LP Alleges Fraud: Peter Obi, Aisha Yesufu, Others Face EFCC Probe
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The Labour Party (LP) has called for an investigation into alleged financial misconduct by its 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and other party members.
The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Abayomi Arabambi, accused Obi, Aisha Yesufu, and Pastor Itua Ighodalo of mismanaging and diverting campaign funds.
The Labour Party (LP) has alleged that its 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, Aisha Yesufu, and Pastor Itua Ighodalo, mismanaged and diverted over ₦12bn and $15m in donations intended for the party’s campaign. However, Yesufu has denied the allegations against her.
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Arabambi dismissed Yesufu’s denials as attempts to cover up the alleged financial misconduct, adding that her statements are an insult to the party’s leadership. He also accused Yesufu and her associates of acting under the direction of Obi, whom he described as a “political merchant,” to defraud the party.
Also, Arabambi implicated Afenifere leaders, including Pa Ayo Adebanjo, Akin Osuntokun, and Sola Ebiseni, accusing them of retaining over ₦600m in private accounts linked to Afenifere.
“The trio of Pa Ayo Adebanjo, Akin Osuntokun, and Sola Ebiseni were involved in financial infractions totaling over ₦600m, which they have kept in private accounts and Afenifere accounts,” Arabambi said.
“Peter Obi allegedly 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 highlighted the party’s commitment to transparency and accountability and called for an investigation into all bank accounts associated with the alleged misconduct.
