The Labour Party in Edo State has slammed 'Obidient', supporters of the party for throwing their weight behind Monday Okpebholo, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship candidate in the September 2024 polls.

This was made known by the Party’s Publicity Secretary, Sam Uruopa who said “It is absurd to hear that Obidient movement is supporting Okpebholo just the way some also said they were Obidient movement for Asue Ighodalo.

“The Obidient movement is synonymous with the Labour Party and are integral members of the party.

“They have forgotten so soon how the party was denied the use of the Sam Ogbemudia Stadium before the presidential election.

“So, how can these people now say they are Obidient members and they are supporting Okpebholo or Ighodalo?

“For me, they have run out of ideas and do not know what they are doing at this point. They cannot be Obidient movement and work against the party’s candidate, Olumide Akpata.”

The “Obidient” movement in Edo had on Monday pledged their support for the APC and its candidate.

Recall that another section of the movement a few weeks ago also pledged their support for the People’s Democratic Party candidate, Asue Ighodalo.

The Labour Party's candidate Olumide Akpata hopes to displace the People’s Democratic Party candidate (PDP) who will be represented by Asue Ighodalo.

The group, comprising members from the Edo South Senatorial District, on Monday, said they were supporting Okpebholo because of his close ties with the people.