The Interim National Chairperson of the Labour Party, Nenadi Usman, has stated that it will be too late for Peter Obi to rejoin the party ahead of the 2027 elections. Usman made the remark during an interview on Arise Television's 'Prime Time' on Wednesday. She explained that the party must close its membership register 21 days before the primaries, as required by the Electoral Act, and once the e-register is submitted, no new or returning members can be added. According to Usman, there will be no backdoor registration for anyone, including Obi. She acknowledged Obi's role in elevating the party's profile during the 2023 presidential election, noting that he brought significant momentum that no one else in the party has matched. Usman added that Obi personally convinced her to join the Labour Party, along with many others, because of shared beliefs in equity and fair play.
Nenadi Usman claims Peter Obi cannot rejoin the Labour Party after the register closes, yet credits him for bringing her and others into the party through personal appeal. The same register that now excludes Obi was populated by figures who joined because of him. If his influence built much of the current membership, the rule barring his return may divide those who owe their presence to him. This creates a tension between procedure and the origins of the party's recent growth.
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