Henry Udeh emerges Labour Party Chairman in Ebonyi

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: April 27, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Henry Udeh emerges Labour Party Chairman in Ebonyi

Chief Henry Udeh has emerged as the Chairman of the Labour Party (LP) in Ebonyi State following a consensus-based congress. Additionally, the presidency defended President Bola Tinubu, stating that opposition parties are on unstable ground. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is facing increasing pressure to shelve his 2027 presidential ambitions. Lastly, Beatrice Itubo declared an end to the crisis within the LP after a new executive committee was elected in Rivers State.

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