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‘Tinubu’s May 29 inauguration must not be disrupted’, Labour Party’s Apapa fires fresh warning

The Alhaji Lamidi Apapa faction of the Labour Party has demanded an investigation into allegations that Peter Obi and other individuals are working to prevent the inauguration of President-elect Bola Tinubu on May 29, 2023.

Abayomi Arabambi, the National Publicity Secretary of the LP faction, made the call in Abuja, amidst growing tension and uncertainty surrounding the event.

While some opposition figures have called for a boycott, others have filed lawsuits to stop the ceremony.

Arabambi described the actions of those trying to prevent Tinubu’s inauguration as anti-democratic and called for them to be held accountable.

He said, “If anyone calls for an interim administration, including Peter Obi, they should be arrested by the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba-Alkali.

“Nobody is above the law. You cannot seek to plunge Nigeria into war and also say you want to rule that country.

“We, in the Labour Party, are saying a capital ‘NO’ to such an evil call by Peter Obi that Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, should not be sworn in come May 29.

“Henceforth, anyone calling for the establishment of an interim administration and threatening fire and brimstone and conducting themselves in a way that is likely to cause a breach of peace should be arrested.”

Arabambi equally blasted the LP’s legal team for failing to brief the faction on the petition related to the alleged attempts to stop Tinubu’s inauguration.

He said that the Apapa-led Labour Party cannot continue to rely on lawyers who are not committed to their cause and who do not share their values.

“I also want to allay the fear of Nigerians, the Alhaji Lamidi Apapa-led Labour Party is not interested in withdrawing any matter from the presidential election petitions tribunal, but as the National Chairman (Apapa) confirmed, he has a right to know what is going on with the petition.

“If the Party’s legal team at the tribunal in Abuja fails to honour our ultimatum and brief us on the petition within 48 hours, we will appoint new lawyers to take over the case,” Arabambi said.

He insisted that the LP faction led by Alhaji Lamidi Apapa is committed to upholding democratic principles and ensuring that the will of the people is respected.

Arabambi then urged Nigerians to support the incoming administration and work towards a peaceful and prosperous future for the country.

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