The Labour Party has distanced itself from alleged receipt of N50 million by the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC.
Recall that a former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, had on Monday alleged that the Tinubu government was paying N50 million to opposition parties in a bid to weaken them ahead of the 2027 general elections.
But in a statement issued on Wednesday, the national publicity secretary of the Labour Party, Obiora Ifoh, described the claim as “wild, unguarded, and unfounded”.
Mr Ifoh noted the party had never received a dime from any individual, group, organisation, or government who are not members of the LP.
While dismissing the receipt of the purpose largesse, Mr Ifoh said it would be improper for Mr Abubakar to throw shade at the entire opposition without also putting forward tangible proof other than a ‘gossip’ from an unnamed source.
“We are shocked that a high-calibre politician who has contested elections all his life and often regarded as a very experienced politician could make such a wild, unguarded, and unfounded statement.
“For us in the LP, we view that statement as demeaning, ignominious, reckless, and a letdown from someone like Atiku Abubakar.
“We want to put it on record that the Labour Party has ran a frugal administration from funds internally generated, having not received support from our elected representatives.
“And in spite of the challenges the party has face in the recent past, the leadership of the party has remained solid and committed to the ideals of the party.
“The leadership has not received any salary from anybody.
“Salaries are not hidden, and it is not difficult to verify who and who are on the government payroll. It is a public document, and it can be verified.
“We therefore advise Atiku to be circumspect and careful in generalising certain allegations. We expect him to speak for himself and his party,” Mr Ifoh said.
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