The internal conflict within the Labour Party has taken a new turn as the National Working Committee has called on the National Security Adviser (NSA) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate Aisha Yesufu, Pastor Itua Ighodalo, and the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi over alleged misappropriation of funds from the 2023 presidential campaign.
The call was made by Abayomi Arabambi, the party’s National Publicity Secretary at a press conference in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital.
This call was in response to comments made by Yesufu defending herself against allegations by Julius Abure, the National Chairman of the party regarding the diversion of campaign funds. …CONTINUE READING
Abure had alleged on Monday, September 9 that Aisha Yesufu and Pastor Itua Ighodalo were responsible for the campaign finances of the party and had diverted over N12bn and $15m in donations intended for the Labour Party’s campaign.
Arabambi dismissed Yesufu’s denials as attempts to cover up the alleged financial misconduct, criticizing her statements as an insult to the party’s leadership.
He also accused Yesufu and her associates of acting under Obi’s direction, whom he described as a “political merchant,” to defraud the party.
Arabambi further implicated Afenifere leaders, including Pa Ayo Adebanjo, Akin Osuntokun, and Sola Ebiseni accusing them of retaining over N600m in private accounts linked to Afenifere.
According to him, they were hired by Obi to commit fraud and divert funds from the Labour Party’s presidential campaign.
“The trio of Pa Ayo Adebanjo, Akin Osuntokun, and Sola Ebiseni were involved in financial infractions totaling over N600m, which they have kept in private accounts and Afenifere accounts.
“Peter Obi hired Aisha Yesufu, Pastor Itua Ighodalo, and this faction of Afenifere to commit looting, criminal conspiracy, and diversion of funds from the Labour Party’s presidential campaign while presenting themselves as elder statesmen,” Arabambi alleged.
Neither the Afenifere leaders nor Obi’s team have responded to the latest allegations.
Source: www.mynigeria
