The National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, in Abuja—a move that has sparked widespread reactions and speculation across the political landscape.
Abure’s visit comes shortly after his faction of the Labour Party issued a public ultimatum to Peter Obi, urging him to step down.
The call followed Obi’s presence at the unveiling and endorsement of the African Democratic Congress by a coalition of opposition leaders seeking to challenge President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections.
The opposition coalition, led by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, recently adopted the ADC as a unified political platform to galvanize efforts against the current administration. Abure’s engagement with Wike, a prominent figure in the Peoples Democratic Party who is currently serving in President Tinubu’s All Progressives Congress (APC)-led government, has further deepened suspicions of shifting alliances within the opposition.
The development has stirred intense commentary on social media, where users have weighed in on what they see as an unfolding political drama.
One user, @Naija_PR, remarked, “So many shifts and realignments,” capturing the sense of volatility in the current political atmosphere.
Others questioned Abure’s motives. @IgweUwadiogbu wrote, “Why is Abure visiting a PDP member serving in the APC government? Thought he is an LP member. Very interesting news.”
Another user, @Abdoull_MH, suggested a deeper connection: “It’s not a surprise just because Abure was spotted with Wike. The same Damagun who works for Wike is also this Abure working for the same person. We know their plans and they won’t succeed.”
Some viewed the visit as part of a broader political maneuver.
@donpanacio commented, “Now this is the real coalition. Where is the Senator representing FCT? No wonder she quickly ran to ADC after threatening Wike with upcoming Area Council elections in FCT!”
There were also those who expressed cynicism about the motivations behind recent moves.
@amegreat claimed, “Abure and the other one have been working for Tinubu. This ADC is a blessing but they’re all the same sha,” while @abah_attahmill said, “Abure and Wike understand/know that what they are both doing is not politics, but treachery.”
As the political landscape ahead of 2027 continues to evolve, Abure’s visit to Wike has added a fresh layer of intrigue to the growing tension and internal fragmentation within the opposition.
