The Labour Party (LP) has denied reports that the national chairman, Barrister Julius Abure has resigned from the party and dumped the presidential candidate, Peter Obi.

In a tweet posted on Wednesday, November 2, the LP ask the public to disregard the false claim, a lie started by the opposition ahead of the 2023 election.

"Please disregard the news going round that our @NgLabour National Chairman has resigned and dumped @PeterObi.

"It is a lie from the opposition. We are set to take back Nigeria come 2023."

Following the news, some Nigerians took to social media to react to Labour Party chairman's rumoured resignation;

@echomaestro5, said: "Even if its a lie, let it be clear that it's only Obi leaving the party that would really matter to me. Anyone can go, as long as Obi remains, I'm not perturbed."

@Innogha, said: "Let him resign, his seat is insignificant though. Another better head should take over his office period."

@Dr_ozeal, said: "Even if everyone resigns self. We will still Vote Obi."

@adike_anayo, said: "There is nothing the enemies of the people cannot do to keep their evil in the land. But God Almighty has risen and light shall prevail over the darkness."

@aduakedet1213, said: "I don't even care if it is true as long as it is not Peter Obi that is stepping down."

@EOguguah, said: "Even if @PeterObi says he is not doing again, when I get to my polling unit, I will still vote for Obi."

Please disregard the news going round that our @NgLabour National Chairman has resigned and dumped @PeterObi. It is a lie from the opposition. We are set to take back Nigeria come 2023.#ObiDatti2023#PeterObi4President2023 pic.twitter.com/3U1PqYEq7b

— LabourPartyNG (@NgLabour) November 2, 2022