeks access to Obi’s academic records, a matter that has generated public interest amid continued debates over the former Anambra State governor’s educational background.

However, the Labour Party said Arabambi acted in his personal capacity and did not have the mandate of the party leadership to institute the action.

The party’s decision to publicly disassociate itself from the suit underscores the differences that have continued to emerge within its ranks over issues concerning Obi and other matters linked to the party’s political direction.

Obi was the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, where he emerged as one of the three leading contenders alongside Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress and Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party.

Since the election, Obi’s political activities and future plans have remained a major subject of public discussion, particularly as political parties and groups begin positioning themselves ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The controversy over his academic records has also attracted attention because of the broader political debate surrounding the qualifications of presidential candidates and the verification of information submitted by politicians.

By disowning the suit, the Labour Party has sought to establish a distinction between Arabambi’s legal action and the official position of the party.

The development may further fuel discussions about internal cohesion within the Labour Party, which has faced several disagreements involving its leadership, elected representatives and prominent political figures.

For now, the party’s position is that the suit seeking Obi’s academic records should be treated as an initiative of Arabambi rather than a legal action undertaken by the Labour Party.