“I simply got tired of complaining about Nigeria every day”- Former President of NBA on why he joined Labour Party

By Ejiofor Toochi

The former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Olumide Akpata has officially joined the Labour Party (LP).

He confirmed this on Tuesday in a post on Twitter.

He wrote, “Quite a number of people have called/ messaged me to confirm the news, currently making the rounds, that I have joined a political party.

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“Yes…I joined the @labourparty_ng in March this year and on Sunday I attended my first Ward Meeting at Oredo Ward 6, in Benin-City, where I was formally introduced to members of the Ward and presented with my Party membership card.”

The legal practitioner stated that he decided to be part of the solution instead of agonising continually over the problem.

“This was a major step for me and not one that I took lightly…but I simply got tired of complaining about Nigeria every day and bemoaning her fate.

“This, for me, is the start of a very important journey, and it is my prayer that I arrive safely at my destination,” he added.

Upon his announcement, many have welcomed and commended him for taking such a huge step.

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Chimamanda joins Peter Obi, vice Yusuf Datti in court

In other news, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, the renowned Nigerian author, accompanied Peter Obi and his vice, Yusuf Datti, to the Presidential Election Petition Court in the Nation’s Capital.

Chimamanda, known for her literary achievements, has always publicly supported Peter Obi, a former governor and presidential candidate representing the Labour Party in the 2023 Nigerian presidential elections.

This court session marked the respondents’ turn, including INEC, the APC, and their presidential candidate, to present their defence against the petitions filed by the Peoples Democratic Party and Labour Party, challenging the victory of President Bola Tinubu.

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