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Obi’s call for LP accounts audit not ignored – Spokesman

The Labour Party in Nigeria has confirmed that its 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has recommended a forensic audit of the party's accounts. The recommendation was prompted by allegations made by the National Treasurer, Oluchi Oparah, against the National Chairman, Julius Abure, for alleged N3.5bn raised from the sale of nomination forms and fundraising activities. Obi called for an audit of the party's account to clear the air, supported by 36 state chairmen of the Labour Party. However, one month after the recommendation was made, nothing was heard about the case again. The Labour Party Campaign Organisation Chief Spokesman, Yunusa Tanko, and the National Publicity Secretary of the LP, Obiora Ifoh, emphasized that Obi made reference to the audit of the campaign account and not the forensic audit for the Labour Party.

Adebayo Folorunsho-Francis | Politics/Finance | Punch Newspaper | Monday, March 18, 2024